Stories of care
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Where is our community heading?
Thousands of people in Waterloo Region helped us put together a road map for the community, called "Growing with Care." It’s all about caring for people and the land we share. Check it out here. Â
To learn more about how we'll grow with care, click the buttons below. To hear stories of care in your community, scroll a bit further.
Stories from your community Â
From prolonging the life of our landfill to reimagining paramedic services and investing in children and youth, here's what we worked on in 2023 to make life in Waterloo Region better for you.
Advancing affordable housing
The Region is prioritizing affordable housing, exceeding milestones in the Building Better Futures plan
YKF: The fastest growing airport in Canada
The Region of Waterloo International Airport continues to soar
Improving the wellbeing of people living with dementia
Sunnyside Home receives Butterfly Accreditation for their innovative approach
to care
Working to Improve Neighbourhood Safety
WINS is a peer-based needle recovery and harm reduction outreach program
Children and youth in Waterloo Region
Cultivating belonging and wellbeing in our youngest residentsÂ
The Upstreamers
Meet the changemakers using Upstream Funding to transform our community for the better
Shared stories of strength and survival
McDougall Cottage explores “Resiliency”
Over 25 million riders rely on GRT in 2023
Service boosted to meet record-setting demand
Building a sustainable community
Extending the life of the landfill and powering homes
Community on board with e-bikes and e-scooters
Shared program provides new sustainable transportation option in Waterloo RegionÂ
Advancing Truth and Reconciliation
Paula Whitlow shapes our path forward as the first Director of Truth and Reconciliation
Working smarter, saving money
At the Region, we work in creative, innovative ways to give you better service and prepare for growth
Paramedics’ innovative solutions to ensure timely patient care
Ensuring the community has access to timely and appropriate medical care is a top priority for Region of Waterloo paramedics
