Button Factory elevator installation projectIn 2021, City of Waterloo Council approved the release of funds for the design and construction of accessibility upgrades at the Button Factory. The upgrades are part of the City's overall commitment to ensuring our facilities are inclusive for all members of the community.
Waterloo residents encouraged to look at all the options to manage their leavesThe City of Waterloo's loose leaf collection program starts Monday, November 1, and we would like to remind residents of the guidelines for this service, as well as the many other options available for managing leaves.
Waterloo's loose leaf collection service is for the leaves from street trees (those on your boulevard) only.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week: November 1-7Beat the silent killer: Prevent CO in your home
Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and Waterloo Fire Rescue reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually.
“In Ontario, more than 65% of injuries and deaths from CO occur in the home,” says Fire Chief Richard Hepditch.
City Councillor named Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of 31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins) City of Waterloo Councillor Diane Freeman has become the first woman and Professional Engineer to be named as the Regimental Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel (HLCol) of the 31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins). The Regiment is one of the oldest elements of the Canadian Army dating back to 1866 and in modern times has played an important role in both active deployment and domestic emergency response.
City of Waterloo council summary October 18, 2021** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at today's council meeting. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
Waterloo seeks feedback to improve programming for older adults The City of Waterloo is working with consultant, Recreational Respite, to identify programming that will help improve the older adult experience in Waterloo, and both teams encourage the community to share their thoughts and ideas.
Older adults can provide feedback on the type of programs they would like to see during the safe reopening of Waterloo recreation facilities.
Waterloo implements community-driven solutions related to dog ownership In an Engage Waterloo survey conducted earlier this year, over 1500 people contributed thoughts and ideas to solve challenges associated with dog owners leaving dog poop on the ground and allowing their dogs off-leash.
Rory Doucette, Waterloo's manager of turf, construction and playgrounds, is pleased with the survey results.
Municipal councils approve Memorandum of Understanding for proposed Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro mergerPublic information sessions on October 19
The municipal councils of Kitchener, Waterloo, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich have approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as a first step in the proposed merger of Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro. The approvals, which came on October 4 and 5, follow the October 1 announcement that Kitchener Power Corporation and Waterloo North Hydro Holding Corporation are proposing a merger of the utilities.
City of Waterloo council summary October 4, 2021** The council summary provides a snapshot of the major items presented at today's council meeting. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
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