Waterloo Region Council

• Wilmot group seeking answers on farmland expropriation sees FOI requests denied

  A group representing the landowners in connection with the Wilmot expropriation says it filed 21 freedom of information requests with Waterloo Region, which were mostly denied.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2024
  
• Former women’s shelter to replace temporary shelter at old Schwaben Club in Kitchener

  With an eye on closing the shelter at the former home of the Schwaben Club, Waterloo Region has purchased the woman’s shelter on Frederick Street from the YWKW.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2024
  
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• Population explosion in Waterloo Region creates budget turmoil

  Statistics Canada recently numbers which show that Waterloo’s population was estimated to be 665,188 people as of July 1, 2023, an increase of 38,519 people in just a year’s time.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2024
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• More construction and a new roundabout coming to Ottawa St. in Kitchener

  A new roundabout will be at the intersection of Ottawa Street and Westmount Road while the other will eventually arrive at New Dundee and Strasburg roads once they eventually meet.

  Canada

  May 23, 2024
• No businesses lined up for farmland being expropriated in Wilmot: Doug Ford

  Premier Doug Ford says there is no potential business lined up for the land in Wilmot, Ont., that Waterloo Region has been looking to acquire, which has caused a stir in the area.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2024
• 9,200 children currently on waitlist for daycare in Waterloo Region

  There are 9,200 children currently on the Onelist awaiting childcare in Waterloo Region, according to a staff report that was presented to council on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2024
• Waterloo Region passes $2.1B budget, property taxes to increase 6.9%

  Waterloo Regional Council passed a 2024 budget on Wednesday that will bring in a property tax increase of 6.9 per cent for homeowners in the area.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023
• Waterloo region confirms there won’t be homeless shelter at former Cambridge daycare

  Region of Waterloo councilors took steps to alleviate concerns some Cambridge residents may have had with plans to redevelop an old daycare.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2023
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• Unsanctioned tent encampment closes in Cambridge after last residents agree to move

  The encampment, which is located at 150 Main St., had it first tenant arrive last August before it ballooned to having close to 30 residents at one point, according to the region.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
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• 14 truck drivers charged for taking wrong detour route in Woolwich

  Arthur Street, which is the main route between Elmira and the Tri-Cities, closed Monday between Listowel and Sawmill Roads for maintenance work by CN.

  Crime

  Apr 26, 2023