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From Plows to Patrollers: Behind the scenes with the Winter Maintenance teams

Season 3 · Episode 29

Thursday, November 27, 2025 • Duration 14:38

We’ve got snow in the forecast, and we thought this would be a good time to peek behind the scenes and meet the people who clear our roads in the winter.

Heavy snow can cause dangerous road conditions, and there is a highly dedicated team of plow operators and patrollers who make our roads safer. The services they provide ensure that first responders can get to an emergency, and hydro crews can fix broken power lines. They're a fascinating group, and we're excited to introduce you to them and how they make it happen.

You can stay informed on local weather events and sign up for Alert Waterloo Region. This service allows residents to receive important public safety messages in the event of large-scale emergencies such as floods, severe weather, or significant power outages. Notifications can be delivered to landlines, mobile phones, and email.

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Improving access to child care in Waterloo Region

Season 3 · Episode 28

Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 14:46

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 have enough educators to staff them?

On this episode we sit down with experts from across the region and learn that as critical as this funding is, it only solves half the problem. Have a listen and let us know what you think on our social channels.

Joining us on this episode:

Barb Cardow, Director of Children`s Services, Region of Waterloo
Kristine Parsons, Director of Operations, Rising Oaks Early Learning Ontario
Carolyn Finlayson, Chair, Child Development & Education Studies, Conestoga College

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Your Region Pod at The Homes For All Summit

Season 2 · Episode 18

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 • Duration 20:38

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, and build affordable homes. They also took the opportunity to explore some pretty innovative solutions to help get shovels in the ground.

On this episode, we hear from the participants and learn what is possible. It was a fascinating day. We hope that our coverage of this event provides some insight on the complexities of the issue, and more about the solutions that are being explored.

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ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Aug 28th

Season 2 · Episode 17

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 • Duration 06:38

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
Region to receive $18M in infrastructure funds
Council endorses rail link from Cambridge to Guelph
Region to review its Taxi By-law

Check out our monthly newsletter Making Decisions The Matter on our website to learn more about these decisions and others that impact our community.

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What goes into my commute?

Season 2 · Episode 16

Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 15:24

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!

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What are the causes of chronic homelessness?

Season 1 · Episode 15

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 • Duration 14:36

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.

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ICYMI: The Latest From Council, June 19th

Season 1 · Episode 14

Friday, June 21, 2024 • Duration 05:44

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 organizations
Council calls on province for funding to address substance use and harms
Independent consultant to review Council remuneration, with public input
Region requesting inclusion in federal wastewater surveillance program

Check out our monthly newsletter Making Decisions The Matter on our website to learn more about these decisions and others that impact our community.

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Chronic Homelessness in Waterloo Region. How did we get here?

Season 1 · Episode 13

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 • Duration 15:03

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 this goal?

We will hear from the people who have experienced homelessness, the academics who study it, and the key players who are working to address the crisis here in The Region.

Our first episode, The State of Chronic Homelessness in The Region. How did we get here? will try to provide some context on how we got here.

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ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Apr 24th

Season 1 · Episode 12

Thursday, May 2, 2024 • Duration 04:54

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 priorities
Council approves contractor for Bleams Road improvements
Region extends lower speed on Swan Street in North Dumfries
Region to hire project manager to work on MobilityPLUS scheduling upgrades
Region to consider truck ban in downtown Ayr due to community concerns

Check out the podcast to learn more about these decisions and others that impact our community.

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How do we compete with the car?

Season 1 · Episode 11

Thursday, April 18, 2024 • Duration 19:39

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 App Store or Google Play and get set up to ride in a matter of minutes. The app can also be used to locate available vehicles. For more information on the program, visit www.rideneuron.com/canada. For rules for riding and how-to-ride information, visit scootsafe.com and select Waterloo Region.

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