City of Waterloo news

  • Council Summary June 9, 2025 ** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday’s council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page.
  • Eid al-Adha Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the holiest celebrations in Islam and commemorates the story of the obedience and sacrifice of the Prophet Ibrahim. Muslims in Waterloo and around the world mark this sacred holiday by gathering with friends and family to pray, share meals and care for those in need.
  • Edition 141: Waterloo Neighbourhoods Newsletter Waterloo Neighbourhoods is published throughout the year to keep residents informed about the good things happening neighbourhoods across Waterloo. The newsletter focuses on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
  • City of Waterloo Honours Bill Carter as 2025 Senior of the Year The City of Waterloo and the Age-friendly Waterloo Advisory Committee are proud to announce that Bill Carter has been named the 2025 Senior of the Year. Mr.
  • City of Waterloo celebrates Pride The City of Waterloo celebrates Pride month with a free event on June 4, 2025, at Waterloo Public Square starting with an Indigenous Drum Circle from Willow River Centre at 11 a.m.
  • Pride Month (1) As Pride celebrations begin across Waterloo, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing an inclusive city where all residents have equal opportunities and benefits. We recognize and celebrate Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer, or 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Waterloo and beyond.
  • Indigenous History Month Indigenous History Month is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the unique heritage, history and experiences of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. We encourage everyone to deepen their learning of Indigenous art, cultural practices, and ways of thinking and knowing while recognizing this learning is only possible because of the strength and resilience of Indigenous People.
  • Council Summary May 26, 2025 ** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday’s council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page.
  • There’s lots to celebrate in Waterloo during National AccessAbility Week 2025 City of Waterloo is recognizing National AccessAbility Week (May 26 to June 1) with two local events and advancement of accessibility and inclusion projects. On May 27, join the Uptown BIA and the City on a tour of local businesses to rate their accessibility for an AccessNow MapMission.
  • Summer fun for all! The latest edition of the ActiveWaterloo Guide is now available The ActiveWaterloo Guide is now available on our website (downloadable pdf) or view programs on ActiveWaterloo. Sign up for our seasonal email subscription reminder and never miss a registration date! What's NEW this summer? Inclusion Services updatesPallet of Possibilities arts for kidsDance, karate and fitness for kidsMakers summer signs and flower workshopsLunch hour learn to play pickleball clinics40+ weekly summer fitness classesWeekly and daily swim lessons at the Swimplex and Moses SpringerSwim to Survive for ages 7-12City program registration opens June 5 (active living) and June 19 (swim) for summer.
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