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The 2024-2025 Ageing Well Directory is a ‘one-stop-shop’ resource that contains a comprehensive list of programs and services in Waterloo for older adults. Included in the Directory is a listing of agencies, institutions, support networks, cultural groups, health, recreation, transportation, housing, and other useful information for older adults living in Waterloo.
This free comprehensive resource provides names and contact information for hundreds of services...
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** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday’s council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page . Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
Forestry staff working on City of Waterloo’s first Urban Forest Management Strategy
Council received an update on work to develop the city’s first Urban Forest Management Strategy (UFMS). The...
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Council Statement: Season of many holidays
The ‘holiday season’ is language with a shared understanding of dominant cultures; it generally means the celebration of American Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s between November and January. If we change our perspective and acknowledge that there are additional holidays celebrated by friends, colleagues and neighbours during that period, we arrive at the recognition of a season of many holidays.
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When the City of Waterloo declares a significant weather or snow event, residents can now use the Getting Around map to see which roads have been recently serviced.
The Getting Around map helps you find the best route following a snow storm. “It’s easy to use, just find a location on the map, and it will show you if the road has been cleared,” says Bob Henderson, Director, Transportation Services. “We begin clearing roads when snow or ice starts to...
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The following statement was read during the November 27 Council meeting.
Today we recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which takes place each year on December 3. We also recognize that Indigenous Disability Awareness Month comes to a close at the end of November. These observances promote the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities, as well as to celebrate the contributions of disabled people to political, social, economic and cultural life.
Disability...
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