Environment

Possible solutions pour in for region's water capacity issue, still no firm fix

Hours of discussions around the regional horseshoe once again, as possible solutions poured in to council for Waterloo Region's water capacity problem. The talks stemmed from a report detailing a list...

January 29, 2026 12:03 pm EST EST

Local advocates want to see a 'Blue Belt' created to protect groundwater

While Waterloo Regional Council weighs its options to address the water capacity issue, a local not-for-profit is advocating for a permanent solution. Citizens for Safe Ground Water (CSGW) is based...

January 28, 2026 3:48 pm EST EST

Staff report dives into solutions for region's water capacity issue

A new staff report is diving into potential solutions to address the water capacity constraints in a part of Waterloo Region. Regional staff have been assessing the problem since it was first identified...

January 27, 2026 2:44 pm EST EST

Arctic temperatures persist with a cold warning in place

It's going to feel closer to -30 with wind chill values bringing frigid temperatures to Waterloo Region. A yellow warning for cold weather was issued by Environment Canada on Monday, with a wind chill...

January 26, 2026 1:57 pm EST EST

Nearly 200 cm of snow has fallen on Waterloo Region this winter

Waterloo Region recovers from another heavy winter storm and prepares for a work week of bitter cold. According to 570's Meteorologist Allister Aalders, 10 to 15 centimetres fell on the region beginning...

January 26, 2026 1:56 pm EST EST

Kitchener warns of 'challenging' roads as winter overwhelms plow crews, salt supplies

As heavy snow continues to punish Waterloo Region roads this winter, the City of Kitchener is out with an advisory for residents, warning of "challenging" road conditions. This winter, the city has...

January 23, 2026 10:54 am EST EST

Guelph reviewing winter maintenance following 'crazy' winter storms

Snow removal in the Royal City could be put under the microscope in the coming months as Guelph looks to improve winter maintenance operations and integrate space for more public opinions following a wintery...

January 22, 2026 3:09 pm EST EST

Cambridge councillor to table motion looking to improve snowplowing

You're not alone if you've had enough of winter already. Since that first big snowstorm in November, Waterloo Region has seen fairly consistent snowfall with a number of snow events declared. In fact,...

January 21, 2026 3:42 pm EST EST

As the planet warms, how can the Winter Olympics and Paralympics adapt?

TORONTO — Climate change is rapidly shrinking the number of reliable hosts for the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, say Canadian researchers studying how to adapt the Games as a new paper floats the...

January 28, 2026 5:32 pm EST EST

Snow prompts some parking bans in Waterloo Region

Flurries are expected to continue overnight Wednesday, after snow fell, causing yet another messy commute. The accumulation was enough for Environment Canada to issue a yellow warning for snowfall,...

January 21, 2026 4:57 pm EST EST