Posts by City of Waterloo

This report lists upcoming road closures in Waterloo, including dates, locations and detour information.

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (Cities Initiative) is pleased to welcome the City of Waterloo, ON to its growing coalition of more than 425 local government leaders working to advance economic prosperity across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Region while protecting the globally significant freshwater resources that sustain our quality of life.

The McCormick Branch will temporarily close to the public beginning Monday, August 24, 2026, as work begins on an extensive renovation that will transform the branch into a modern, flexible space designed to meet the evolving needs of the community. 

Today, the federal government announced that Waterloo has endorsed the Housing Design Catalogue and has become the latest municipality to join dozens more across the country as an official Local Partner. Waterloo is proactively supporting the Catalogue by pre-reviewing designs to support streamlined approvals - making it easier for builders and homeowners to plan their projects.

On Friday, July 3, Lime Technology Canada announced that it has acquired Neuron Canada.

This report lists upcoming road closures in Waterloo, including dates, locations and detour information.

Road, sidewalk and trail closure email alerts are temporarily changing while we update the service. Subscribers will receive weekly summary emails instead of individual alerts for new closures. Current closure information can also be found on our website.

On Canada Day on July 1, 2026, fireworks will be permitted from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The building will provide 85 affordable rental homes and marks the first phase of a 
broader vision to create a complete mixed-income community on the 25-acre University Avenue East 
property donated by the City of Waterloo.