We’ve all been there—frantically running out the door, breakfast in hand, trying to brush your hair while still half asleep because it was just one of those mornings. The alarm clock didn’t go off, the snooze button was overused or simply too much to do in too little time. And then it happens—a road is … Continue reading »

April was National Poetry Month and we thank everyone who took the time to accept the Mayor’s City Poetry Challenge! Here is our winning poem, which will be read at council on Monday, May 27. WATERLOO Uptown, summer jazz, sultry, sonorous, where buskers bedazzle and delight multitudes. Who, on Canada Day, also drink in deeply, … Continue reading »

Whether it’s the fabulous shopping, the amazing food or the exciting events and festivals, uptown Waterloo is always bursting with activity. It’s the perfect place for the community to get together and enjoy all our city has to offer. And while I love seeing so many people bustling about uptown, I’d like to encourage everyone … Continue reading »

Fluffy, Mr. Pickles, Jimmy, Michelle….. so we’ve all named something in our lives, whether it was a pet, a stuffed animal or an imaginary friend (don’t worry, your secret’s safe with us). It’s time to spark this creativity again and name the newest addition to the Eby Farmstead, a baby boy llama. Winners will have … Continue reading »

Thank you can sometimes go a long way, and as part of National Volunteer Week, the City of Waterloo would like to thank all the volunteers that make Waterloo the vibrant city it is. We wish there was enough room to thank all of you individually, but truth is, Waterloo is so privileged with a … Continue reading »

Thirty communities from Victoria to Cornerbrook took part in the first challenge. Mayor Halloran has accepted this years’challenge from Regina Mayor, Michael Fougere. This initiative is a celebration of poetry, writing, small presses and the contribution of poets and all writers to the cultural life in our communities. The objective is to have a poem … Continue reading »

If you haven’t already, you must download PingStreet on your BlackBerry today! It’s the only complete municipal app of its kind, putting the information you need about living in the City of Waterloo right at your fingertips. -Garbage and recycling calendars -Reporting a problem -Contacting elected officials -City Facebook and Twitter feeds -Events -And more … Continue reading »

Friday, March 22, 2013 marks Mayor Halloran’s annual State of the City address. It is a one of the mayor’s favourite events because it gives her the opportunity to look back on the past year as well as look forward to the opportunities of the upcoming year. This year’s State of the City features a … Continue reading »

When the weather changes for the worst, it can always be difficult to let you mood follow along with it. We get so used to letting the cold weather decide how we spend our days, as we wait around for the sun. It’s almost as if we are letting nature tell how us to feel. … Continue reading »

I think it’s safe to say Mother Nature simply cannot make up her mind this year. Crazy snow storms have been chased away by warm rainy days, only to find us knee deep in the white stuff again today. What will each day bring? Do we need mittens or not? Rain boots or winter boots? … Continue reading »