Waterloo celebrates with Stanley Cup champion Steven Lorentz Stanley Cup Champion and former Waterloo Wolves centre Steven Lorentz of the Florida Panthers is bringing the Stanley Cup to RIM Park (Forbes Room, 2001 University Avenue East) on Thursday, July 25 from 1 p.m.
International Non-Binary People’s DayInternational Non-Binary People’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate people who do not identify within the traditional gender binary while raising awareness about the struggles they face.
Non-binary can mean different things to different people, so it’s important to remember that there is not one meaning or appearance of those who are non-binary.
Nunavut Day Nunavut Day celebrates the creation of Nunavut as a recognized territory within Canada. Nunavut officially split from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, but celebrations were moved to July 9 to commemorate the passage of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act on July 9, 1993.
City of Waterloo Museum presents Seeking Home: The Story of Black Settler Levi CarrollIn an exciting collaboration with local researcher Peggy Plet, the City of Waterloo Museum is thrilled to bring Levi Carroll’s story to life in Waterloo Park this July and August, right within the cabin you pass on your leisurely walks.
Join us in Waterloo Park this summer to explore what makes a place a HOME and uncover Levi's inspiring story.
Edition 118: Waterloo Neighbourhoods NewsletterWaterloo Neighbourhoods is published throughout the year to keep residents informed about the good things happening neighbourhoods across Waterloo. The newsletter focuses on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
City of Waterloo Council Summary June 24, 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.
City of Waterloo hosts Community Conversation on Environmental Sustainability and Climate ActionOn June 20, Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe hosted experts and collaborators from across the community for a ‘Community Conversation’ on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action.
The event brought together representatives from 17 partner organizations with expertise in sustainability, energy efficiency and climate change to share, learn and discuss opportunities to work together on climate change mitigation and adaptation in our community.
City of Waterloo commissions new artwork for National Indigenous Peoples DayNational Indigenous Peoples Day coincides with the summer solstice, which has long been significant to Indigenous peoples for honouring the sun and celebrating the warmth, crops and plants it gives us.
The City of Waterloo has been marking this occasion for the last several years by partnering with Indigenous artists to create original artwork on the surface of Waterloo Public Square.
World Refugee DayWorld Refugee Day is an opportunity to honour refugee journeys while building empathy and reflecting on the challenges of displacement and resettlement. Strength and courage are needed by people who are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict or discrimination.
JuneteenthJuneteenth commemorates a significant moment in the fight to end slavery in the United States, when the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced in Texas on June 19, 1865. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth has long been celebrated by African American communities and recently became an American federal holiday.
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