07 Jun 2026 2 min read News Roundup

News roundup: June 7, 2026

No right turns on red, GRT summer passes, and Victoria Park upgrades

Part of Kitchener bike Route 1 along Henry Sturm Trail

Here’s the latest in walking, biking, and transit news for Waterloo Region from the last week or so.

What's happening

MYERS ROAD: The Region is seeking public input for a proposed urbanization improvement of Myers Road from Walter Street to Branchton Road. A survey is now open until June 26th (EngageWR)

CTV News: Region of Waterloo to ban right turns on red lights at some intersections during pilot project
The Record: New bike route connects The Boardwalk to downtown Kitchener
CAA has deemed Ira Needles Blvd the worst road in their Western Ontario area, though their methodology is unclear (CAA)
Ontario insurance changes starting July 1 will mean pedestrians or cyclists hit by drivers will only be eligible for some accident benefits if they have their own auto insurance policies (Driving)
A 23-year-old woman was struck and killed by a turning truck driver at University & Marsland in Waterloo. Police say charges are anticipated (CTV News)
Guelph Today: Lots of support as efforts continue to complete G2G trail. All three levels of government are supportive of efforts to complete the Guelph to Goderich trail by 2027

Starting June 25, GRT riders can now buy monthly passes through the GRT Pay and Transit apps. GRT is also launching a new summer pass through GRT Pay, available starting tomorrow, June 8 (Region of Waterloo)
Kitchener Central Station: the Canadian Human Rights Committee published a statement welcoming the court’s affirmation of the Charter rights of the encampment residents (Canadian Human Rights Committee)
The Record: Township bus service upgrades delayed in Waterloo Region
Cambridge Today: Grand River Transit trying to make bus travel easier for seniors. GRT held a training day for older adults this week designed to help them navigate the transit system
Cambridge Today: Transit subsidies under review as GRT revenues dip. Grand River Transit has launched a multi-year fare and revenue strategy that aims to generate up to $1.5 million in incremental annual revenues by considering changes to its current subsidy programs
The Trillium: When GO trains break ‘cardinal rules,’ Ontario keeps investigations secret. Leaked documents show Metrolinx quietly self-investigates nearly every time trains speed, run stop signals, or enter work zones

The Record: New Kitchener growth plan brings taller buildings, more density to more neighbourhoods
Plans for 57- and 51-storey towers approved next to Borden ION station (CityNews)
The Record: Survey shows 1,500 jobs lost, $500M in investment frozen by water crisis
CTV News: Major upgrades coming to Kitchener’s Victoria Park in the next decade