City news

The City of Waterloo is welcoming the return of outdoor events and invites community members to attend the first Art Market of the season on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Waterloo Public Square.

A new cycling education program is rolling into local elementary schools this June.

The City of Waterloo and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) are working on an agreement for the transfer of a 123-acre parcel of GRCA land within the City that includes the Laurel Creek Nature Centre. The City of Waterloo and the GRCA are also collaborating on an operational agreement to support the continued delivery of the GRCA’s Environmental Education Program at the nature centre for a 5-year period, while the GRCA transitions its program to future locations within its Grand River Conservation Areas.

The City of Waterloo is pleased to be the first municipality in Waterloo Region to launch the Hidden Disability Sunflower program to raise awareness of non-visible disabilities and help staff recognize when someone may need additional support.

The City of Waterloo is welcoming the community back for the annual Service Centre Open House on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

The City of Waterloo and Waterloo Public Library are inviting local youth ages 7 to 12 to bee creative through a new bookmark design contest in celebration of World Bee Day on May 20.

The City of Waterloo Museum is pleased to announce the opening of Iron Willed: Women in STEM, a travelling exhibition developed by Ingenium, Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation.

On Victoria Day on May 18, 2026, fireworks will be permitted from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.