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Council Summary March 3, 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 - Mar 03, 2025

Ramadan 2025

The holy month of Ramadan is an important time of spiritual connection for Muslims. It brings together families and friends for meals and prayer.

By City of Waterloo - Feb 28, 2025

City of Waterloo cancels Snow Event at 11:59 a.m. (noon) Wednesday. Significant Weather Event remains active. The City of Waterloo is cancelling the current Snow Event and street parking ban as of 11:59 a.m.

By City of Waterloo - Feb 26, 2025

Pink Shirt Day Pink Shirt Day started when two high school students in Nova Scotia witnessed another student being bullied for wearing pink. They responded by encouraging everyone at their school to wear pink in solidarity with the student who was bullied.

By City of Waterloo - Feb 26, 2025

Stay connected with the City of Waterloo Residents looking to stay informed about City news and updates without relying on social media have a variety of options to choose from. The City of Waterloo offers e-newsletters, email updates on projects and topics, easy subscription options for news, Council updates, events, alerts and a comprehensive service-centred website.

By City of Waterloo - Feb 26, 2025

Council Summary February 24, 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 - Feb 24, 2025

Municipalities launch new-and-improved online public engagement site (EngageWR) to empower residents The municipalities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich, and the Region of Waterloo have launched a new and improved version of the EngageWR platform. This interactive website provides community members a more accessible way for engaging with local government projects and initiatives.

By City of Waterloo - Feb 24, 2025

Big ideas wanted: 2025 Council for a Day contest now open The City of Waterloo invites Grade 5 students in Waterloo to participate in the 2025 Council for a Day contest. The annual contest is an opportunity for students to share their big ideas to make Waterloo an even better place to live.

By City of Waterloo - Feb 20, 2025

Spring is around the corner! 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 spring? Dance Mixx for youth and adults Adult power skating clinics Montessori Sensory Play for preschoolers CAN-BIKE programs Returning: summer camp, power skating clinics, skate academy learn to skateboard, spring and June daily swim lessons City program registration opens March 4 (summer camps), March 6 (active living, including fitness) and March 20 (swim) for spring.

By City of Waterloo - Feb 20, 2025

Significant Weather Event and parking ban extended until further notice Storm clean-up work in the City of Waterloo continues as safely and efficiently as possible, with the additional requirement for snow hauling. The Significant Weather Event and associated parking ban is being extended until further notice, expected to last through the weekend into the following week, depending on the weather.

By City of Waterloo - Feb 19, 2025