The Region of Waterloo is pleased to invite the community back to Doon Heritage Village, with a grand reopening on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The “Back to the Village” event will feature returning favourites like costumed interpreters, farm animals, and historic games, as well as music, food, and entertainment for everyone.

Regional Council has approved a three-year agreement with Unifor Local 4304. 

The Region has been awarded as one of the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas Award by NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), which recognizes innovative fleets across the Americas. 

Members of Unifor Local 4304 have voted to accept a three-year agreement with The Region of Waterloo. A special meeting of Regional Council will take place in the coming days for final ratification of the agreement.

The Region of Waterloo and Unifor Local 4304 have reached a tentative agreement. Transit services will continue uninterrupted, pending ratification by union members on Sunday, May 3.

As each season brings unique challenges, the Region and its partners are using Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3 to 9) to remind people to stay informed and be ready.

An application by the Region of Waterloo for approval to expropriate land, which is required for the construction of road improvements to Fountain Street North between Kossuth Road /Fairway Road North and Cherry Blossom Road in the City of Cambridge, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

The next committee meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Waterloo Landfill Administration Building, Gate 1, 925 Erb Street West, Waterloo. This meeting is open to the public. Please contact the Region of Waterloo at wmcs@regionofwaterloo.ca for meeting details.

Waste Discovery Day will feature family-fun attractions including guided bus tours of the Waterloo landfill, a falconer meet and greet, face painting, mint planting, children’s games, a food truck, and a look at some of the equipment used in waste management. 

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.