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I have asked staff to lower the flags at
@RegionWaterloo
headquarters to honour the lives and memories of the 215 children found at the grounds of the residential school in Kamloops.
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Tonight
@RegionWaterloo
unanimously passed 2 by-law's making face coverings mandatory on GRT as well within some enclosed public places as of July 13. This will provide clarity within our community and we believe will help with the successful reopening of our economy.
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Happy to say Warren and I got Astro Zeneca at Fairway Lackner pharmacy Thanks to
#gurindersbrar
and staff
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Practicing social distancing with friend and neighbour while finding creative ways to use what is in our pantry
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Excited today to officially enter as a candidate for Regional Chair in the fall municipal election. I look forward to meeting citizens, hearing their concerns and having an opportunity to share a vision for the Region to embrace progress while retaining our home town feel
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This is Tom, one of the first vaccinated this morning at the new Boardwalk vaccination clinic.
Today's opening is a major milestone for our community & this is just the beginning as we roll out various types of clinics across Waterloo Region.
#TeamVaccineWR
#InThisTogetherWR
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Dr. Wang is highly respected in our community, she has done an exceptional job safeguarding the health of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congratulations, Hsiu-Li.
Regional Council has appointed Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang Commissioner of Public Health and Emergency Services for the Region of Waterloo, effective today. Read more:
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What do Tom Galloway, Geoff Lorenz and I have in common with Bill Gates, Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey? We are ALL left handed! Happy left handed day everyone
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Hate has no place in
@RegionWaterloo
. As a council and a community we stand against discrimination in all its forms and reaffirm our commitment to building a welcoming community for all. 2SLGBTQIA+ residents are valued members of this region.
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Tonight Regional Council unanimously passed an extension of the face covering by-law in Waterloo Region to May 31, 2021. Extending the by-law allows us to continue protecting each other while keeping our community running.
#wrawesome
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Largest citizenship court I have ever attended
@UWaterloo
welcoming 200 Canadian citizens from 44 countries
@BardishKW
@sandrajhanmer
@debbiechapman1
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Please see my statement below on the spread of the Delta (B.1.617) variant in
@RegionWaterloo
⏬
link:
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Big news
@HabitatWaterloo
welcomes new CEO Karen Scian Aug 7. As I step down to run for Chair
@RegionWaterloo
will miss fantastic staff+awesome volunteers+amazing donors&Corp partners+hardworking partner families=legacy of barn raising
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My mask protects you, your mask protects others.
Waterloo Region: today is the 1st day of the Face Covering By-law. Details at
@RegionWaterloo
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Many thanks to
@SharonBalMD
doctors, pharmacists , paramedics, nurses and volunteers making
@RegionWaterloo
drive thru clinic
@Bingemans
work seamlessly
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Historic moment. So much good will from staff for outgoing leader.
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The Region of Waterloo is raising the Ukrainian flag at our headquarters as a show of support for all who are suffering.
Waterloo Region stands in solidarity with Ukraine.
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Passing the CEO torch karen2karen
@HabitatWaterloo
great organization that changes lives and affords an opportunity for this Region to demonstrate how generous and caring a community we are
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Exciting news for
@RegionWaterloo
with
@C_Mulroney
& local MPP
@mikeharrisjrpc
committing
@ONtransport
funding for the new Highway 7 connecting Waterloo Region, Wellington & Guelph.
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On behalf of Council, I dropped of treats from Ce Food Experience to our enforcement and Public Health inspection teams to thank them for their hard work and keeping our community safe.
#BeKindWR
#shoplocal
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We are in a race against time and the variant. Thank you to the Government of Ontario and Red Cross for the additional vaccines and human resources for our community.
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Bittersweet day for staff and volunteers
@grhospitalkw
vaccine clinic on the last day before moving to pine bush in cambridge to establish a new clinic:this is an amazing team. Huge shoutout and thanks for this ongoing leadership
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These by-laws are another tool to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a face covering is not a replacement for other health measures: wash your hands, stay apart, and get tested. Be kind and be patient, and wear a mask if and when you can. Details to follow.
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STATEMENT: We are encouraged by
@fordnation
announcement today to lower the limits for private social gatherings that will be in place in
#WaterlooRegion
and across Ontario effective immediately.
