Transport Canada’s Navigation Protection Program (NPP) administers the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) which helps keep Canada’s navigable waters open for transport and recreation. In accordance with requirements of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, the Region of Waterloo hereby gives notice that an application has been submitted to the Minister of Transport

The Region of Waterloo, in partnership with GrandBridge Energy, is launching RetrofitWR, a new program that helps eligible homeowners make energy-efficient upgrades to improve home comfort, reduce energy costs and lower greenhouse gas emissions. 

The Region of Waterloo is installing a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Roseville Road and Edworthy Side Road in North Dumfries. This design was selected based on feedback received during public engagement, along with technical analysis and internal review.  

The Region of Waterloo and the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are moving ahead with two modular child care centres at Kitchener schools, creating 176 new licensed child care spaces, with The Healing of the Seven Generations and RisingOaks Early Learning Ontario selected as operators.

With a hot and dry summer in the forecast, the annual Water Conservation Bylaw is back. The bylaw will be in effect from May 31 to September 30 to help curb outdoor water use, which typically increases during the warmer months. 

With input from the community, Regional Council sets the direction for the Region as an organization and makes decisions that help improve the lives of Waterloo Region residents every day. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.

As announced late yesterday, A Better Tent City (ABTC) will wind down its operations as a non-profit organization, as of Monday, July 20, 2026.

The Region of Waterloo, in collaboration with Area Municipalities and the Waterloo Economic Development Corporation (Waterloo EDC), has launched the 2026 Workplace Count from May until September 2026. This survey of businesses across the region takes place every two years, collecting important information about the local economy that is not captured in the Canadian Census.  

Planned improvements within the village of Maryhill include full road reconstruction, underground storm sewer replacement, new curbs and sidewalks, and road and driveway improvements. Improvements to the Hopewell Creek bridge will include upgraded guiderails, decorative wall replacements, and enhanced space for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Region of Waterloo is replacing the Scheifele Bridge on Northfield Drive at Conestogo River in Woolwich Township. Work will feature the full replacement of the bridge deck, piers, abutments and wingwalls.