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Region looks to establish racism secretariat following pair of town halls on the issue
Tackling systemic racism is a long-term process, one that got underway last week with a pair of town…
Masks mandatory in public indoor spaces across the region
Face masks will be mandatory in most public indoor spaces in Waterloo Region as of Monday, as council…
Region’s top bureaucrat prepares for retirement
Waterloo Region’s top bureaucrat, Mike Murray is readying himself for life as a retiree, the municipality having named…
Region moves into phase two of reopening with stable virus levels
The number of cornavirus cases in Waterloo Region continues to stabilize at low levels, with just a few…
Regional council approves electric bus strategy for Grand River Transit
Reduced service as ridership dropped dramatically may have helped Grand River Transit lower its carbon footprint, but the…
Region plans to step up COVID enforcement over weekend
The Victoria Day long weekend on the horizon, health officials are advising Waterloo Region residents to continue taking…
Unemployment levels jump in Waterloo Region
Unemployment levels in the region shot up less dramatically last month than the national average, but are still…
Region looks to step up testing for COVID-19 as local economy reopens
Calls for increased testing have accompanied the reopening of economies in multiple jurisdictions, with the Region of Waterloo…
Support for Region’s most vulnerable
As part of the Region pandemic response plan, more than 17 municipal and community partners have formed a…
Waterloo Region sees its first case of the coronavirus
Dr. William Ciccotelli, medical director of infectious prevention at St. Mary’s General Hospital, alongside Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, acting…