ION releases trailer for upcoming documentary

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo has released a trailer for “Growing Up: The Story of ION Light Rail in Waterloo Region” an upcoming feature length documentary.

The documentary showcases the Region of Waterloo’s decision to build light rail transit and the transformative impact the project has had on our community. It also tells the story behind this generational project and illuminates how Waterloo Region has been shaped as a result of building light rail.

“We have a strong history here in the Region of planning for the future, of making the right decisions to ensure we leave behind a community that is economically sound for future generations,” says Councillor Tom Galloway, Chair of the Region of Waterloo’s Planning and Works Committee. “ION light rail is already a major part of Waterloo Region’s story, and this documentary captures that narrative”.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNNe2B8BHC0

The documentary will be released in 2019.

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For more information please contact:

TJ Flynn Manager, Community Relations, ION, 519-575-4757, ext. 3461 or via email tflynn@regionofwaterloo.ca