National service dog, Oakley, training at City of WaterlooOakley, a black lab in the National Service Dog (NSD) program is beginning the first part of her training at the City of Waterloo. Oakley is currently being cared for by Colleen, known by most as “Cook”, a volunteer puppy raiser who works at the City of Waterloo.
City of Waterloo council summary February 5, 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.
Waterloo 2024 Senior of the Year nominations now openNominations are now open for Waterloo’s 2024 Senior of the Year award. Residents are encouraged to take a few moments to tell us about a special resident over the age of 65 who has made significant contribution to the community as a volunteer.
Removing barriers to build more homes, faster in Waterloo, OntarioRight now, in communities across the country, building the housing we need, especially affordable housing, is too hard. That’s why the federal government is working with municipalities to break down barriers and build more homes, faster so Canadians – whether they are just starting out, growing their families, or aging in security – can find a place to call home, at a price they can afford.
Black History MonthCity statement: Black History Month
In February, the City observes Black History Month, a national recognition of the vital contributions of African, Black and Caribbean Canadians, both now and in the past, while acknowledging the adversities these communities continue to face.
The theme for this year's Black History Month is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build.
City of Waterloo offers second free Aquatic Leadership Certification programThe City of Waterloo is offering a free daytime Aquatic Leadership Certification program to adults who are successful in an initial skills assessment. Aquatic Certifications can lead to employment with the City as an instructor/lifeguard.
City of Waterloo council summary January 29, 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.
National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia (1)City statement: National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia
Today we remember Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane, and Aboubaker Thabti who were killed while praying in the Quebec City Mosque Attack in 2017.
This National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia draws attention to the growing demonstrations of hate faced by Muslims in Canada.
International Holocaust Remembrance DayCity statement: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27 is the International Day of Commemoration in memory of victims of the Holocaust, which marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945. By the end of the Holocaust, or 'Shoah' in Hebrew, six million Jewish people had been murdered by the Nazis.
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