Virtual Ride-a-Bus event in WaterlooThe Waterloo Age Friendly Committee has partnered with Grand River Transit (GRT) to offer virtual Ride-a-Bus training and orientation to older adults in the community. While everyone should continue to observe the stay-at-home order issued by the province, these virtual Zoom sessions on how to use the bus and ION system provide practical information for the future.
Waterloo delivers second round of financial support for neighbourhoodsThe City of Waterloo is pleased to provide a second round of financial support for neighbour-led community building initiatives that support connections during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically through the winter and spring 2021.
In November 2020, the city introduced funds for neighbours to continue building connections in ways that align with COVID-19 related public health direction and focus on neighbourhood initiatives specifically through the winter.
Local municipalities adjust operations as provincial stay-at-home orders take effectEarlier this week, the Province of Ontario declared a second state of emergency and issued stay-at-home orders that went into effect Thursday. Waterloo Region cities and townships continue to work together with local police, public health officials and the Region of Waterloo to meet the new provincial public health measures and to communicate stay-at-home orders.
City of Waterloo launches The Community Happiness ProjectCity of Waterloo is inviting community members to contribute to a community-wide kindness campaign to spread messages of hope and positivity throughout the winter season. The Community Happiness Project will connect neighbours to each other through audio messages and accompanying images.
Staying healthy and well: free virtual series for seniors continuesThe City of Waterloo fall online wellness event, “Staying healthy and well: a virtual series for seniors” was a huge success, and continues in 2021. The free weekly series covers a wide range of interests and topics to encourage good mental and physical health in our community’s seniors.
Waterloo seeks feedback to improve the Laurel Greenway, including Willis Way and the public square The City of Waterloo is working with consultants, SHIFT Landscape Architecture, to identify opportunities to improve the Laurel Greenway experience, and both teams encourage the community to share their thoughts and ideas.
The Laurel Greenway is a linear park space and trail that weaves through uptown Waterloo, running from Weber Street in the east into Waterloo Park in the west.
Challenge your creativity with Create 31Challenge your creativity this winter with Create 31. Get creative for 31 minutes a day for 31 days this January with prompts on Create Waterloo’s social media.
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