What do you think about Waterloo's recreation facilities? | |
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Whether you attend recreation facilities all the time or have never been before, we want to hear your thoughts! Your feedback will help shape these facilities over the next 10 years.
Take the recreation facilities survey
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Learn more about the 2023 budget | |
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The 2023 budget is a measured, hopeful and progressive approach under the theme of: Building a Strong and Sustainable Community – Together.
It includes a proposed property tax increase of 5.35%.
Between now and budget day on February 13, elements of the budget will be featured as part of Council meetings and all residents are encouraged to attend.
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You can also join us for a hybrid information session on January 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.
Child care will be available onsite for children over the age of 4 for anyone attending our public consultation. Let us know at the time of registration if you will be using this service as spots are limited. We will also pay back the cost of public transportation fare for anyone who attends and travels on GRT or ION.
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More ways to get involved | |
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The strategic plan will guide the City of Waterloo’s priorities and decisions over the next four years. Residents are invited to complete our initial consultation survey to help staff understand the values that matter most.
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Applications open on January 6, 2023 for the Community Services Recovery Fund. This fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery.
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See what's happening across Waterloo and find inspiration to make your neighbourhood a little more awesome. We can support your idea with things like grants and equipment. Interested? Just hit reply to this email. | |
Having 'snow' much fun at Winterfest! | |
The Lakeshore South Community Association celebrated their annual Winterfest event this December. Local performer, Erick Traplin had neighbours bopping to some great tunes, prizes were available and tasty treats were enjoyed. Winter essentials kits were also distributed to keep everyone safe this season. Thanks to all the neighbourhood volunteers who made this festive celebration possible, including those pictured! | |
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Remembering fall days with neighbours | |
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In October, Lincoln Heights neighbours planned a Halloween event at their local park. Costumes were encouraged and community members participated in free games for all ages, a jack-o-lantern contest, a haunted forest, a canned food drive and more.
Looking to lead an event in your neighbourhood? Consider a mini grant for up to $300 or a Neighbourhood Matching Fund for larger projects. Share your idea with neighbours to get them involved!
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A neighbour shares:
A group of kids called "The Secret Children Light Society" left a really sweet card and gift in our mailbox to tell us we won their competition for favourite lights in the neighbourhood. There are some amazing light displays in our area so I'm sure we're not the best, but it really made our day to know someone else liked our lights too.
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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Supporting the Supporters | |
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CMHA Waterloo Wellington and community partners are offering free training courses that focus on mental health awareness, suicide prevention and compassion fatigue for staff, volunteers, and supporters of community-based organizations. These courses build community capacity to support and care for each other when mental health concerns arise.
Learn more about Supporting the Supporters Mental Health Education and Training.
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Free programs for Give Back Week | |
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From December 19 to 23 sign up for free programs at RIM Park and WMRC, including waterfit, lane swims, billiards, snooker, badminton and yoga for stiff bodies.
To check out the schedule and register, visit Active Waterloo.
We'll also be collecting items for the Waterloo Region Food Bank all week.
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- The uptown Waterloo skating rink is open for the season! The rink is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
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The Wonders of Winter display is on at Waterloo Park from until January 1, 2023. Stroll through over 100 colourful and fun displays, for free!
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Region of Waterloo announced that a portion of the regionally-owned property at 1001 Erbs Road in Waterloo will operate as the site of a new outdoor shelter.
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The AccessNow App is a digital tool that provides accessibility information on buildings worldwide. Check it out and provide accessibility feedback on places you visit throughout Waterloo.
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December/January Multicultural Calendar | |
Thank you for reading this edition of Neighbours helping Neighbours, a newsletter from the neighbourhoods team, with a focus on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
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