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Fireworks reminders for Diwali (Oct 20 and 21) In Waterloo, fireworks will be permitted on October 20 and October 21, 2025, from 8 p.m.

By City of Waterloo - Oct 15, 2025

City of Waterloo launches ‘Support local, support Waterloo’ campaign

The City of Waterloo has launched ‘Support local, support Waterloo’, a new campaign aimed at strengthening the local economy, supporting businesses and fostering community pride. The campaign is part of Waterloo’s 10-point U.

By City of Waterloo - Oct 15, 2025

Council Summary October 6, 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.

By City of Waterloo - Oct 06, 2025

Mid-Autumn Festival (1) Tonight, the moon will shine especially bright and full. Across Waterloo and around the world, many Asian communities will gather to celebrate it as a symbol of unity and completeness.

By City of Waterloo - Oct 06, 2025

National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Tomorrow, October 4, honours the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-sprit and gender-diverse people and their families. Known as Sisters in Spirit Day, it is a time to remember, raise awareness and call for action to end this systemic violence.

By City of Waterloo - Oct 03, 2025

Islamic History Month October is Islamic History Month and this year’s theme is Pioneering Muslim Communities, which recognizes the rich heritage and ongoing presence of Muslim communities across the country. Locally, Muslim residents have long played an important role in shaping a diverse and welcoming city.

By City of Waterloo - Oct 01, 2025

Reconciliation Action Partnership unveils Maddie Bernard-Resmer’s Artwork for Every Child Matters wrap Today, the Reconciliation Action Partnership and Maddie Bernard-Resmer unveiled the new Every Child Matters bus wrap and ambulance wrap, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous History Month. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

By City of Waterloo - Sep 30, 2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Today, we pause to reflect and honour the healing journey of residential school survivors and their families. It is a day to recognize the lasting impacts that residential schools have had on thousands of Indigenous families and communities who continue to work through various stages of grieving and healing.

By City of Waterloo - Sep 30, 2025

Council Summary September 29, 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.

By City of Waterloo - Sep 29, 2025

Council Summary September 22, 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.

By City of Waterloo - Sep 22, 2025

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