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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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S3E29 From Plows to Patrollers: Behind the scenes with the Winter Maintenance teams
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…
S3E28 Improving access to child care in Waterloo Region
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…
S2E26 How can you benefit from a roundabout?
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…
S2E25 A local look at climate change and the Region
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…
S2E24 Meet the pollinators!
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…
S2E23 What does it mean to belong?
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 episode came out of a symposium called “Forward Together:…
S2E22 Have you discovered the Discovery Space?
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…
S2E21 Into The Region's Digestive System!
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…
S2E20 Could you fit all of your garbage in a mason jar?
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…
S2E19 Am I driving too fast?
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…
S2E18 Your Region Pod at The Homes For All Summit
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…
S2E17 ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Aug 28th
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…
S2E16 What goes into my commute?
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…
S1E15 What are the causes of chronic homelessness?
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…
S1E14 ICYMI: The Latest From Council, June 19th
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…
S1E13 Chronic Homelessness in Waterloo Region. How did we get here?
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…
S1E12 ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Apr 24th
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…
S1E11 How do we compete with the car?
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…
S1E10 ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Mar 20th
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…
S1E9 What is happening with my recycling?
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…
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Your Region Pod has published 28 episodes since October 2023, covering topics in Government.
Your Region Pod is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 11m.
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