Pride MonthPride is a time to recognize and celebrate Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer, or 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Pride is celebrated in June to mark the first large-scale protests for 2SLGBTQ+ rights that took place, most notably the Stonewall riots in 1969.
Indigenous History Month Indigenous History Month is an opportunity for everyone to learn about the unique heritage, history and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Turtle Island and who call this area home locally.
It's a time to honour stories, achievements and the strength of Indigenous Peoples.
City of Waterloo council summary May 27, 2024** 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.
City of Waterloo marks National AccessAbility WeekCity of Waterloo is recognizing National AccessAbility Week by promoting accessibility and inclusion in our community and celebrating the contributions of Canadians with disabilities.
As a launch to National AccessAbility Week, which happens from May 26 to June 1, Waterloo opened a state-of-the-art, self-cleaning, autonomous accessible washroom, known as the Uptown Loo, located at Heritage Green on the corner of King and William Streets.
City of Waterloo celebrates public works with Service Centre Open House on June 8, 2024 The annual Service Centre Open House taking place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, is a family-friendly event offering a special, behind-the-scenes look at city operations in the Waterloo Service Centre.
Visitors have the opportunity to get up close to city machines and equipment while meeting the staff who operate them.
Summer fun for all is here! The latest edition of the ActiveWaterloo Guide is now availableThe 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?
Variety of child and youth art programs
CAN-BIKE cycling safety courses
Kids fitness games
Little’s Yoga (age 4-6 with caregiver)
Adult restorative art
Returning! Sugar cookie decorating
40+ summer fitness programs
Sewing, mending and maker workshops
Weekly or daily indoor and outdoor swim lessons
City program registration opens June 6 (active living) and June 20 (swim) for summer.
Red Dress DayToday we remember and honour the many missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-sprit people who have been violently taken from their families and communities. Red Dress Day was inspired by Métis artist Jamie Black's REDress Project installation where she hung empty, red dresses to represent the missing and murdered women.
State of the City 2024 Mayor McCabe, on behalf of Waterloo City Council, delivered the 2024 State of the City address on the morning of Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Reflecting on her first full year in office as a ‘true adventure of growth’, Mayor McCabe celebrated the city’s strides towards its vision of being a future-ready community and the actions taken to prioritize climate action, transportation and housing.
City of Waterloo takes action towards creating 700 affordable, attainable unitsCity of Waterloo council unanimously approved the direction to move towards rezoning lands at 2025 University Avenue E to support a new, mixed-income housing development that could support up to 700 affordable and attainable units. The lands, originally part of the purchase to support the construction of RIM Park, have been vacant for years.
Mayor McCabe selects her 2024 Council for a DayEight students from across the city have been selected for their winning answers to the question “What is your one idea to make Waterloo an even better place to live?”
The winners will share their ideas at Waterloo's State of the City on May 2, 2024, and spend the day with Mayor McCabe and City Council.
The annual contest offers a glimpse into the issues that are top of mind for youth in Waterloo.
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