Karen Redman

Today’s smoky skies are a reminder of the wildfires impacting communities across Northern Ontario. Please take precautions, limit outdoor activity & follow local air quality guidance. Thinking of those affected, and grateful to the emergency responders & volunteers.

Thank you to Minister Jill Dunlop for visiting Waterloo Region yesterday and joining @WRPSToday for an informative discussion on the Public Safety Communications Centre and its role in supporting emergency response across our community.

Exciting day in #WaterlooRegion as Great Lakes Helicopter broke ground on their new hangar facility and expansion. This investment will support pilot training, workforce development, innovation, and economic growth in our region. Congrats to the GLH team on this milestone.

We shared some exciting news from the William Street Pumping Station this morning! Additional water capacity in the Mannheim Service Area is now available ahead of schedule—helping support new homes, jobs & growing communities across #WatReg.

Great news for #WatReg! We’ve unlocked additional water capacity in the Mannheim Service Area ahead of schedule. There’s more work ahead, but today’s announcement is a significant step in supporting housing, economic development and a strong future for our community.

At @RegionWaterloo Doon Heritage Village this morning - one of my favourite spots - celebrating its next chapter. Improved accessibility, expanded stories, and a renewed commitment to inclusion. Join us July 1 for reopening day—free admission!

Great to join the @UWaterloo Future Cities Innovation Challenge finals at Velocity on Friday as a judge. Impressed by the creativity and ideas from students tackling real challenges in our communities. The future is in good hands 👏

This weekend, I was grateful to join community events across Waterloo Region—marking World Refugee Day, celebrating at the KW Multicultural Festival, and connecting at the Indigenous Market for National Indigenous Peoples Day. Proud of our diverse, welcoming community 💛

Great discussion this morning at #Vision1Million on how #WaterlooRegion prepares for growth ahead. Good to be there with Councillors Joe Gowing, Jim Erb, Joe Nowak & Sandy Shantz — collaboration will be key. Thanks @GKWCC for bringing partners together.

Great to be at @hofwatreg Strawberry Social today.🍓Inspired by the impact of Building a Village - and the community making it happen every day.

I was honoured to attend the Ga’nigọhi:yo Indigenous Child Care & Family Centre Land Blessing. A powerful & meaningful ceremony, it brought community together to honour the land, our ancestors & future generations. Nia:wen for including me in this special day.

I was proud to join @KarisDisability for the 4th annual Belongathon—walking & rolling together along the Laurel & Spurline trails. Thank you to organizers, partners, families & advocates for your energy & compassion in helping build a more inclusive #WatReg.

Great to be in Cambridge this morning for the Southpoint Phase 2 groundbreaking. A strong example of the housing and community growth we need in Waterloo Region. Thanks to @Polocorp, Gemini Homes, and all partners—looking forward to seeing Southpoint continue to grow.

#ICYMI: The annual Water Conservation By-law is now in effect until Sep 30! This helps ensure a reliable water supply all summer by preventing everyone from using water at the same time. Find your watering schedule: regionofwaterloo.ca/waterbylaw

Welcomed our newest @ROWParamedics recruits today as they received their epaulettes. Congrats to each of you—your dedication to serving others is inspiring. As we mark 25 years of regional paramedic services, we’re proud to see the next generation step forward. 🚑

Pleased to be in Ottawa today with federal & provincial partners to discuss the Canada–Ontario Partnership to Build. Strong collaboration is key. DCs fund the infrastructure behind housing, & municipalities need flexible, responsive tools to support growth and affordability.

Honoured to attend the Kitchener Lions Club Citizen of the Year Gala to celebrate Penny & Manfred Conrad. Their legacy - innovation, sustainability, and deep community impact - has helped shape Waterloo Region for the better. Congrats and thank you for helping our region thrive!

It was great to see the next generation learning about water & the environment at the @wwcgf96. This incredible event engages thousands of students each year to learn about the importance of water. Thank you to the organizers, volunteers & educators who make it possible!

Proud to see RetrofitWR launched yesterday, helping homeowners lower energy costs, improve comfort and cut emissions. Supported by @FCM_online Green Municipal Fund, in partnership with @RegionWaterloo, @GrandBridgeNRG and @ReepGreen. 🌱

Water capacity is something I’m hearing about a lot – and I appreciate the conversation. Most important: our drinking water is safe. We’re managing capacity to keep pace with growth while staying reliable. I’ll continue to share updates as this work moves ahead.