Statement from Mayor Dave Jaworsky on passing of former Mayor Arthur Paleczny Arthur Paleczny, who served as Mayor of the City of Waterloo during Canada’s Centennial year of 1967, was a community-minded person who greatly influenced the growth and development of the city, said Mayor Dave Jaworsky.
“On behalf of my council colleagues and the residents of the city, I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Mr.
Waterloo Fire Rescue establishes temporary stationAs part of its business continuity plan, Waterloo Fire Rescue has established a temporary fire station at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC).
“This move supports the medical officer of health’s directive to observe physical distancing and is beneficial for the health and safety of our firefighters,” said Chief Richard Hepditch.
Area municipalities extend closure of facilities, cancelation of programs and eventsAs another step in their coordinated emergency response to the global pandemic, today, the Region of Waterloo and all area municipalities extended the public closure of municipal facilities until at least May 4.
Today’s decision aligns the municipalities with yesterday’s announcement from the provincial government delaying the re-opening of the province’s school until May 4 to protect the health and safety of students and staff.
Business and economic support team forms to help businesses navigate COVID-19The Region of Waterloo, all seven area municipalities, Waterloo EDC (Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation) and local partners have created the Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) to help all types of local businesses cope with challenges caused by COVID-19.
“Collectively, this group will be a point of contact for governments as they make rapid decisions to support the evolving economic and business environment, and will help to promptly disseminate these decisions to our business community.
City of Waterloo unveils financial relief measures to assist residents and businessesCity of Waterloo Council has approved a COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan valued at approximately $750,000 to assist residents and businesses dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City’s financial package aligns with financial assistance previously announced by the federal and provincial governments and is designed to help people deal with financial challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Dave Jaworsky declares State of Emergency for cityMayor Dave Jaworsky has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Waterloo as the community continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In unison with municipalities across the region, I am declaring a State of Emergency for the City of Waterloo.
Region of Waterloo and local municipalities declare States of EmergencyFor immediate release
March 25, 2020
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Region of Waterloo and local municipalities declare States of Emergency
Waterloo Region – Today, the Region of Waterloo, and all seven area municipalities, declared States of Emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The declaration of a municipal emergency is part of the Region and area municipalities’ ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, and will ensure our municipal governments can continue to act and respond quickly to the pandemic and any other events that arise in the weeks ahead.
Playgrounds closed across the region to help prevent the spread of COVID-19In an effort to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19, the regional municipalities are taking steps to close our outdoor playgrounds and skateboard parks. We recognize that parents and caregivers are looking for outdoor activities to keep their children occupied; however, because the virus can remain active on many surfaces, staff cannot effectively clean and disinfect the multiple surfaces and play structures located throughout the region.
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