Your Region Pod

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Welcome to Your Region Pod, where we talk about the services you use everyday across the Region of Waterloo, and give you a peek behind the scenes. Each episode will cover issues and services that matter to you. Join us each month as we show you how The Region impacts your life every day, and how we’re working to build a community where everyone can thrive.

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ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Apr 24th

May 02 2024 4 mins

Among the decisions made at Regional Council this month:Council approves Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Region creates opportunities for culturally responsive child care Grand River Transit reinstates late night transit service for students Yearbook shares progress on community prioritiesCouncil approves contractor for Bleams Road improvements Region extends lower speed on Swan S

Your Region Pod: How do we compete with the car?

Apr 18 2024 19 mins

The Neuron Mobility program is back for users in Waterloo Region who rely on it – and it’s benefiting the rest of the community too. In this episode of Your Region Pod, we explore the success of the e-scooter and e-bike sharing program, and how the Region is working with its partners to connect greener ways of getting around. Riders can download Neuron’s mobile app from the A

ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Mar 20th

Apr 02 2024 3 mins

Among the decisions made at Regional Council this month:Action on affordable housingProperty tax changes to help support affordable rental unitsRegion’s drinking water scores high in provincial safety standardsRegion to study drug use and overdoseCheck out the podcast to learn more about these decisions and others that impact our community.Find out more about Your Region Pod at o

Your Region Pod: What is happening with my recycling?

Mar 18 2024 18 mins

Starting this month, the Region of Waterloo will no longer collect recyclables through the blue box program. These changes are happening behind the scenes, so you likely won't notice, but you may be wondering why. In this episode we answer this question and examine the benefits. We also look into the emerging concept of holding producers responsible for the lifecycle of the packagi

ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Feb 21st

Feb 26 2024 4 mins

Among the decisions made at Regional Council this month:Extension to River Road;Using Regional land and buildings to develop child care spaces;Additional funding for arts and culture; andRehabilitation design for historic bridge.Check out the podcast to learn more about these decisions and others that impact our community.Find out more about Your Region Pod at our website: Website:

Your Region Pod: Dementia and the power of song

Feb 14 2024 13 mins

Music has the power to take us back to a time, or place, in our lives that makes us feel good. At the Region of Waterloo’s Community Alzheimer Program (CAP), it is a powerful tool for people living with dementia. In this episode, we meet program participants, their families, and learn how the power of song is enhancing lives. We will also meet two of the people leading this servi

ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Jan 24th

Jan 29 2024 4 mins

Not everyone has 3 hours to watch Regional of Waterloo Council sessions. So twice a month Chevon brings you the highlights to help you stay up to date on the decisions that matter to your community. On Jan 24th, 2024 Council approved the following initiatives: New hybrid buses will give residents affordable, climate-friendly transit Regional Council is investing $43.2 million in 36

Your Region Pod: It came from outer space!

Jan 24 2024 16 mins

What happens when there is an emergency in the Region? A storm, blizzard, or flood can have a huge impact on our community. Enter the Emergency Management Office or EMO. The EMO is responsible for maintaining the Regional Emergency Response Plan and coordinating the community response to emergencies. That means that the EMO has to plan - and drill - for any number of scenarios. Bli

ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Dec 13th

Jan 05 2024 3 mins

Not everyone has 3 hours to watch Regional of Waterloo Council sessions. So once a month Chevon will bring you the highlights and help you stay up to date on the decisions that matter to your community. On Dec 13th, 2023 Council approved the following initiatives:Approved 2024 Plan and Budget makes critical investments to meet growthThe Region of Waterloo is investing $2.1 billion

Your Region Pod: How does an airport fuel innovation?

Dec 12 2023 14 mins

For many of us here in The Region of Waterloo, YKF is a convenient place to fly in and out of. In fact, the airport has become so popular that the number of passengers flying out of YKF is projected to reach 1 million in the coming years. However, YKF is more than a convenient travel hub, it is an engine for innovation, it connects our local economy to the global economy, and it cr