Raksha Bandhan (1)Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival celebrating the bond between sisters and brothers. Traditionally, the sister ties a decorated thread or bracelet around her brother’s wrist and in return the brother offers his sister a gift.
Landmark affordable housing project in City of Waterloo calls for unique development partnersThe City of Waterloo is taking another innovative step forward in providing city-owned lands for affordable housing.
The City is now inviting development expressions of interest from non-profit organizations and consortiums (led by a non-profit organizations) for a new affordable housing project at 2025 University Avenue East.
Statement from Mayor McCabe on OBCM ‘Solve the Crisis’ campaignThis morning, City of Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe was at Queen’s Park to support the launch of Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) ‘Solve the Crisis’ campaign. The ‘Solve the Crisis’ campaign is a culmination of years of advocacy from Ontario’s Big City Mayors on the mental health, addictions and homelessness crisis across Ontario.
Make some fall plans! 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 fall?
CAN-BIKE cycling safety coursesKids Bollywood, Zumba and Hip HopJuniors dance classesAll ages ukuleleSensitive Santa visitsAdult Bollywood, Tabata, and Kathak fitness programsMore sewing, mending and maker workshops
City program registration opens August 22 (active living) and September 5 (swim) for fall.
Emancipation Day (1)August 1 is Emancipation Day, marking the day that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect and abolished slavery in Canada. It’s an opportunity to celebrate freedom and Black culture, while renewing a commitment to fostering inclusion and working to eliminate anti-Black discrimination.
Waterloo celebrates with Stanley Cup champion Steven Lorentz Stanley Cup Champion and former Waterloo Wolves centre Steven Lorentz of the Florida Panthers is bringing the Stanley Cup to RIM Park (Forbes Room, 2001 University Avenue East) on Thursday, July 25 from 1 p.m.
International Non-Binary People’s DayInternational Non-Binary People’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate people who do not identify within the traditional gender binary while raising awareness about the struggles they face.
Non-binary can mean different things to different people, so it’s important to remember that there is not one meaning or appearance of those who are non-binary.
Nunavut Day Nunavut Day celebrates the creation of Nunavut as a recognized territory within Canada. Nunavut officially split from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, but celebrations were moved to July 9 to commemorate the passage of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act on July 9, 1993.
City of Waterloo Museum presents Seeking Home: The Story of Black Settler Levi CarrollIn an exciting collaboration with local researcher Peggy Plet, the City of Waterloo Museum is thrilled to bring Levi Carroll’s story to life in Waterloo Park this July and August, right within the cabin you pass on your leisurely walks.
Join us in Waterloo Park this summer to explore what makes a place a HOME and uncover Levi's inspiring story.
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