Passport Community Developer Team - Central West Region

02/02/2026

01/30/2026

Dreaming of spring? So are we! Because spring means the return of Horse Group!
Horse Group will return in April in collaboration with Black Acres Equine Ed in Mono.
Join friends (both human and equine) and support professionals at Black Acres Equine to learn skills, spend time with, engage in grooming, walking and crafting with the horses! This group is perfect for people who love to be around animals and be in nature.
https://branchingoutsupportservices.ca/events/

01/30/2026

❄️ What’s waiting for you at Winterfest 2026? ❄️

✔️ Cross-country skiing
✔️ Skating & snowshoeing
✔️ Horse-drawn sleigh rides
✔️ Live music & BBQ lunch
✔️ Indoor activities
✔️ Community booths
✔️ Snowflake draw
✔️ SO much winter fun!

*Please note, lunch counter and snowflake draw are cash only. No ATM on site.

Join us this Sunday, February 1st, 12–4 p.m. at the Mono Community Centre! ⛄💙

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

If you’re getting Passport funding, your funding amount will automatically renew on April 1, 2026. You will not get a renewal notice from your local Passport agency.

If you use MyDirectPlan to manage your funds, you will need to manually enter your funding amount for the year once the new fiscal year starts—then MyDirectPlan will track your balance based on your claim submissions.

Have questions about your funding? Visit passportfunding.ca/faqs

12/30/2025

Did you know?

Please see the passport funding guidelines here:https://files.ontario.ca/mccss-passport-guidelines-april-2023-en-2023-03-06.pdf

12/20/2025

Skate Night Date Night is BACK! 🤩❄️ Grab your ice skates and head to the Waterloo Public Square ice rink every Wednesday in January and February to skate along to amazing tunes spun live by DJ King Kadeem or get warm with delicious treats from Hissing Goose Coffee Roasters. ☕️

Each week will feature a different playlist theme, so bring your skates and get ready to have some winter fun in uptown! 🎶

📆 January & February (Wednesday's)
⏰ 6-8 p.m.
📍 Waterloo Public Square ice rink (75 King St S)

Want to join but don’t own skates? ⛸️ You can rent just a short walk away from McPhails Cycle and Sport or borrow a pair from Waterloo Public Library. Visit their websites for details.

Find more upcoming events: www.waterloo.ca/events