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.
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Episodes
19 episodes
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 lon...
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Episode 19
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12:29
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 R...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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20:38
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 Cou...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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6:38
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 #YourReg...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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15:24
What are the causes of chronic homelessness?
In Part 2 of our series on chronic homelessness in Waterloo Region, we explore the...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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14:36
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<...
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Episode 14
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5:44
Chronic Homelessness in Waterloo Region. How did we get here?
Chronic homelessness is growing across The Region, and it has reached a crisis poi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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15:03
ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Apr 24th
Among the decisions made at Regional Council this month:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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4:54
How do we compete with the car?
The Neuron Mobility program is back for users in
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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19:39
ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Mar 20th
Among the decisions made at Regional Council this month:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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3:52
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 wondering why. In this episode we answer this...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:07
ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Feb 21st
Among the decisions made at Regional Council this month:Extension to River Road;Using Re...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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4:56
Dementia and the power of song
Music has the power to take us back to a time, or place, in our lives that makes us feel good. At the Region of Waterloo’s Community Alzheimer Program...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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13:48
ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Jan 24th
Not everyone has 3 hours to watch Regional of Waterloo Council sessions. So twice a month Chevon brings you the highlights to help you stay up to date on the decisions that matt...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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4:03
It came from outer space!
What happens when there is an emergency in the Region? A storm, blizzard, or flood can have a huge impact on our community. Enter the Emergency Management Off...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:22
ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Dec 13th
Not everyone has 3 hours to watch Regional of Waterloo Council sessions. So once a month Chevon will bring you the highlights and help you stay up to date on the
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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3:06
How does an airport fuel innovation?
For many of us here in The Region of Waterloo, YKF is a convenient place to fly in and out of. In fact, the airport has become so popular that the number of passengers flying out of YKF is projected...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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14:44
ICYMI: The Latest From Council, Nov 22nd
Not everyone has 3 hours to watch Regional of Waterloo Council sessions. So twice a month Chevon will bring you the highlights and help you stay up to date on the
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Episode 2
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5:00
Why does my water taste like this?
It probably comes as no surprise that bottled water is one of the fastest rising beverage sectors in the world. But how does it compare to the stuff coming out of our taps here in the region? Can you taste the difference? In this episode we sit...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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