City of Waterloo

10/23/2026

Roll your way to the polls! On Monday, Oct. 26 you can get two free 15-minute rides on a Lime e-bike or e-scooter by using code VOTECAN26 in the Lime app.

Hey : Lime rental e-bikes and e-scooters have started rolling into Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo!

Lime will deploy up to 500 e-bikes and 500 e-scooters and also offers its Lime Assist program for riders of varying abilities.

The program runs until October 31. Download the Lime app to get started, or read more at regionofwaterloo.ca/Lime

10/23/2026

Visit waterloo.ca/elections to find out where and how to vote.

The following accessibility options will be available at the Waterloo City Centre voting location on voting day, October 26:

✅ accessible voting equipment
✅ American Sign Language (ASL)
✅ multilingual online interpretation services

10/22/2026

Registration for Learn, Create, Play, a FREE, family-friendly early learning program is on now!

Join each week for a new theme filled with stories, creativity and active play!

Thursdays | October 29 – November 19
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Age 0 to 5 with caregiver
Albert McCormick Community Centre

Offered in cooperation with Waterloo Public Library.

For schedule, registration and information visit the WPL website, https://calendar.wpl.ca/events?term=learn+create+play&r=range&start=2026-10-23&end=2026-11-30

10/21/2026

Bring your preschoolers to the WMRC Activity Court to explore, move and play at their own pace.

With ride-on toys, slides, balls, tunnels, blocks, pretend play and more, there's plenty to keep little ones busy (and ready for a nap)!

*NEW TIME: Fridays, 10:15–11:35 a.m.*
Ages: 0–6 years
Cost: $6.50, includes one adult and up to five children

Caregivers are asked to stay with their children throughout the program.

Register in person or online on ActiveWaterloo up to 72 hours in advance: https://bit.ly/40DgAeO

10/21/2026

Vote in the municipal and school board election.

Visit waterloo.ca/elections for more info on:

➡️ Making sure you're on the voters' list
➡️ Key dates for voters
➡️ How to check if you can vote
➡️ Your voter notification card
➡️ Voting day
➡️ Voting locations

The following accessibility options will be available at the Waterloo City Centre voting location on voting day, October 26:

✅ accessible voting equipment
✅ American Sign Language (ASL)
✅ multilingual online interpretation services

10/21/2026

It's going to be an awesome afternoon of learning and fun!

Seniors Health Fair
Thursday, November 5, 2 to 6 p.m.
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex - Community Pavilion

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senior-health-fair-2026-tickets-1998757731179?aff=oddtdtcreator

Here are just ten of our event vendors - that you won't want to miss:
Age-friendly Waterloo Advisory Committee
AgePro
Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington
Canadian Hearing Services
City of Waterloo - Community Support Services
City of Waterloo - Parkview Cemetery
City of Waterloo - ActiveNET
Clear Vision Surgical
Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo
Community Support Connections

10/20/2026

If your ID does not show your current address, you can complete a declaration form at your voting location.

Accepted identification includes:

✅ Ontario driver’s licence
✅ Ontario photo card
✅ utility bill
✅ bank statement
✅ government-issued document with your name and address

Learn more: https://www.waterloo.ca/council-and-committees/municipal-elections/vote-in-the-municipal-election/

10/20/2026

Our upcoming free Boccia night is next Wednesday - who's in?

🎯 It's a fun and accessible indoor sport that's a little like curling or lawn bowling — and you don't need any experience to join in.

No cost, all ages.

📅 Oct. 28 (plus Nov. 25 and Dec. 16!)
⏰ 5:45–7:05 p.m.
📍 Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex

Register on ActiveWaterloo: https://bit.ly/3LtI1D0

For more information, call 519-886-1177, ext. 27260.

10/19/2026

Line up some work and help a Waterloo neighbour!

There are neighbours in need of snow shoveling in four areas this season:
N2J - Cardinal Cres, Oriole, Rodney, Vermont, Mayfield, Chelford, Meaford
N2L - Toll Gate/Fallingbrook
N2V - Green Meadow
N2T - Westvale

If you're 14+ and enjoy the outdoors, we'd love to hear from you! Rate of pay is $24/hour. Must have transportation.

View full details at www.waterloo.ca/brokered-worker

Note: This is a brokered position. Successful candidates are considered self-employed and are not City of Waterloo employees.

Vote early on October 10, 16, 17 or 18. Find an advance voting location. Not sure who’s running? Find the candidates in your ward.