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 new lower limits for unmonitored, social gatherings are now in place for Ontario. These limits apply to gatherings including: parties, dinners, BBQs, wedding receptions help in private residences, backyards, parks and other recreational areas.
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I am extremely saddened by this hateful and criminal act. This type of hate has no place in our community.
Thinking of the
@ahmadiyyacanada
, Baitul Kareem Mosque, and Cambridge communities at this time.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada is deeply troubled to discover that the Baitul Kareem Mosque Cambridge, ON has been severely damaged in an apparent act of hate, with damages exceeding tens of thousands of dollars. The perpetrators targeted Islamic literature and destroyed books.
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So proud of our son James who rode around kitchener virtually participating in the ride to conquer cancer
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At today's Board of Health meeting we heard from Dr. Wang that we must:
Stay home when possible AND
Dramatically reduce our social interactions.
The virus will continue to spread if WE continue to give it opportunities.
COVID-19 is on an exponential rise in
@RegionWaterloo
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Thank you to all the great staff and volunteers at the Wellesley vaccine clinic! An amazing team delivering tremendous community impact over the past months!
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Very saddened by the targeted act of hate in London. Our condolences to the Muslim community and those impacted. Islamophobia, hate and racism have no place in our communities.
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So proud of Waterloo Region. Outstanding bid in Smart Cities as community partners come together for the well being of children and youth. Congrats to
@cityofMontreal
well done
@RegionWaterloo
@Sandy_Shantz
@Communitech
@UNICEFCanada
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@RegionWaterloo
reporting no new cases of COVID-19 today. Although this is POSITIVE news, we are reminded that the virus is still active in our community and in outbreaks across the province. Please continue to:
🖐️Wash your hands
😷Wear your Mask and
🚧Watch your distance
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Thank you to the hundreds of staff and volunteers at the Health Sciences Campus who have delivered thousands of vaccines to
@RegionWaterloo
residents!
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Kicking off
@KW_Oktoberfest
in Waterloo Region by spreading good cheer to my
@AMOPolicy
colleagues across Ontario during our Board meeting
#onmuni
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Saddened by the global chaos, loss of life, pain and suffering of all impacted. We must all continue to challenge, eliminate systematic racism& all forms of racism. The strength
@RegionWaterloo
IS our collective differences
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Best start to a rainy Monday....federal announcement coming to ban single use plastics by 2021. Shoutout to Eastwood's impact club
@wrdsb
doing important awareness raising and
@RegionWaterloo
focusing on a call for local, provincial and federal action
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Congratulations to
@hofwatreg
on the opening of the ShelterCare facility which will provide housing & supports to 100 individuals & add capacity to our housing system. A great collaboration between community partners,
@RegionWaterloo
,
@housingON
,
@CMHC_ca
, &
@citywaterloo
.
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Launch of
@rideIONrt
marks a milestone
@RegionWaterloo
@GRT_ROW
thanks to Driver Jessica for a smooth inaugural ride &congrats to a phenomenal team
@KenSeiling
@mikeharrisjrpc
@RajSainiMP
@tomjgalloway14
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Good morning Waterloo Region!
Looking forward to the 600+ who are joining us this morning for our 1st virtual State of the Region.
If you missed it we will provide virtual links to the presentation & material after today's event.
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How cool is today? Anniversary of Person's Case in Canada when women were deemed persons under the law and the first all female space walk with Meir and Koch
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Don’t take any unnecessary risks with your health. The flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months or older. Call your family health team, local pharmacy to book your flu shot today or
@ROWPublicHealth
for family drive-thru clinics in November.
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I am supporting the KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter tomorrow. Like many others, I will be adding my support by joining online. Racism has no place in Waterloo Region, but we know there is still work to do. Our collective differences make us stronger
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Hello, My name is Neelab Karimi and I have the pleasure of being a voice for youth today. I have the honour of sharing my ideas & thoughts through Chair Redman’s twitter because it’s
#kidstakeover
day! About me: I’m a grade 10 student from K-W & I identify as a cisgender female.
