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Vaisakhi Happy Vaisakhi! Vaisakhi is a Sikh festival marking significant events in the forming of the faith. It is also celebrated more widely as a harvest festival with roots in Punjab and Northern India.

By City of Waterloo - Apr 13, 2024

City of Waterloo receives funding for active transportation Infrastructure Canada has provided $150,000 in grants to the City of Waterloo for three active transportation projects that will increase options for efficient and safer commutes. As announced by Infrastructure Canada in a news release, the City of Waterloo’s three projects are part of 50 active transportation planning and design projects across Ontario with investments of more than $2.

By City of Waterloo - Apr 04, 2024

Transgender Day of Visibility Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day to celebrate the lives of transgender and gender diverse people. It also raises awareness of the efforts needed to achieve trans justice.

By City of Waterloo - Mar 31, 2024

City of Waterloo Council Summary March 25, 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.

By City of Waterloo - Mar 25, 2024

Holi Holi 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.

By City of Waterloo - Mar 25, 2024

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Today 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.

By City of Waterloo - Mar 21, 2024

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.

By City of Waterloo - Mar 20, 2024

Parking ban in parts of Waterloo this Saturday and Sunday The 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.

By City of Waterloo - Mar 12, 2024

Ramadan 2024

The 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.

By City of Waterloo - Mar 11, 2024

International Women's Day City 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.

By City of Waterloo - Mar 08, 2024