Waterloo Region – March 18 marks Transit Team Appreciation Day. On this day, we honour all Transit Services staff and thank them for their devotion to serving the community.

Waterloo Region – Due to the CUPE Local 1656 strike, Waterloo Region Police Service has added a temporary closure of the left turn lane at Airport Road. To improve safety and reduce traffic congestion, travellers and visitors to the airport are asked to access the main entrance via the roundabout at Fairway Road North and Kossuth Road.

Waterloo Region - Grassroots groups looking to grow their upstream work can now apply for Regional funding. Applications are open for the 2025 Upstream Fund and Community Capacity Building Fund.

Waterloo Region – McDougall Cottage Historic Site, part of Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives, has launched a public survey to gather stories and memories of Cambridge’s most nostalgic places. The collected feedback will help to shape a new exhibit, tentatively titled, The Power of Nostalgia, set to open in 2026.

Waterloo Region – Join Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries this March break for a fun-filled lineup of engaging activities, workshops and special events designed to inspire participants of all ages. Explore our three historic sites Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, McDougall Cottage and Schneider Haus each offering March Break activities included with admission, and a few ticketed eve...

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo Airport is gearing up for March Break, one of the busiest times for travel. This year, travellers are asked to allow for extra time to arrive at the airport due to potential traffic delays along Fountain Street at the main entrance.

Waterloo Region - With increased measles activity in neighbouring public health units, Region of Waterloo Public Health is urging residents to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date. “While we still have no reported or confirmed cases of measles among residents of Waterloo Region, there continues to be increased measles activity in Southwestern Ontario with over 200 cases relat...

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo’s Municipal Speed Camera program to support safer neighbourhoods and school zones has expanded. Additional cameras will be activated in neighbourhoods across Waterloo Region beginning March 3, 2025.

Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo Public Health has issued 8,981 suspension orders to elementary school students whose vaccination records are not up-to-date with Public Health. Families now have the remaining five weeks to update vaccination records, obtain vaccines needed or apply for an exemption before the suspension orders take effect on April 2, 2025.

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.