Region of Waterloo launches citizen-focused website
Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo launched a new, engaging and user-friendly website on February 26, 2018: www.regionofwaterloo.ca.
The new site has updated information, improved accessibility, compatibility with mobile devices, and social media connectivity. The website also incorporates the previously stand-alone websites for Public Health and Emergency Services and Community Services.
Developed with extensive community and staff input, the website will help meet the needs of residents and visitors, many of whom use the website as a first point of access to Regional programs and services.
Key features of the new website include:
- Easy, service-oriented navigation including an “I want to” feature.
- Enhanced user experience with increased ability to transact business and engage citizens.
- Integration of the Community Services and Public Health websites into the corporate website.
- Improved news and calendar tools with a subscription function.
- An improved Council calendar, including agendas, minutes and webcasts
- An online translator and improved search functionality.
- An AODA compliant website, accessible to all devices including smart phones, tablets, desktops, etc.
- An improved news and public notices module that connects directly to our social media feeds.
Visit www.regionofwaterloo.ca and subscribe to our news and public notices for regular updates on Regional programs and services.
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For more information, contact:
Bryan Stortz, Director, Corporate Communications, Region of Waterloo
519-575-4408
bstortz@regionofwaterloo.ca