HoliHoli is the Hindu festival of colours marking the end of winter and celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It is an important festival in India and for Indian diaspora communities around the world.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationToday we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The United Nations observes this day in order to remember the 69 people who were killed by police in Sharpeville, South Africa while peacefully demonstrating against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960.
Nowruz (1)Today is Nowruz! This is a significant annual new year celebration for more than 300 million people around the world with origins in the Middle East, Central Asia, Bahá'í and Ismaili communities. There's rich cultural heritage and diversity to understand when family, friends and neighbours gather, dress up and celebrate with prayers, food, dancing and music.
Parking ban in parts of Waterloo this Saturday and SundayThe City of Waterloo has declared a Regulated Parking Event on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 2024. The prohibited area is bordered by Albert Street, Columbia Street, Weber Street and Bridgeport Road.
RamadanThe holy month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual connection for Muslims through prayer, fasting and acts of charity. Families and communities come together to break their fast each evening and participate in acts of service to ensure all are cared for.
International Women's DayCity Statement: International Women’s Day
Today people around the world acknowledge and celebrate the economic, political and cultural achievements of women, girls, Two spirit, trans and non-binary people. International Women’s Day is rooted in the fight for women’s votes as well as the work of labour and peace movements.
City of Waterloo Council Summary March 4, 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.
Pink Shirt Day (1)City Statement: Pink Shirt Day
Today we recognize Pink Shirt Day, and join in the efforts to raise awareness about the problem of bullying in our schools, workplaces and online. In 2007, two high school students in Nova Scotia witnessed another student being bullied for wearing pink.
City of Waterloo Council Summary February 26, 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.
Spring is around the corner! The latest edition of the ActiveWaterloo Guide is now available (1)The Spring 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?
Kids indoor skateboard workshops
Kids dance – ballet
Youth multimedia arts sampler/55+ Restorative art/All ages free Worldwide Art Forms
2024 summer camps and leader programs
August two-week power skating clinics
50+ fitness programs
Sewing, mending and maker workshops
Free adult daytime aquatic certification program
Session 1, 2 and June daily swim lesson sessions
City program registration opens March 7 (active living, including summer camps) and March 21 (swim) for spring.
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