Mary Lou Roe

Last week I had the chance to attend two meaningful community events in the City of Waterloo — the Region of Waterloo Anti-Hate Campaign Kickoff at the Erb West Community Centre and the Waterloo Wayside Open House.

Both highlight the strength of our community — standing together against hate and supporting one another through connection, compassion, and care.

Thank you to everyone involved for the important work you do in making Waterloo a more inclusive and supportive community. 💛

Saturday night, we recognized and celebrated the leadership, compassion, and community impact of John Neufeld. For 16 years, John has been a dedicated leader whose own story of belonging has guided his work to bring a sense of connection and care to our most vulnerable community members.

Thank you, John, for all you’ve done for Waterloo Region and House of Friendship. We wish you every success in your next chapter!

So much fun and excitement at Hack the North 2025 in City of Waterloo this weekend!

Highlights include:
✨ 1,200 hackers from around the world
✨ 50+ sponsor partners
✨ 36 hours of non-stop creation
✨ 1 WORLD RECORD LEGO Build 🏆

History made! Now get some sleep!