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Off to
#ROMA2023
Conference with Mayors
@Sandy_Shantz
, Natasha Salonen,
@JoeNowak863
and
@SusanFoxton1
to discuss rural housing and transit🚉
@RegionWaterloo
@northdumfries
@WilmotTownship
@Woolwichupdates
@wellesley_ca
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I maintain my well-being by spending quality time with my family & grandchildren (including virtually over Facetime).
Thank you
@Laurier
for bringing awareness to World Mental Health Day, Oct, 10. Share how you stay well during these challenging times.
#MaskUpLaurier
#WRCares
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Our actions matter. An individual with symptoms attended a large social gathering. Within a week, 15 confirmed cases in
@RegionWaterloo
and 33 high-risk contacts were identified. More cases & contacts identified in other communities related to this gathering
@ROWPublicHealth
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Happy National
#DoctorsDay
👏 Thank you to all the physicians across
@RegionWaterloo
and to
@docs4cambridge
and
@My_Chamber
for a great awareness campaign
#ShineALightForThem
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Today is the
#IDAHOTB
, a reminder that there's no place for homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia in our community - not just today, but every day. We stand with members of the 2SLGTBQIA+ community in
@RegionWaterloo
. Let’s embrace diversity and stand against discrimination
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Best announcement of increased Go train service
@Metrolinx
more trains/faster service between Waterloo Region and GTA. Now my buddy Bryan can go to the Blue Jay game and return by train. One further step to faster more frequent GO service
@C_Mulroney
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Congratulations to Elizabeth Witmer on a well deserved Order of Ontario. Among other things, she's been a consistent community champion, a valued colleague, & notably the first woman elected MPP in
@RegionWaterloo
.
@CFifeKW
@BR4CambridgePC
@mikeharrisjrpc
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Celebrating Christmas together while apart. Zoom gift sharing and Christmas dinner to go with a porch pickup. Watching Christmas movie classics and traditions. Counting blessings
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Today,
@RegionWaterloo
Council unanimously confirmed our commitment to address racism that members of the Black community continue to experience within Waterloo Region. It included a number of actions, including:
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Now is the time to place community above self. Rather than taking a selfie stay away from Ezra Street, large crowds--including house parties and pubs with groups over fifty percent of their capacity buy a shamrock plant and learn some Gaelic instead
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Well deserved recognition for CEO John Colangeli
@Lutherwood
named as 2019 appointee to Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honour
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Amazing turn out today at the Every Dose Counts clinic at
@Bingemans
.
Walk-ins available all weekend for doses 1⃣ and 2⃣!
Thank you to
@ROWPublicHealth
,
@Bingemans
,
@Bruce_Power
,
@ONgov
,
@WRPSToday
and all the amazing staff and volunteers from across our community!
We are welcoming walk-ins for first AND second doses at
@Bingemans
Conference Centre - this weekend only! Come alone or as a family!
➡️18+ Moderna
➡️12-17 Pfizer
🆔Bring your health card or another piece of ID
🚌Free
@GRT_ROW
shuttle from Central Station
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A gift of nature and a legacy of the previous home owner Dorothy Bailey. We should each plant a tree as part of our legacy to those who come after.
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Kicking off Thanksgiving weekend supporting
@FoodBankWatReg
. Although things looks different this year, our spirit of giving persists. Thank you Councillors
@Michaelharrispc
@JimErbWaterloo
& Chiefs
@Chief_BLarkin
@ROWParamedics
for joining me!
#WRCares
#GoRangersGo
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Pleased to have the support of my
@RegionWaterloo
colleagues to run for President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
@AMOPolicy
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Great idea Mayor
@berryonline
- let's make this idea stick across Waterloo Region to brighten all of our cities & townships.
cc
@Kathryn_McGarry
@DaveJaworsky
@Sandy_Shantz
@SusanFoxton1
@wellesley_ca
@WilmotTownship
BREAKING: Spread the word,
@CityKitchener
! It's official - we're asking you to keep your festive lights on until end of January to brighten up our neighbourhoods during
@ONgov
shutdown! For more info on this & virtual
#NYE
&
#NewYearsLevee
plans, visit:
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Take the time
#BellLetsTalk
to reach out. We all owe a debt of gratitude to all essential workers.
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A wonderful appreciation event at Pinebush in
@cityofcambridge
to celebrate "Team PB" and all of the work done by amazing staff and volunteers over the past months.
