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.
City of Waterloo invests in a future-ready city for everyone with three year budgetCity of Waterloo council debated and used options to reduce the staff tabled budget in adopting the final 2024-2026 three year operating and capital budgets, including the seven year capital forecast for 2027-2033, in principle. The three year budget supports existing programs and services, as well as service delivery enhancements and additions based on the Strategic Plan, operating funding to support new capital assets and continued investment in infrastructure renewal.
City of Waterloo secures federal grant to enhance home support services for vulnerable seniorsThe City of Waterloo's Community Programming section is pleased to announce the successful receipt of a grant from the Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) under the "In-Home Support Pilot Project stream of the Age Well at Home initiative."
The project, titled "Improving Access to Home Support Services in Waterloo," will span the next two years.
Lunar New Year City statement: Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is a celebration on the traditional Lunar calendar, an important new year celebration for many East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean communities.
The new year is a time for families to come together to share a meal, give out red pockets and good wishes while preparing for joyous days ahead.
2024 Ontario Bike Summit celebrates 15th anniversary in Waterloo where it all started The City of Waterloo is pleased to announce it will be hosting the 15th annual Ontario Bike Summit this spring from April 3-5, 2024. This year’s event provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate cycling progress in the province and in Waterloo where the first Bike Summit launched in 2009.
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