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...

Canadian Navigable Waters Act The Regional Municipality of Waterloo hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.  Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, The Regional Municipality of Waterloo has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on th...

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.

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo was recognized with a 2025 Excellence in Municipal Systems Award for Designing and Delivering a Digital Solution to Enhance Road Safety.   Selected by a panel of representatives from various Ontario municipalities, the award is presented by the Municipal Information Systems Association (MISA) Ontario to recognize people and organizations for excellen...

The Region of Waterloo and the developer of 140 Old Mill Road in Cambridge have reached a settlement regarding development charges. Both parties agreed to settle in order to avoid the costs of further litigation, allowing those funds to instead be directed toward community priorities.