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Your Region Pod

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 Apple Podcasts Amazon: Your Region Pod Podcast on Amazon Music Podcast Addict: Your Region Pod • Podcast AddictPodchaser: Your Region Pod - Government Podcast | PodchaserWe want to hear from you! Let us know what you think of our podcast, and what other topics you would like us to cover. You can reach us at this email or through one of our social media links below. X: Region of Waterloo (@RegionWaterloo) / X (twitter.com) Instagram: Regional Municipality of Waterloo | Kitchener, Ontario | Instagram photos and videos FB: Region of Waterloo | Kitchener ON | FacebookLinkedin: Region of Waterloo | LinkedIn 

  1. 19시간 전

    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 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 Reg...

    9분

  2. 10월 24일

    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 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...

    12분

  3. 9월 25일

    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 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...

    21분

  4. 9월 11일

    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 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...

    7분

  5. 8월 29일

    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 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...

    15분

  6. 7월 10일

    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 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...

    15분
  7. ICYMI: The Latest From Council, June 19th

    6월 21일

    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 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...

    6분

  8. 6월 4일

    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 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...

    15분
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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. Subscribe and download from wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts: Spotify: Your Region Pod | Podcast on SpotifyiTunes: Your Region Pod on Apple Podcasts Amazon: Your Region Pod Podcast on Amazon Music Podcast Addict: Your Region Pod • Podcast AddictPodchaser: Your Region Pod - Government Podcast | PodchaserWe want to hear from you! Let us know what you think of our podcast, and what other topics you would like us to cover. You can reach us at this email or through one of our social media links below. X: Region of Waterloo (@RegionWaterloo) / X (twitter.com) Instagram: Regional Municipality of Waterloo | Kitchener, Ontario | Instagram photos and videos FB: Region of Waterloo | Kitchener ON | FacebookLinkedin: Region of Waterloo | LinkedIn 

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    Region of Waterloo
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    2023년 - 2024년
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