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Your Region Pod

Region of Waterloo

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.Subscribe and download from wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts:Spotify: Your Region Pod | Podcast on SpotifyiTunes: Your Region Pod on

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14:46

Improving access to child care in Waterloo Region

Your Region Pod ·

2025/10/31

The federal government continues to work with provincial governments to fund more child care spaces across the country in an effort to reduce child care costs to $10 a day. On this episode of Your Region Pod, we’re going to look at the impact of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system (CWELCC) on families in Waterloo Region. So far, 3,725 spaces have opened through CWELCC, with another 411 coming by the end of 2026. The question is, now that we have the funding for these spaces, do we

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How can you benefit from a roundabout?

Your Region Pod ·

2025/08/05

With more than 40 across Waterloo Region, the Region is a leader in roundabouts in Canada. The Region's Transportation Services Director Mike Henderson says we've learned a lot in 25 years, and we continue to make improvements with a new pilot project set to begin this fall. In this episode of Your Region Pod, we chat with people on the street about their experience with roundabouts and learn more from Mike about what the Region is doing to try to ensure that everyone can benefit from them - ...

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A local look at climate change and the Region

Your Region Pod ·

2025/06/16

In May, Regional Council approved a Corporate Climate Action Plan, which aims to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases our organization emits. This plan is part of a larger community strategy called TransformWR, and the goal is to cut emissions in half by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. On this episode of Your Region Pod we look at the challenges we face in reducing the local effects of climate change and the important role municipalities play in reducing harmful emissions. We hear from Dr. Sarah

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13:11

Meet the pollinators!

Your Region Pod ·

2025/04/25

Okay, so you may not enjoy the company of bees, but they’re vital for plant reproduction and biodiversity. Without bees and other pollinating species, a significant portion of our global food supply would be in jeopardy. On the latest episode of Your Region Pod we take a look at the top three pollinators in Waterloo Region (you may be surprised!), what our community partners are doing to help them get where they need to go, and how you can as well. Vicki Wojcik, the Executive Director for

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13:57

What does it mean to belong?

Your Region Pod ·

2025/03/27

What does it mean to belong? On this episode of Your Region Pod, we look at how belonging benefits the whole community. The idea for this came out of a symposium late last year called “Forward Together: Activating Change, Amplifying Belonging”. The event brought together community members and organizations who work with groups that are excluded, or don’t have the same opportunities that many of us take for granted. We speak with some of the participants, and learn what The Region is doing through

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10:10

Have you discovered the Discovery Space?

Your Region Pod ·

2025/01/30

The Region of Waterloo museums are making sure our littlest citizens are given a sense of belonging from a very young age. February marks the one year anniversary of the opening of the Discovery Space, a play-based learning environment at Schneider Haus where children can unleash their creativity. The space is complete with soundscapes that encourage focus and relaxation. Sam and Sherry take a visit to the space to get creative and learn more about the benefits it has for children.The Discovery

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13:41

Into The Region's Digestive System!

Your Region Pod ·

2024/12/10

Did you know that The Region has a digestive system? There are 13 of them, and they work a lot like our bodies. Not only do they clean the water that gets discharged into the river (the equivalent of 3,600 backyard pools A DAY), but they recover nutrients and use them in a more beneficial way. Sherry and Sam recently took a tour behind the scenes with Dominika Celmer-Repin, a senior engineer in Water Services and we learned a lot, including the strangest things they've ever found in the ...

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9:27

Could you fit all of your garbage in a mason jar?

Your Region Pod ·

2024/11/07

In this episode of Your Region Pod, we take on the Zero-Waste Challenge. Every October, residents of Waterloo Region to try to fit their single-use waste into a mason jar for 7, 14, or 30 days. We decided to take the 7 day challenge, and found that changing our habits wasn't easy. Listen to find out how we did, and to get some tips on how to reduce your contribution to the landfill. Be sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter Around The Region for news and stories on how The Region is

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12:29

Am I driving too fast?

Your Region Pod ·

2024/10/24

On this episode of Your Region Pod, we are looking at Community Safety Zones. What are they, why are they needed, and how are they enforced? The reality is that more kids than ever are being driven to school because parents no longer feel safe letting their kids walk, or ride their bikes. This has everything to do with the number of cars, and high rates of speed. In a sense, more cars have begotten more cars. In response to this, The Region is creating Community Safety Zones in areas with hig...

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Your Region Pod at The Homes For All Summit

Your Region Pod ·

2024/09/25

With a growing waitlist for housing, it's never been more critical to build affordable homes in our community. This summer, the first-ever Housing Summit was hosted in Waterloo Region with the purpose of creating home grown solutions for accessible housing, and we decided to cover the event for Your Region Pod. At the Summit, local government connected with housing providers, developers, community leaders, and visionaries. Participants showed up to exchange ideas on how to plan, fund, an...

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ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Aug 28th

Your Region Pod ·

2024/09/11

It's been a busy Summer - and in case you missed it - in this episode we recap the decisions made at Regional Council: General Contractor to create 136-unit affordable housing in Cambridge Bike lanes coming to Benton and Frederick Streets New paramedic station coming to Cambridge Cart-based waste collection for downtown businesses Region of Waterloo investing $225,000 in local festivals and events Region of Waterloo pledges funds to support e-sports event &n...

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What goes into my commute?

Your Region Pod ·

2024/08/29

Have you ever been sitting on the bus, or ION, and wondered what goes into your daily commute? Who are the people who get you to your destination, and what has to happen to get you there on time? In this episode of #YourRegionPod, ride along with Sherry and Sam as they take you behind the scenes of public transit. We'll meet the people who make it happen, and hear their stories. Like what made September 5, 2023 so unforgettable, and how it could happen again. Tune in to find out!Get You...

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14:36

What are the causes of chronic homelessness?

Your Region Pod ·

2024/07/10

In Part 2 of our series on chronic homelessness in Waterloo Region, we explore the three main causes of homelessness through two voices - criminologist Dr. Erin Dej from Wilfrid Laurier, and Marjorie, an advocate who’s lived through it, and now helps those who are struggling. This episode is a helpful reminder that in order to prevent and end chronic homelessness, we must look beyond the individual and relational factors to the bigger issues that we can all have a role in addressing. Get Your...

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ICYMI: The Latest From Council, June 19th

Your Region Pod ·

2024/06/21

It's been a busy June - and in case you missed it - in this episode we recap the decisions made at Regional Council: Fischer-Hallman/Bearinger Road improvements start in July Victoria Street design alternative will improve cycling facilities Council creating more efficiencies in housing development process Council supports six entrepreneurial initiatives Council supports 16 stewardship and sustainability projects Council supports 10 major arts and culture o...

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The State of Chronic Homelessness in Waterloo Region....

Your Region Pod ·

2024/06/04

Chronic homelessness is growing across The Region, and it has reached a crisis point for many communities across the country. In Waterloo Region, it is estimated to have increased at a rate of 28 percent, year-over-year since 2020. Why is this happening? And what are we doing about it? Your Region Pod is working on a series that explores the history behind long term homelessness, the causes, and the plan to end it. What does it mean for our community, and what will it take to achieve th...

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ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Apr 24th

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2024/05/02

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

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2024/04/18

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Your Region Pod: The Latest From Council, Mar 20th...

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2024/04/02

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Your Region Pod: What is happening with my recycling?

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2024/03/18

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Your Region Pod: The Latest From Council, Feb 21st...

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2024/02/26

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