Posted: Jul 06, 2021 7:14 PM ET | Last Updated: July 6
Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang is Waterloo region s medical officer of health. Speaking at a board of health meeting Tuesday evening, Wang promised more news on a possible move to Step 2 of reopening later in the week.(Carmen Groleau/CBC)
People in Waterloo region will have to wait a few days longer for word on a possible move to Step 2 of Ontario s reopening plan.
At a board of health meeting Tuesday, the region s medical officer of health noted case rates have dipped in recent days, but it remains in a precarious situation. We will continue to watch the trends and I expect to be able to share more on Step 2 later this week, said Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, who has said previously the region is likely to stay put until mid-July.
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I am deeply sorry for the pain my actions have caused each of you and our community as a whole. As I stated in June, I don t expect forgiveness based on my words alone. I committed to showing the community that you can count on me to continue fighting hard for everyone through my actions and leadership, he continued on.
Armstrong added that he is proud of the work the region is doing and looks forward to future advice and information from the newly-formed anti-racism advisory working group An apology does not heal racial trauma
Several council colleagues weighed in before Armstrong s apology to share thoughts on the matter, including Coun. Sue Foxton who addressed community reaction.
Posted: Jan 13, 2021 5:56 AM ET | Last Updated: January 13
The Region of Waterloo is hosting a public feedback meeting about the 2021 police budget the evening of Jan. 14. (Colin Butler/CBC)
People living in the Region of Waterloo will have a chance to weigh in on the 2021 regional police budget at a virtual feedback meeting Thursday evening.
Waterloo regional police are asking for a 2021 operating budget of $185 million, an increase of almost three per cent from last year s budget of $180 million.
Regional council is set to approve the region s final budget – including the 2021 police budget – next week.
Meanwhile, the group Reallocate WR is pushing council to send the current budget back to the police services board for another trim.