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The Neighbourhood Summit begins this week! | |
The Neighbourhood Summit is an annual event for residents across Waterloo to discuss all things neighbourhoods. Whether you are new to the neighbourhood or part of an established group or association, there is plenty to talk about and learn!
This year's highlights include a return to in-person sessions with fun activities, snacks and refreshments, as well as virtual options:
Check out the Neighbourhood Summit webpage for more information.
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Community Cash Grants 2023 | |
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Get up to $10,000 for your not-for-profit or community organization.
Apply by 2 p.m. on December 1, 2022, for a community cash grant for the upcoming year!
Learn more about the Community Cash Grant
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A commemorative community project:
Remembrance Reflection!
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Join the City of Waterloo and the Canadian Legion for a creative commemorative project reflecting on those who served in times of war.
You're invited to make knitted or crocheted poppies for the display. Use your own materials or pick up a free supply kit. We also have learning sessions if you haven't knit or crocheted before.
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For this project, we are also collecting stories and photographs of those who served in wars or peacekeeping missions. These stories can include nursing sisters, soldiers, sailors, female military units and so much more. These stories also do not need to be of folks who served for Canada or Newfoundland, they can be stories from anyone who has some connection to Waterloo.
Learn more about the Remembrance Reflection project.
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More ways to get involved | |
See what's happening across Waterloo and find inspiration to make your neighbourhood a little more awesome. We can support your idea with grants, equipment, and/or other supports, just send us an email at neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca. | |
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Have you spotted a beautiful new picnic table in your neighbourhood?
Enjoy a walk in the park to admire the colourful fall leaves, spend some time at a table to enjoy a meal or to reconnect with neighbours!
Find a painted picnic table near you.
Photo: Blooming Bees by Madeline Belford in Roselea Park
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Old Post Greene neighbourhood turned 50 this year! To celebrate, Joanne, Nancy and June organized an anniversary album showing life in the neighbourhood from 1972 to 2022. The album was shared at a gathering along with food, music and neighbourhood connections.
Have a milestone in your community? This is your sign to celebrate and apply for funding from us!
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A street-wide celebration | |
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Braeside Street neighbours joined together for a street party this past September. There was children’s entertainment, live music, ice cream treats, games and more!
Want to plan an event on a neighbourhood street? We can help.
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A neighbour shares: I'm so proud of my daughter, Jill, taking the initiative to get up early to clean up a neighborhood area where we walk our dog. It is a reservoir of water that is home to many birds & ducks but littered with garbage. On a recent walk, this upset her and early the next morning she was gone with gloves, bags and recycling bins!
Is there someone doing awesome near you?
We want to recognize people who do great things, big or small, in their neighbourhood. Nominations will be accepted year-round, and every nominee will receive a thank you package.
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Waterloo's first Woonerf, a living street, is opening this Friday!
When: Friday, October 28, 2022 from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Corner of Larch Street and Hickory Street, Waterloo, Ontario.
Schedule: Welcome, acknowledgements and thanks, ribbon cutting, Q&A with representatives and staff.
In the spirit of this shared street designed to welcome cyclists and pedestrians, please consider using active transportation or public transit to join us. RSVP your attendance.
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The City of Waterloo now offers our own online service for property tax and water bills to view your bill, pay your bill, get bill notifications, receive electronic bills and track water usage.
For more information and to sign up for the online service, visit
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The city's fall loose leaf collection program starts October 31. But you can give your rake a break and leave the leaves to help local pollinators and the environment!
Learn more about leaf collection.
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Help with snow clearing for seniors this winter. It's a great way to earn a little extra money, keep active and make a connection.
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