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2004

February 27: Unimmunized Students Face Possible Suspension

February 18: Regional Chief Administrative Officer Retires

February 18: Northwest Airlines links Waterloo Region to WorldGateway

February 2: Food Inspection Reports Now On-Line

January 28: Recent Upgrades help Region of Waterloo Airport take flight

January 28: Forest Glen Terminal offers convenience and easy access

January 20: Immigrants Make Up One-Fifth of Waterloo Region

January 19: Would you quit smoking to win a car? – Why not give it a try?

January 13: Region of Waterloo Appoints New Associate Medical Officer of Health

January 7: It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot - Two New Clinics in January

January 6: Cambridge, Waterloo and Waterloo Region Collaborate on Inter-Library Borrowing

2003

December 11: A/Fujian Influenza Strain Confirmed in Waterloo Region

December 10: Regional Councillors sworn in at Inaugural Ceremony

November 26: Jack Young Civic Award presented to retiring councillors

November 26: UW student presented with scholarship at Regional Council

November 21: Region of Waterloo CAO wins prestigious award

November 21: First Blue box Donated to the Region of Waterloo

November 14: Water protection taken to a new level in Waterloo Region

November 13: High Winds Create Power Outages Throughout the Region

November 4: Sunnyside Home Tests Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan

October 30: Campaign Launched to Increase Voter Turnout

October 29: Flu arrives in Canada

October 29: Exemplary Service Medal awarded to local EMS paramedic

October 24: Region of Waterloo Wins Promotion Award

October 8: Region selects artist to create public art for the new Children’s Centre in Cambridge

October 8: Region Receives Award for Excellence in Health Promotion

October 2: GRT Bus "Roadeo" Showcases Drivers' Skills

September 30: Probable Human Case of WNV in Waterloo Region

September 26: Agri-Food Industry in Waterloo Region Generates a Wealth of Benefits from Field to Fork

September 26: World Breastfeeding Week

September 5: Recall of Alymer Meat Packers Inc. Beef or Beef Products

August 21: Normal generation returns by weekend – Region lifts boil water advisories

August 21: Returning to normal operations

August 21:Energy Conservation for private pool owners

August 20: Region continues to implement initiatives to reduce energy consumption

August 20: Tips for avoiding heat-related illness

August 18: Safety notice for public pool operators

August 18: Region implements initiatives to reduce energy consumption by over 50%

August 17: Region implements stage two water use restrictions

August 17: Conservation is critical to avoiding blackouts and water shortages

August 16: Power restoration is proceeding well - but Region is not out of the woods yet

August 15: Region of Waterloo closes its administrative buildings

August 15: Services in the Region of Waterloo open for business

August 15: Disposing of household waste

August 15: Status of water supply and water quality in Waterloo Region

August 15: Services in the Region of Waterloo open for business

August 14: Power outage affects Waterloo Region - Safety precautions to consider

August 14: Power outage affects Waterloo Region - Food Safety

August 14: Power outage affects Waterloo Region

August 14: More Affordable Housing for Seniors in Ayr

July 28: West Nile Virus Confirmed in Crow Found In Waterloo Region

July 25: Forecasted levels of smog triggers Region's third smog advisory of the year

July 23: Region of Waterloo and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 791 Ratify Paramedic Contract

July 22: Initial Larviciding Completed

July 21: New Waterloo Regional Arts Foundation Gives More Than $75,000 in Grants to "Make Art Happen"

July 10: "Child’s Play” marks Children’s Centre ground breaking ceremonies

July 9: Region selects artist to create public art for the Region’s new airport terminal building

July 7: Region begins catch basin larvaciding

July 3: Eight Affordable Housing Pilot Projects Approved in Waterloo Region

July 3: Region's "Teen Esteem" Program builds positive self-esteem in young women

June 26: Residents and Businesses asked to comply with odd/even lawn watering by-law

June 26: New Highland Hills terminal gives transit riders more route options

June 25: Approval of the Regional Growth Management Strategy ensures a bright future for Waterloo Region

June 16: Region of Waterloo officially opens new housing units in Elmira

May 30: World No Tobacco Day Celebrates the Increasing Passage of Gold Standard 100% Smoke-Free Bylaws Across Ontario

May 16: Emergency Medical Services Awareness Week – May 19-25, 2003

May 15: Region's Innovation Produces First Affordable Housing Private-Public Partnership in Ontario

May 15: Region Residents Asked to Inspect their Properties and Remove Souces of Stagnant Water

May 14: Additional recognition for Region's exemplary source water protection strategies

May 1: Walk to School Day May 7

April 14: Region's newest ambulance station now operational in St. Jacobs

April 11: Notice of Agricultural Economic Impact Study

April 10: Kick Butt for Two Smoking Cessation Program May 1st

April 8: First possible “suspect” SARS Case identified

April 4: What Do You Think Best Represents Waterloo Region?

