Community partners are working together to end unsanctioned gatheringsSeveral community partners are working together to ensure that there is an end to the unsafe and unsanctioned street gatherings that have been occurring in the region's university district for several years. Public Health officials, the City of Waterloo, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), and emergency services partners are working together along with Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo to ensure the safety of students and community members.
Lumen Lite celebrates light, art, technology, and communityThe City of Waterloo is pleased to invite the community to celebrate light, art, and technology two metres apart with a scaled back version of the annual festival, Lumen. Lumen Lite is the City’s fourth edition of the annual festival of light, art, and tech and is set to take place in various locations in Uptown Waterloo on September 25, 2021.
A letter from Mayor Jaworsky to our Waterloo studentsDear Students:
I hope the start of the new school year has gone well for you. The City of Waterloo is fortunate to be home to three outstanding post-secondary intuitions in Conestoga College, Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo.
Proof of vaccine required to enter municipal recreation facilities Area municipalities asking patrons to ‘check before you rec’
As required by the Province of Ontario, beginning September 22, municipalities across Waterloo Region will require all individuals entering an indoor municipal recreation facility or community centre to provide proof of full vaccination along with identification.
Exemptions include:
Patrons entering or accessing critical services (e.
Lumen Lite shines bright in uptown Waterloo in 2021City of Waterloo is pleased to announce the return of LUMEN Lite, an adapted version of the annual festival of light, art & tech, with COVID-19 protocols put in place. Residents and community members are invited to enjoy this free festival in uptown Waterloo and get thinking about our community’s public spaces and how they transform our shared experiences.
City of Waterloo implementing mandatory vaccination policyThe City of Waterloo is implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for staff and volunteers, effective September 27, 2021.
“This pandemic has been difficult, and we have all faced many challenges.
City of Waterloo council summary, September 13, 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.
Waterloo accepting applications for Uptown Façade CIPThe City of Waterloo is now accepting applications for its Uptown Façade Community Improvement Program (CIP).
The Uptown Façade CIP is open to property owners or businesses in uptown Waterloo specifically, who plan to update their building’s façade to improve the streetscape and/or conserve heritage features.
Welcome students!The City of Waterloo extends a warm and neighbourly welcome to all new and returning students as they begin or continue their post-secondary education this fall, right here in Waterloo.
“Conestoga College, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University are top academic institutions in our community and around the world, so these students made the right choice,” says Waterloo Mayor Dave Jaworsky.
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