Region of Waterloo

09/06/2026

Our offices are closed tomorrow for Labour Day. Learn more here about Region of Waterloo service changes for the Sept. 7 holiday: https://bit.ly/4zTMjYs

09/04/2026

We've had some amazing submissions for our colouring contest!

There’s still time to join the fun—but hurry, the contest closes this Sunday! Grab your crayons, markers or coloured pencils and show us your creativity for a chance to win one of two rain barrels. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

The contest closes September 6. Here's how to enter:

1. Follow our account and like this post.
2. Colour the colouring sheet. We love your creativity! Please don't use AI.
3. Submit a clear photo of your completed colouring page by:
- Posting it to your public account using
- Commenting with your completed colouring page on this post
- Sending us the photo by DM

We'll select four finalists to move on to a public vote from September 9–13. Then, you'll help choose the two winners! 🏆
Winners will be announced in our Stories on September 14.

Need a physical colouring sheet? Copies are available at Region of Waterloo Library branches, Cambridge Library branches and regional service centers:
- 150 Frederick St, Kitchener
- 99 Regina St S, Waterloo
- 150 Main St, Cambridge

Full contest details and to download the colouring sheet: regionofwaterloo.ca/rain-barrel-contest

09/04/2026

The Region of Waterloo's Survey of Residents is out now! Check your mailboxes to see if you were randomly selected to participate.

We want to hear your perspective on Regional service delivery – tell us what's working well and where improvements can be made. Your voice matters.

Understanding diverse perspectives helps ensure decisions reflect community needs 💙

09/04/2026

New to ? Welcome! Here's what you need to know about Regional waste collection.

To find your collection schedule easily, download the Waste Whiz.

- Green cart (organics): collected weekly
- Black cart (garbage): collected every second week
- Recycling (blue box): collected every second week, opposite of garbage week
- Yard waste: Collected every second week, opposite of garbage week
- Bulky items and appliances: once every month

When setting out your carts, please make sure there’s 2 ft of space on all sides. This allows the waste truck to pick up the bins properly.

Check out https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/programs-and-services/garbage-and-organics/ for your collection schedule, tips on how to set out your carts and what goes where!

09/03/2026

Earlier this week, the community at Sunnyside Home and the Young Onset Dementia Association had a chance to take their picture 📷 with the Memorial Cup 🏆 and celebrate the Kitchener Rangers big win!

🏒 Let’s Go Rangers!

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

⚠️Attention Library patrons.

Due to last night's extreme weather conditions the Wellesley Library Branch will be closed today, Sept 3.

We will continue to provide updates. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Region of Waterloo

09/02/2026

7 P.M UPDATE: Severe weather has moved through the area, resulting in power outages, downed trees and debris in some locations. Crews are assessing the damage and responding to priority areas.
Residents are reminded to:

• Stay at least 10 metres away from downed power lines and anything they may be touching. Always assume a downed line is live.
• Avoid damaged or fallen trees, as branches may continue to fall.
• Treat intersections without working traffic signals as four-way stops.
• Use caution when travelling and avoid affected areas where possible to allow emergency and utility crews to work safely.
• Call 911 if there is an immediate threat to life or public safety.

Report power outages or downed power lines directly to your local electricity provider.

Thank you for your patience as crews work to assess impacts and restore affected services. Continue to monitor official municipal channels for updates.

5 P.M. UPDATE: we are now in a 🚨 Red Level Warning 🚨. Environment Canada is calling this an extremely dangerous thunderstorm, with destructive wind gusts, loonie to ping pong ball size hail and heavy rain possible.

Heads up : we are under an 📳 Orange Level 📳 thunderstorm watch. Watch for a potentially dangerous thunderstorm to develop in the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, September 2.

We could see:
❗ Damaging winds with gusts in excess of 110 km/h possible
❗ Quarter to ping pong ball size hail
❗ Torrential downpours with local rainfall up to 50 millimetres
❗ Risk of a tornado

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail.

A refresher on the weather alert colours:
⚠️ Yellow: Be Aware. The weather may cause minor damage or health problems.
📳 Orange: Be Prepared. The weather is likely to cause big damage or affect a large area.
🚨 Red: Take Action. The weather is very dangerous and possibly life threatening.

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