March 29: York Central Hospital added to Provincial Quarantine List

March 28: Public Health Continues to Monitor SARS in GTA

March 28: Region of Waterloo Public Health Monitors Quarantined Residents

March 27: Public Health Continues to Monitor Evolving SARS Situation

March 27: Reservoir levels return to normal

March 21: Residents and Businesses asked to conserve water

March 13: Region first in Canada to use Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel in fleet vehicles

March 4: Region Awarded for Exemplary Source Water Protection

February 14: Call for Entries in First Regional Public Art Competition

February 12: Its Heritage Week - Come see how we're celebrating

January 29: Regional Council approves 2003 budget

January 20: Weedless Wednesday, January 22, 2003

2002

December 23: New Transit Priority Signal and Red Asphalt Mark Bus Only Left Turn Lanes

December 17: Official Launch of the Win-Win Pilot Project

December 16: Influenza Arrives in Waterloo Region

December 12: Construction Begins on New Ambulance Station

December 11: Region Aquires Additional Office Space in Cambridge

December 6: Canada and Ontario Launch Affordable Housing Program in Waterloo Region

December 2: Seasonal Outbreaks Beginning in Waterloo Region

November 29: Local Winner in Province-Wide Quit Smoking Contest

November 28: West Nile Virus Confirmed

November 27: Region Receives Provincial Approval to Continue Red Light Cameras

November 26: Probable Case of West Nile Virus

October 28: Public Input to Help Determine the Future of Cycling in Waterloo Region

October 24: West Nile Virus Probable Cause of Illness in Waterloo Region Resident

October 22: It's Easy, It's Fast, and It's Free - It's the Flu Shot !

October 22: Symposium on Cosmetic Pesticide Use on October 30 th.

October 21: Waterloo Region Schools Recognized for Excellence in Providing a School Physical Education Program

October 10: Waterloo Region Innovates With First Affordable Housing Private-Public Partnership in Ontario

October 2: West Nile Virus Confirmed Positive in Mosquitoes

October 1: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 27: Construction Workers Test Negative for Legionella

September 25: Waterloo Region Resident Receives Peacekeeping Medal

September 13: Region Rolls Out Its New Buses

September 9: Region of Waterloo Housing Needs Survey - Your help may be needed!

September 5: Air Monitoring Results from A & P Auto Wrecking Fire

September 5: A & P Auto Wrecking Fire Update

August 21: Additional Crows Found in Waterloo Region Test Positive for West Nile Virus

August 13: Region Recruiting Volunteers for Eat Smart Program in Cambridge

August 13: The Bounty of the Garden at Doon August 18

August 6: Playtimes and Patimes at Doon August 11

August 2: Major Water Main Break in the City of Cambridge

August 2 : Boys and Girls Handy Crafts at Doon Heritage Crossroads

July 24: West Nile Virus Confirmed in Crow Found in Waterloo Region

July 22: West Nile Virus Update

July 9: Cordials, Lemonade and Ices at Doon Heritage Crossroads

July 9: Medical Mystery at Doon Heritage Crossroads

June 19: Dairy Day at Doon Heritage Crossroads

June 19: K-W Amateur Radio Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary at Doon Heritage Crossroads

June 18: Public Input to Help Determine the Future of Cycling in Waterloo Region

June 17: Canada Day Picnic Day Picnic at Doon Heritage Crossroads

June 13: Waterloo Region's Water Supply Not Affected

May 29: Seniors' Day at Doon Heritage Crossroads

May 29: Horseless Carriage Club Visits Doon Heritage
Crossroads - June 2

May 28: Region of Waterloo Wins FCM-CH2M Hill Sustainable Community Award

May 23: Hazard Tree Removal in Doon Regional Forest

May 23: Bus "Roadeo" Showcases Drivers' Skills

May 23: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week May 25 - June 1

May 22: Region of Waterloo Receives Water Efficiency Award

May 21: Children's Groundwater Festival at Doon Heritage Crossroads

May 21: 10th Annual Fire Fighters' Muster, Games and Parade

Apr. 30: Take the Challenge and Leave Your Car at Home!

Apr. 30: Waterloo County Hall of Fame 2002 Inductions

Apr. 29: Rain Barrel Distribution Runs Smoothly

Apr.24: Partnerships Resuscitate Valuable Life-Saving Program

Apr. 22: Improved Rain Barrel Distribution Planned for April 27th !

Apr. 15: Region to Present Environmental Award to Kitchener School

Apr. 11: Season's Opening at Doon Heritage Crossroads

Apr. 10: Region on Right Track with LRT Proposal for Federal Funding

Apr. 10: Region Appoints Acting Associate Medical Officer

Apr. 9: Fight BAC! This Barbecue Season

Apr. 8: Car Seat Check-up Clinics

Apr. 8: Trade in the TV for Physical Activity

Apr. 5: Marten De Groot to Chair Waterloo Regional Arts Foundation Advisory Committee

Mar 20: Region approves its revised logo

Mar. 19: Routes to Cycling in your Community! Public Meeting Notice

Mar. 13: GRT Introduces Sunday Service in Cambridge

Feb. 27: Region Amends Smoking By-law

Feb. 27: Region and CAW Local 4303 Ratify First Contract

Feb.26: Region of Waterloo is expanding its recycling program

Feb.26: New 7 a.m. Start Time for Garbage and Recycling Collection in the City of Waterloo

Feb. 13: Rob Horne Appointed Director of Housing

Feb. 7: Potential GRT service disruption

Jan. 30: Budget