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CBC
4 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Cambridge councillor cites 'misinformation' as a reason for LRT opposition
As the Region of Waterloo finalizes its business case for phase two of the LRT project into Cambridge, residents have been expressing their opinions on whether the project is worth the expense and the trouble. Cambridge Coun. Ross Earnshaw says while most of the responses he's heard are positive, some are resisting the change with concern for the preservation of Cambridge's iconic downtown.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
What's open and closed for the civic holiday long weekend in Waterloo region and Guelph
With the civic holiday this weekend, there are changes to opening and closing hours of various places across the region, particularly on Monday. Curbside collection is regular for garbage, blue box, green bin, yard waste and bulky items. Items must be out by 7 a.m. Cambridge and Waterloo waste sites are closed for residential drop-offs on Monday. Grand River Transit is open and will be operating on holiday hours on Monday. In general, banks and government offices will be closed. Some retail stores will also be closed on Monday. Region of Waterloo Closed on Monday: All regional administrative offices: 99 Regina St. S. in Waterloo, 150 Frederick St. in Kitchener, 150 Main St. in Cambridge. Transfer stations for residential drop-off at both the Cambridge and Waterloo Waste Management sites. All GRT customer service centres. Home child care offices. Region of Waterloo International Airport administration offices. All branches of Region of Waterloo libraries. Administration for Sunnyside Seniors' Services. Sunnyside Wellness Centre. Community Alzheimer day programs in Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo. Welcome Spaces at 99 Regina St. S. in Waterloo, 20 Weber St. E. in Kitchener, and 150 Main St. in Cambridge. Open on Monday: Cooling spaces at 150 Main St., Cambridge from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 150 Frederick St., Kitchener from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Region of Waterloo International Airport operations not affected. Museums: Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Schneider Haus National Historic Site from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., McDougall Cottage Historic Site will be open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cambridge Closed on Monday: Cambridge city hall and administrative buildings. Cambridge Public Library branches Cambridge Centre for the Arts. Community centres and arenas. W.G. Johnson Centre pool. Open on Monday: Pools including: John Dolson Centre (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), George Hancock (11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Ed Newland (11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Kitchener Closed on Monday: Kitchener city hall. All community centres and most arenas. The Aud. All branches of the Kitchener Public Library. Open on Monday: Activa Sportsplex, including walking track. Doon Valley and Rockway golf courses. Outdoor pools: Harry Class, Idlewood, Kiwanis, Wilson. Indoor pools for regular programming. Waterloo Closed on Monday: Waterloo city hall. Albert McCormick Community Centre. Bechtel Park Manulife Soccer and Sports Centre. Moses Springer Community Centre building (pool is open for scheduled programs). Open on Monday: RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex and Healthy Living Centre at 4 p.m. for scheduled programs. Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex and Swimplex for scheduled programs. Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex community pavilion. Guelph Transit operates between 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. but stops throughout the city become on-demand (except those serviced by Route 99 mainline, which runs every 30 minutes). Waste collection is pushed back by one day this week. Yard waste should be placed at the curb on the normal collection day. Closed on Monday: Guelph city hall. All Guelph Public Library branches. All recreation facilities. Guelph Civic Museum. McCrae House. Guelph Sports Dome. Waste Resource Innovation Centre. Open on Monday: Lyon Pool. Market Square wading pool.
