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Three candidates vying for regional chair’s job in election
When local voters go to the polls for the municipal election October 24, they’ll have three candidates to choose from in selecting someone to head…
One-stop shop for municipal election info
A group of volunteers is again undertaking an effort to try to inform voters in the region. Run by Civic Tech Waterloo Region, the website…
Region reducing school-zone speeds, rolling out more cameras
The Region of Waterloo is trying out a new pilot program to slow the speed limit in school zones this year, and is fully operating…
Region continues to seek public input on new overarching planning document
Back at the drawing board and seeking more public input, the Region of Waterloo is sure of one thing: more growth. What that looks like…
Region’s hospitals to maintain mask mandate
While the provincial government has lifted mask mandates in most settings, including public transit and healthcare settings, Waterloo-Wellington hospitals will keep the mandate in place…
Region looks to expand ambulance services to meet growing demand
Expanded ambulance services are on tap for Waterloo Region. Officials are looking at adding some 30 vehicles and 55 paramedics to the mix. During last…
Region looks to expropriate lands for Floradale Road roundabout
Region of Waterloo staff are seeking approval to expropriate land to build a roundabout at the intersection of Floradale Road and Line 86 west of…
Region looks to lower bag limits on garbage collection
The region is rolling out new restrictions on garbage collection, dropping to three from four the number of bags that can be put at the…
Region welcomes new deal leading to $10/day childcare
Administering licensed daycare centres just got a whole lot more involved, but it’s a move being welcomed by regional officials. There are no details yet,…
Region hospitals to get $13.6 million to help offset pandemic
Hospitals in Waterloo Region are getting a funding boost of more than $13.6 million from the provincial government, a share of the $572 million that…