On behalf of our community - thank you! 👏
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Mixed emotions as we wish a fulfilling next chapter for Bryan Stortz in retirement after being a mainstay
@RegionWaterloo
for 20 years Over to you Angela Bryan you will be missed “if you get one phone call: don’t order Chinese food” *bryanism
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Wishing you health, comfort and prosperity this holiday season. May your home be filled with the joy of family and friends. Merry Christmas!
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Over 1 million passengers per year will use
@FlyYKF
by 2023. We just broke ground on a terminal expansion that will double the size of our building! Thanks to
@RegionWaterloo
residents and our local partners like
@Communitech
and
@WaterlooEDC
for your continued support ✈️
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Today we are commemorating the National Day of Observance for COVID-19.
@RegionWaterloo
is a resilient, caring community.
Flags at Regional facilities will be lowered today to commemorate the 236 lives lost & the impacts felt in our community due to COVID-19.
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Today
@RegionWaterloo
raised the
#Pride
flag🏳️🌈 to mark the beginning of
#PrideMonth
. All flags are at half-mast as we continue to honour and remember the Indigenous children found around the Kamloops residential school.
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Thank you to all the fantastic volunteers across
@RegionWaterloo
that make so much possible
#VolunteersBringChange
#NVW2021
#NationalVolunteerWeek
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Noble attempt at pancake flipping
@RegionWaterloo
team
@tomjgalloway14
@Michaelharrispc
@EClarkeYW
@JimErbWaterloo
@Woolwichupdates
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
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Amazing community caring for our most vulnerable
@Workingcentre
@Sanguen
@sanctuaryrhc
@DaveJaworsky
@Kathryn_McGarry
@berryonline
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Thank you to
@HonAhmedHussen
and
@CMHC_ca
for today's important investment in affordable housing across
@RegionWaterloo
🏘️👏
Today's announcement will create 74 affordable units:
- 30 through
@KwNative
in
@cityofcambridge
, and
- 44 through
@oneROOFYouth
in
@CityKitchener
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Ken you are a class act who provided vision and thoughtful leadership as Regional chair for 33 years. A pleasure work with as a former MP and serve with on Council
@RegionWaterloo
A leader, a mentor, a friend. After 33 years as Chair of
@RegionWaterloo
, and 42 years of elected public service, an emotional
@KenSeiling
announces he's hanging up his political skates and won't be running this Fall. Thank you Ken for your service to the people of
#WRAwesome
!
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Thank you to the Federal and Provincial governments
@LaurieScottPC
@cathmckenna
, announcing $4.5M for restoration of West Montrose Bridge in
@Woolwichupdates
& $698K for
#KVTH
multi-use trail connecting to Iron Horse Trail in
@CityKitchener
.
#ICIP
@RegionWaterloo
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Here's to strong ambitious women! In Wilmot and throughout this Region
@janemitchell
your campaign college is a wonderful legacy
Multiple women were elected to council for the first time in Wilmot, and former PM
@AKimCampbell
gave them a shout-out in front of her statue:
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Heartfelt emotions and goodwill
@RegionWaterloo
for
@KenSeiling
motivation for 33 years of public service making our community a better place for children and grandchildren. Proud legacy
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Great news
@RegionWaterloo
$57 million federal investment in transit infrastructure including our Bus Maintenance Facility/ accessible transit buses
@SusanFoxton1
@Kathryn_McGarry
@DaveJaworsky
@BardishKW
@RajSaini4KitCen
@MarwanTabbaraMP
@_BryanMay
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Over the past few weeks we have seen an increase in acts of hate speech. Hate speech, racism and white supremacy have no place in our community. Hate crime is a criminal offence, report to
@WaterlooCrime
or call 519-570-WRPS.
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Congratulations to Mayor
@GraydonTheMayor
of Bracebridge, the incoming President of
@AMOPolicy
. I look forward to serving on the Board of Directors with you as Chair of MARCO.
@regionwaterloo
will work alongside you in advocating for Ontario municipalities.
