ALT A group of adults and young children engage in activities in a classroom setting. A prominent message reads, "We appreciate you," thanking Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Workers, with the hashtag #ECEAppreciation. The Region of Waterloo logo is displayed at the bottom.

ALT Aerial view of a busy urban intersection with cars. A tall building casts a shadow over part of the road. The intersection shows visible lane markings and pedestrian crosswalks. A patch of grass is visible on one side, and several smaller buildings are nearby.

ALT A person is working at a desk with two computer monitors displaying aerial maps and geospatial data. Text on the image reads, "Join a team that gets things done. Come Rep the Region."

ALT A large pile of dark compost is shown with a blue plastic bin and a shovel placed in the ground nearby. Bright autumn trees can be seen behind the compost pile.

ALT Flyer with a pink and orange gradient background. At the top, "Local voices, local choices" is written. Below, the WR Votes logo is inside a speech bubble. Text states, "The municipal election is happening on Monday, October 26." An icon of a calendar is next to the date. At the bottom, "Visit wrvotes.com for everything you need to know" is displayed.

ALT A graphic featuring the logo of the Region of Waterloo at the top, with the text "Media Release" prominently displayed on a geometric blue and green background.

ALT The image shows a group portrait of the Region of Waterloo councillors, seated and standing in formal attire. A speech bubble reads "Making decisions that matter," accompanied by icons and text promoting homes for all, equitable services and opportunities, climate-aligned growth, and a resilient organization.

ALT An image featuring a building with a red roof encircled by a blue border. The text reads "Light It Up! For NDEAM, Thursday, October 15, 2026," with logos for ODEN, CSE, MentorAbility Canada, and Jobs Ability displayed at the bottom.

ALT A graphic featuring the logo of the Region of Waterloo at the top, with the text "Media Release" prominently displayed on a geometric blue and green background.

ALT Council meeting chamber with a curved seating arrangement and a central circular table.

ALT A graphic featuring the logo of the Region of Waterloo at the top, with the text "Media Release" prominently displayed on a geometric blue and green background.

ALT A street scene in front of the Seagram Distillers building in Waterloo, with two people walking on the sidewalk past shops and greenery. Text reads: "Is your business prepared?" and includes the Alert Waterloo Region logo.

ALT A graphic featuring the logo of the Region of Waterloo at the top, with the text "Media Release" prominently displayed on a geometric blue and green background.

ALT Cartoon depiction of a residential driveway with recycling and trash bins. A text bubble says, "Leave your carts at the end of your driveway, away from cars, loose leaves, and other obstacles." A pile of leaves is nearby.

ALT Two garbage bins, a black one and a green Republic Services bin, are placed 2 feet apart on a sidewalk. Leaves are nearby, and a message advises proper cart placement for efficient collection.

ALT The image shows two illustrations of garbage bins on a street. In both, a black bin and a green recycling bin are positioned on the street next to scattered autumn leaves. A red circle with a white X indicates incorrect placement. Text in the center says, "Please don’t place the carts on the road.

ALT A graphic featuring the logo of the Region of Waterloo at the top, with the text "Media Release" prominently displayed on a geometric blue and green background.

ALT Festive autumn-themed background with pumpkins and leaves. Text in the center reads: "The Region of Waterloo offices will be closed on: Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving Day.