CBC
01-08-2025
- General
- CBC
What's open and closed for the civic holiday long weekend in Waterloo region and Guelph
Social Sharing With the civic holiday this weekend, there are changes to opening and closing hours of various places across the region, particularly on Monday. Curbside collection is regular for garbage, blue box, green bin, yard waste and bulky items. Items must be out by 7 a.m. Cambridge and Waterloo waste sites are closed for residential drop-offs on Monday. Grand River Transit is open and will be operating on holiday hours on Monday. In general, banks and government offices will be closed. Some retail stores will also be closed on Monday. Region of Waterloo Closed on Monday: All regional administrative offices: 99 Regina St. S. in Waterloo, 150 Frederick St. in Kitchener, 150 Main St. in Cambridge. Transfer stations for residential drop-off at both the Cambridge and Waterloo Waste Management sites. All GRT customer service centres. Home child care offices. Region of Waterloo International Airport administration offices. All branches of Region of Waterloo libraries. Administration for Sunnyside Seniors' Services. Sunnyside Wellness Centre. Community Alzheimer day programs in Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo. Welcome Spaces at 99 Regina St. S. in Waterloo, 20 Weber St. E. in Kitchener, and 150 Main St. in Cambridge. Open on Monday: Cooling spaces at 150 Main St., Cambridge from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 150 Frederick St., Kitchener from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Region of Waterloo International Airport operations not affected. Museums: Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Schneider Haus National Historic Site from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., McDougall Cottage Historic Site will be open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cambridge Closed on Monday: Cambridge city hall and administrative buildings. Cambridge Public Library branches Cambridge Centre for the Arts. Community centres and arenas. W.G. Johnson Centre pool. Open on Monday: Pools including: John Dolson Centre (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), George Hancock (11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Ed Newland (11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Kitchener Closed on Monday: Kitchener city hall. All community centres and most arenas. The Aud. All branches of the Kitchener Public Library. Open on Monday: Activa Sportsplex, including walking track. Doon Valley and Rockway golf courses. Outdoor pools: Harry Class, Idlewood, Kiwanis, Wilson. Indoor pools for regular programming. Waterloo Closed on Monday: Waterloo city hall. Albert McCormick Community Centre. Bechtel Park Manulife Soccer and Sports Centre. Moses Springer Community Centre building (pool is open for scheduled programs). Open on Monday: RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex and Healthy Living Centre at 4 p.m. for scheduled programs. Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex and Swimplex for scheduled programs. Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex community pavilion. Guelph Transit operates between 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. but stops throughout the city become on-demand (except those serviced by Route 99 mainline, which runs every 30 minutes). Waste collection is pushed back by one day this week. Yard waste should be placed at the curb on the normal collection day. Closed on Monday: Guelph city hall. All Guelph Public Library branches. All recreation facilities. Guelph Civic Museum. McCrae House. Guelph Sports Dome. Waste Resource Innovation Centre. Open on Monday: Lyon Pool. Market Square wading pool.
CTV News
03-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Everything you need to know about Waterloo Region's new garbage and organic cart system
Waste sits on a curb in Waterloo Region on April 11, 2021. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener) The Region of Waterloo will be moving to a cart-based garbage collection system in March 2026. The region said the new wheeled carts will bring some uniformity and efficiency to weekly waste collection. It will also make it easier and safer for workers, who lift hundreds of heavy bins and bags every day. The change will affect 161,000 homes, duplexes and low-rise buildings, as well as 8,500 multi-family units and townhouse complexes. The system is already being used by several neighbouring municipalities, including Guelph, Toronto, Peel Region, Simcoe County, Barrie, Halton Region and Kingston. Here is everything you need to know about the switch. New carts Residents will get one black cart, one green cart and one container for food scraps. All three will be provided for free. The region said the black cart fits the equivalent of three full bags of garbage. The measurements are as follows: Large black cart Dimensions: 69 cm (D) x 68 cm (W) x 111 cm (H) Volume: 240 litres Weight limit: 200 pounds (or 90.7 kilograms) Green cart Dimensions: 62 cm (D) x 48 cm (W) x 98 cm (H) Volume: 100 litres Weight limit: 85 pounds (or 38.6 kilograms) Food scraps container Dimensions: 30 cm (D) x 22 cm (W) x 24 cm (H) Alternatively, residents can swap out the large black cart for a