The Many Shapes of ClayThe City of Waterloo Museum is ready to reopen its doors and welcome back visitors.
What: The Many Shapes of Clay
Where: City of Waterloo Museum, located at Conestoga Mall (near the food court)
When: August 3, 2021 to April 2022
Throughout history, skilled artisans from every corner of the globe have magically transformed a simple lump of clay into objects that are so much a part of human existence.
Albert McCormick Central Plaza officially opens July 16The City of Waterloo is excited to announce the opening of the Albert McCormick Central Plaza, a project in the making since 2013.
“Waterloo loves the skatepark uptown,” says Brooke Milsom, landscape technologist for the City of Waterloo and the lead on this project.
City of Waterloo moving to provincial Step 3 on FridayWith Waterloo Region moving into Step 3 of the provincial response framework on Friday, July 16, the City of Waterloo will gradually re-start recreation programs, services and amenities, as well as remove restrictions on other city services according to the guidelines and protocols.
A number of outdoor recreation programs are already underway and we will gradually ramp up further indoor program and services as of July 16.
City of Waterloo service changes in Step 2The City of Waterloo will move with the rest of the region into Step 2 of the provincial Roadmap to Reopen on Monday, July 12, 2021. Residents are reminded to continue following physical distancing and face covering recommendations, and of the general provincial gathering limits under Step 2:
Maximum 25 people for outdoor gatherings
Maximum 5 people for indoor gatherings
Other City of Waterloo changes effective Monday, July 12 in Step 2:
Passive park/picnic bookings will increase to a maximum of 25 participants, with COVID protocols in place
Outdoor sports fields and diamonds will be open for team play (including game play) with mandatory physical distancing and no contact rules in place, in addition to sport-specific COVID protocols
Outdoor sport spectators are permitted at fields and diamonds, physical distancing must be maintained and face coverings are recommended
Indoor sports facilities remain closed
The Adult Recreation Centre and Wing 404 will be open by appointment only, for registered participants attending specialized programming
Marriage ceremonies will continue to be performed by appointment only, with a maximum of ten people attending
For funerals, the graveside maximum is 75 people.
City hires first Director of Indigenous Initiatives, Anti-Racism, Accessibility and EquityThe City of Waterloo is pleased to announce the hiring of its first Director of Indigenous Initiatives, Anti-Racism, Accessibility and Equity.
Sanjay Govindaraj will join the city on August 16, following more than 20 years with the Region of Waterloo, with the last five working in Human Resources and the Chief Administrative Office as an Equity and Anti-Racism Advisor in the Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights unit.
City of Waterloo council summary, June 28, 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.
Growth of secondary suites and commitment to significant emissions cuts highlight Mayor’s speech An increase in popularity of secondary suites, the upcoming completion of two major community projects and a commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions were among the highlights of Mayor Dave Jaworsky’s State of the City address.
“The pandemic has been tough on everyone, so we wanted to take a step back to celebrate the hope, kindness and community spirit that has helped Waterloo through this challenging time,” said Mayor Jaworsky.
Waterloo’s Age Friendly Committee releases comprehensive report on seniors’ housingWaterloo’s Age Friendly Committee is pleased to announce the release of the Alternatives to Long-Term Care & Housing: Environmental Scan report, on alternatives to long-term care and types of housing for older adults. The report, by graduate students from the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning under the leadership of Dr.
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