#AMOConf20
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Announcement of electric vehicle ride sharing between Kitchener to Guelph
@WrouteInc
every 15 minutes. Service commences September 22 Tesla fleet with bike racks too
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Great accomplishment
@HospiceWaterloo
grand opening. Generosity, caring and respect are manifested in this building that reflects our concern and investment in our community
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Congratulations to
@grhospitalkw
,
@StMarysGenHosp
and the search committee for achieving this milestone and announcing the new location for the Region’s newest hospital. Increasing access to healthcare is critical as Waterloo Region grows to one million people in the coming years
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To be precise a mature discussion is not a top-down amalgamation but citizen engagement with the most benefit for citizens as a collective. Start with roles, responsibilities and efficacy to drive the exploration: not # of politicians
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👏🏻 to all
@RegionWaterloo
staff from
@GRT_ROW
,
@ROWParamedics
to public health, waste, water & infrastructure services, our amazing social & community services team, HR & support staff, communicators,
@WRegionMuseum
&
@rwlibrary
and of course
@FlyYKF
&
@RoWEcDev
- you rock!
We thank all municipal workers for their dedication, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic.
#LocalGovWeek
#onmuni
#onpoli
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Thank you to all the volunteers and healthcare professionals across
@RegionWaterloo
for the work you are doing today, and every day, to keep our residents safe and healthy!
We would like to thank the many people involved in the vaccine rollout, including those working on Canada Day at three vaccination clinics👏
Read more:
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Our community has lost a great leader. Wendi was a fierce advocate and caring community builder. She leaves an impressive legacy of impact. My deepest condolences to the team at the Food Bank of Waterloo Region and the Campbell family.
Wendi Campbell, the former CEO of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region passed away Monday after a 19-month battle with brain cancer.
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Truly worth celebrating; Nobel laureate who is physicist/is Canadian & is female congrats Donna Strickland
@UWaterloo
for award winning groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser physics
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Flags at Region of Waterloo are at half mast to commemorate the 2020 International day of mourning. Everyone who goes to work deserves to come home safe and healthy
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For those who cannot wear a face covering, a face shield is an option, and better than no face covering.
For those who can wear a face covering, a face shield is not a substitute. If you wear a face shield, you should also wear a covering that covers your nose, mouth and chin.
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.
@ConestogaC
leads the national welding program funding $6.9 M for women and underrepresented groups in trades/apprenticeship grants
@JohnTibbetts2
@MarwanTabbaraMP
@RajSainiMP
@BardishKW
@Ward4Councillor
@LloydLongfield
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On this International Day of the Girl, here's to ambition in woman. A shot out to my beautiful daughters and all the female candidates running for elected office in this municipal election. Our contributions do matter. We are making a positive difference
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I understand that Premier
@fordnation
& cabinet are discussing options for the expansion of measures across the province.
At the
@RegionWaterloo
, we recognize that more needs to be done to tackle the very worrying acceleration in the spread of cases in our community. 1/3
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Thanks to
@JustinTrudeau
for today's announcement in Waterloo. Congrats to both
@CityKitchener
and now
@citywaterloo
councils on your HAF allocations 🏘️🏗️
Hopefully our remaining 5 councils are also successful
@SeanFraserMP
@BardishKW
@TimLouisKitCon
@ValBradfordMP
@_BryanMay
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Today we announced $11.2M from
@CMHC_ca
to create an estimated 42 new affordable homes.
@RegionWaterloo
is committed to making housing affordable for all because we believe communities thrive when everyone has a place to call home. Thank you to all our local and federal partners.
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It's been a tough year. As a region, we have come together to support & protect each other.
Continue to be kind to yourself & each other.
Show your support by displaying one of our signs, available in 10 languages, including arabic below:
#BeKindWR
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It’s
#PinkShirtDay
&
@regionwaterloo
Council is wearing pink & our
#LifeEachOtherUp
face masks to show our commitment to treat everyone with kindness.
At work, school, on social media, or in the community, we all need to stand up against bullying.
#LifeEachOtherUp
#BeKindWR
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Starting tomorrow masks or face coverings are mandatory on
@GRT_ROW
buses & trains. We will be distributing 40,000 non medical masks over the next few weeks.
To find out where and what time you can pick up a mask:
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I recognize that during this pandemic we should be helping restaurants by getting take out but the squirrels in our neighborhood seem to view our Halloween pumpkins as their “to go” front porch dropoff snack
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