smaller one. The region said it fits the equivalent of one full bag of garbage. Small black cart Dimensions: 62 cm (D) x 48 cm (W) x 96 cm (H) Volume: 120 litres Weight limit: 100 pounds (or 45.4 kilograms) Garbage black cart curbside collection green (Source: Region of Waterloo) Getting the new carts The new carts will be delivered to residents before March 2026. Choosing your size Each address will automatically receive one large black cart. There is no need to contact the region if this is the option you prefer. If, however, residents want to opt for the smaller black cart, they need to use the region's online cart selection tool. Residents are advised to use the address listed on their property tax bill. If the address does not appear, the region suggested clicking the 'Need Help' button or calling the contact centre at 519-575-4400. The form for the smaller cart must be filled out by Sept. 5. The green cart and food scrap container only come in one size. Changing your mind Black cart sizes are set and cannot be changed after Sept. 5. The region asks that residents use whatever size they receive for at least six months. After that time, they can decide if they want to size down or swap their smaller black cart for a larger one. Residents can exchange their cart once – at no cost – in fall 2026. Unsure what size you want? Various events will be held around the region to show off the new carts. waterloo region waste bin new 2025 2026 Waterloo Region will be rolling out new waste and organic bins by 2026, June 7, 2025 (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News). Displays have also been set up throughout the municipality. You can find a list of locations here. Collection day changes The region will move to a four-day curbside collection schedule on March 2, 2026. Garbage and food scraps will not be picked up on Mondays. 'This avoids most holiday pick-up days and gives flexibility by having a make-up day, if collections are delayed or cancelled due to extreme weather,' the region said on its website. The frequency of collection will not change. The region said an updated waste calendar will be sent out to homes in February 2026. Putting carts out at the curb When putting out the new carts, arrows on the lid will indicate which side must face the street. There must be two feet between carts or other large objects (such as trees, cars, etc.) Lids must be closed securely. Do not put the carts on top of, or behind, snowbanks during the winter. Protecting your carts All carts belong to the Region of Waterloo. Each one is given a unique ID, associated with the address it was assigned to. The region suggests writing your address on the side in permanent marker. What about blue bins? The region is not responsible for blue bin collection, thus there are no changes to recycling rules. Pet waste disposal Pet waste can be put into the green cart. The region said it must be bagged in a certified compostable or paper bag. End of double garbage days The Double Garbage Days program will end in March 2026. Other types of curbside collection Bulky items, yard waste and Christmas tree collection are not affected by the new system. The existing 'bag tag' program for excess garbage is also not affected. Additional carts Each residence will get one black cart and one green cart. No additional carts are available at this time. Reducing garbage bag waste There is no need to purchase garbage bags, waste can be put directly into the cart. What do to with the old bins? Residents are encouraged to reuse their old garbage bins as yard waste containers. Alternatively, they can be put out at the curb as a bulky item after the new system launches in March. Please secure a sign stating: 'Garbage please take.' Green bins, meanwhile, can be reused as storage for soil, mulch or winter salt. Unwanted green bins can also be returned to the region. A drop-off date will be announced at a later date. What's the cost of the new system? Emterra Environmental was awarded an eight-year contract for service in Waterloo Region, at a cost of $285 million.
CTV News
02-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Application process begins to fill empty Waterloo Region council seat
The application process to fill an empty Waterloo Region council seat has begun. Anyone interested in the position can submit an application confirming their eligibility for the role. To be eligible a person must: Live in the Region of Waterloo, be an owner or tenant in Region of Waterloo, or be the partner of an owner or tenant Be a Canadian citizen Be at least 18-years-old Applications will be accepted until Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. Candidates will have the opportunity to address council during a special meeting on Aug. 14. The seat, representing Kitchener, has been empty since the death of Councillor Kari Williams. 'It is with a heavy heart that we have now declared this seat vacant,' said Regional Chair Karen Redman in a media release. 'As regional council is required to welcome the next representative for Kitchener residents to council, the application process chosen to fill this seat is democratic, inclusive, and also affordable for residents.' Councillor Kari Williams passed away in June. She had served on regional council since 2022.
