City of Waterloo is a Living Wage ChampionThe City of Waterloo is pleased to announce that we have been certified as an Ontario Living Wage Employer. A living wage is what individuals need to earn to cover the actual costs of living in their community.
New electric truck joins Waterloo’s zero emissions fleetThe City of Waterloo has introduced a fully electric truck into its growing zero emissions fleet. The new Ford F-150 will be primarily used as a patrol unit to monitor road conditions, such as potholes, signs and debris to ensure safety and compliance.
The fall edition of the ActiveWaterloo Guide is 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?
Albert McCormick Community Centre programs
Expanded ‘Little’s’ preschool offerings
Kids LEGO® Robotics
Beginner skateboarding workshops
Youth Level Up: Social Justice
Modern Line Dance event
Early morning fitness programs
Indoor slo-pitch (55+)
City program registration opens August 23 (active living) and September 6 (swim).
City of Waterloo offers free Aquatic Leadership Certification ProgramThe City of Waterloo is offering a free daytime Aquatic Leadership Certification program to individuals ages 18 and older who are successful in an initial skills assessment. Aquatic Certifications can lead to employment with the City as an instructor/lifeguard.
City of Waterloo Museum presents Cipher | Decipher exhibition The City of Waterloo Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of Cipher | Decipher, a new exhibition developed by Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation, in partnership with the Communications Security Establishment (CSE).
Providing visitors with a rare and exciting opportunity to view an authentic Second World War Enigma cipher machine, Cipher | Decipher breaks down communications encryption: what it is, how it works, and how it affects our lives.
Waterloo’s first fire hydrant drinking water fountainThe City of Waterloo has unveiled the city's first hydrant drinking water fountain in Waterloo Public Square.
The fountain offers the same clean and safe drinking water that is available in taps across the city and can be accessed in four ways: through the bottle filling station, the drinking station, the accessible drinking station and the pet station.
Statement from Mayor McCabe regarding hate-motivated incident based on gender identity I remain deeply shaken by the multiple stabbing incident that occurred on the University of Waterloo campus yesterday. The knowledge that this attack targeted a Gender Studies class, during the month of Pride, is a sober reminder that there are those within our community who feel emboldened to express identity-based hatred, through words, actions and violence.
City of Waterloo council summary June 26, 2023** The council summary provides a snapshot of the major items presented at council. Please refer to the Council minutes for an official record of the meeting.
Waterloo approves sustainable, future-ready strategic planOn Monday, June 26, 2023, Waterloo Council approved a new strategic plan, defining the focus and priorities for Council and staff for the next four years. The plan includes a new vision for the City of Waterloo: A leader in sustainability and a future-ready community for all.
Annual home smoke alarm campaign kicks off Starting June 26, uniformed firefighters from Waterloo Fire Rescue will be knocking on doors to kick off the annual Home Smoke Alarm Campaign.
After being on pause since 2019, the program will resume this year with firefighters visiting 4,500 properties across Waterloo throughout the summer and into the fall.
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