Waterloo Region is a leader in smart growth planning, including Regional Growth Management Strategy that started in 2003. It’s a framework that gave us ION Rapid Transit, protected our irreplaceable groundwater resources, supported a thriving agricultural sector, and directed growth to complete communities in our urban centres.
Members of the region's administration and finance committee have reversed a vote that gave regional politicians free benefits for life after they've served at least one four-year term on council.
The measure, approved during one of the last meetings of the former council’s term, caused a flurry of controversy and some current councillors have already said they plan to try to undo the decision.
The measure, approved during one of the last meetings of the former council’s term, caused a flurry of controversy and some current councillors have already said they plan to try to undo the decision.