Region and area municipalities making plans to reopen administrative buildingsThe Region and area municipalities are making tentative plans to begin reopening their administrative buildings and City/Township halls to the public in the coming weeks.
The gradual reopening of facilities will align with provincial direction to reopen more office workplaces in Phase 2 of the Ontario recovery plan, expected to be implemented by mid-June.
City of Waterloo extends financial relief measures to assist residents and businesses(Waterloo, Ont. - May 25, 2020) - City of Waterloo Council has approved the extension of COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan valued at approximately $550,000 for the month of June to continue assisting residents and businesses dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
City reopens several outdoor amenitiesConsistent with revised regulations from the Province of Ontario, the City of Waterloo has reopened the following, effective today:
Tennis and outdoor pickle ball courts (open now)Basketball courts (open now)Dog park (open now)Picnic shelters and benches (open now)Parking lot at Waterloo Park (open now)Skate park (opening soon)
Sports fields remain closed at this time as these areas have not been groomed or lined. Individuals, even if from the same household, are not permitted to use these fields, and team sports, such as soccer or baseball are not permitted on these fields.
City of Waterloo at-home garden program ‘sells out’ in just over an hourThe City of Waterloo is excited to announce that earlier this week, its at-home garden program ‘sold out’ in just over one hour.
Subscribers to the city’s Waterloo Neighbourhoods e-newsletter were the first to hear of the free garden program Wednesday, May 13.
Area municipalities relax rules at parks and open spacesWaterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo and area municipalities are relaxing some restrictive measures at parks, trails, and open spaces as part of a careful and cautious approach to expanding access to the outdoors amid the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.
Effective immediately, access to municipal parks and open spaces is permitted for some recreational purposes.
Waterloo Fire Rescue urges residents to keep fire safety top of mindSince January 1, 2020, fire fatalities across Ontario have increased by 65 per cent compared to the same time last year, with 17 Ontarians dying in fires in March alone. Waterloo Fire Rescue reminds everyone to keep fire safety top of mind.
City of Waterloo reopens community gardensFollowing the Province of Ontario’s decision to reopen community gardens as essential service, the City of Waterloo has reopened all 73 plots in five community gardens on city-owned land. The city, along with area municipalities, has taken a coordinated approach to reopening community gardens, working together with the Community Garden Council and in consultation with the Waterloo Region Public Health Office to ensure a safe transition back to operating these valued spaces.
Safety reminders: don’t hold garage sales, observe physical distancing when out in parks and trailsWith warm temperatures expected this weekend, the city has two important safety reminders - don’t stage garage sales and and follow new trail markers when out for physical activity.
The trail markers have been placed on asphalt trails, along with signage throughout parks and trails to remind people of the need to remain at least six feet apart from people who do not live in the same household.
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