Eve of Rosh Hashana Tonight and in the days to come, Rosh Hashana will be observed by Jewish communities in Waterloo and around the world.
Also known as the Jewish New Year, it is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the next.
Council Summary September 8, 2025City of Waterloo council summary
September 8, 2025
** 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 unleashes temporary dog park in Waterloo ParkA temporary leash-free dog park is now open in Waterloo Park West, near the Westmount Road entrance.
The Waterloo Park West Dog Park is 1,670 square metres in size, has one fully fenced area, and is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Ontario Rewards Kitchener and Waterloo with nearly $16.7 Million through the Building Faster FundWATERLOO REGION — The Ontario government is awarding a combined total of nearly $16.7 million to the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets.
Temporary road closures for move-in weekendThe City of Waterloo extends a warm and neighbourly welcome to all the new and returning students at Conestoga College, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
Students will be moving in beginning August 29 and through the long weekend.
City of Waterloo advocates for local priorities at annual AMO conferenceCity of Waterloo Councillors and senior staff, led by Mayor Dorothy McCabe, were in Ottawa this week for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference meeting with provincial Ministers and representatives to advocate for Waterloo’s top priorities including the new hospital, housing infrastructure and economic growth opportunities.
City representatives, along with a Waterloo Region Health Network (WRHN) representative, met with the Hon.
Raksha BandhanToday, we recognize Raksha Bandhan — a festival that celebrates the threads of care, protection and respect between siblings and loved ones.
Rooted in Hindu tradition, Raksha Bandhan is a time to honour the ties that strengthen families and friendships.
We fall for fall! The latest edition of the ActiveWaterloo Guide is now availableThe fall ActiveWaterloo Guide is now available on our website (downloadable pdf) or view programs on ActiveWaterloo. An exciting new season is just around the corner!
What’s NEW this fall?
Priority registration for Waterloo residents begins
City of Waterloo Inclusion team begins service
Montessori Sensory Play, Ukulele for Little Kids, National Children’s Day Free Kids and Kids-at-Heart program
Returning! Sensitive Santa, Arts and Dance for 13+, 10- and 11-week swim lesson sessions, adult ukulele
Family sugar cookie decorating workshop
Fall and holiday themed makers workshops
Deep waterfit with equipment, indoor box cricket, latin dance, tap dance
City program registration dates:
CARL sport leagues - now registering
Active living - August 19 (resident); August 22 (non-resident)
Aquatics/leadership -September 9 (resident); September 12 (non-resident)
Read more about priority registration.
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