As post-secondary institutions across Ontario prepare for students to return to in-person learning and on campus living for the 2021-2022 academic year, ensuring high rates of vaccination among the student population will be critical to Ontario’s pandemic control. The COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular, the Delta variant have had a significant impact on Waterloo Region.

Waterloo Region – Starting tomorrow, it will be easier for residents to get a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Waterloo Region as appointments are no longer required. All public vaccination clinics will be accepting walk-ins for both first and second doses of the vaccine.

All staff at the Region of Waterloo provide critical work to the 630,000 residents of the region on a daily basis. This work is valued and appreciated.

Waterloo Region – This week, the Waterloo Region Vaccine Distribution Task Force is continuing to work with partners and community groups to provide even more innovative opportunities for residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. A new mobile vaccination bus will be bringing the vaccine to residents who have been unable to attend a public vaccination clinic, doctor’s office or local pharm...

Waterloo Region – Negotiations continue with CUPE Local 1883 and CUPE Local 5191 and we are fully committed to reaching an agreement with both unions. We value the work of all of our staff and the important role they serve in delivering and supporting programs and services across our organization each day.

Waterloo Region –The Region of Waterloo Arts Fund is awarding 31 grants, totaling $191,255, in response to dynamic proposals submitted by a wide range of artists and arts organizations. The Spring 2021 round received 86 applications seeking a total of $588,745 in grants funding.

Waterloo Region – More than 80 per cent of residents in Waterloo Region who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine have now received at least one dose. This includes everyone 12 years of age and older.

Waterloo Region – Waterloo Region will move to Step 3 of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen effective 12:01 a.m.

Waterloo Region - The COVID-19 Safe Ambassador Program is pleased to announce that more than 1,000 businesses in Waterloo Region have now successfully participated in the program. As well, the service is being expanded to include larger-sized businesses.

Waterloo Region – As negotiations continue with CUPE Local 1883 and CUPE Local 5191, the Region of Waterloo remains fully committed to reaching an agreement with both unions. We value the critical work of all of our staff and our relationships with all bargaining units.