Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo will trial new safety measures at three roundabouts to enhance crosswalk safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Construction begins later this month.

Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo, together with federal and provincial representatives, celebrated the official opening of the new Highway 7/8 pedestrian and cyclist bridge today. The new bridge connects neighbourhoods previously separated by the highway and provides a critical link to more frequent transit routes, restaurants, grocery stores, and local businesses.

Pinedale Drive to Westmount Road Project update As part of the Ottawa Street improvements project, the Region of Waterloo is starting stage two of this year’s work between Westmount Road and Pinedale Drive. In this stage we will replace a culvert at Shoemaker Creek, continue the new roundabout at the Ottawa Street and Westmount Road intersection, replace underground infrastructure, add new m...

Waterloo Region – A new interactive exhibit opening this week aims to inspire visitors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help Canada achieve its goal of net zero by 2050. Our Climate Quest: Small steps to big change, opens this Saturday, July 5 at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.

Waterloo Region – A Kitchener Regional Council seat left vacant after the passing of Councillor Kari Williams will be filled by issuing a call for applications that opens today (July 2).  “It is with a heavy heart that we have now declared this seat vacant,” says Regional Chair Karen Redman.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit the following information to the Clerk's department by August 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Waterloo Region - In March 2026, the Region of Waterloo will roll out cart-based waste collection for garbage and organics for easier, cleaner, and more efficient collection. “We're taking a big step forward in modernizing how we collect waste,” said Regional Chair Karen Redman.

Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo Museums is proud to announce the opening of In this act of burial, a series of public art installations exploring themes of public memory. Running from June 20 to September 21, 2025, the exhibit includes works by artists Kate Kamo McHugh and Maddie Lychek.

Waterloo Region - A new multi-use path in Kitchener will make it easier and safer for people in the area to ride or walk to work or school and replaces a section of the Trans Canada Trail. The Region's Schneider Creek path will connect to other local trails and fill a gap for walking and cycling in this area.

Gatehouse Drive/Lisbon Pines Drive to Branchton Road About the project The Region of Waterloo is improving the pedestrian crossings on Myers Road between Branchton Road and Gatehouse Drive/Lisbon Pines Drive. This includes a raised pedestrian crossing in front of Moffat Creek school with curb and gutter, pavement markings, signage, and a “speed hump” to provide greater visibility of th...