Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor

Ward 7 Councillor, City of Waterloo

[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

Thanks for all the years of productive dialogue and news sharing on this platform. I am now closing this account. I’m on LinkedIn.

[Region of Waterloo @RegionWaterloo]

Visit a warming space near you to get shelter from the cold ❄️These are safe & warm environments that everyone can access to get relief from the cold: https://t.co/2Ixt9tU1OH

[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

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[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

“This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal. 1/3

[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

I know the world is bruised and bleeding, and though it is important not to ignore its pain, it is also critical to refuse to succumb to its malevolence. Like failure, chaos contains information that can lead to knowledge—even wisdom. Like art.” - Tony Morrison 2/3

[Region of Waterloo Waste @WasteWR]

Head’s up Waterloo Region! Our curbside yard waste collection program is coming to an end. Cambridge/Waterloo your last collection is the week of Nov. 18. Kitchener/Townships your last collection week is Nov. 25. https://t.co/yyRHNC4M5A

[DataStream @DataStreamH2O]

We're looking forward to attending the Our Living Waters webinar on October 3, discussing the role of the Canada Water Agency (CWA) in National Freshwater Collaboration. There will be some fantastic speakers, be sure to register! https://t.co/VyDybljFRQ

[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

Thirsty? Need to refill your water bottle? Put your location into the map at https://t.co/rIErwF0wEt and find a FREE refill location.
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[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

Oh wow! Make sure you read the accounts of how women journalists in Canada have been targeted. This doesn’t surprise me but it is sobering.

[#WomenInJournalism @CFWIJ]

1/🚨Digital war on women journalists🚨. Over the last 5 years, 3,400 violations against women journalists have been documented by Women Press Freedom. 10% have involved vicious online attacks—from relentless trolling to AI-driven deepfakes. Canada (45), the US (43), and Pakistan (40) were where journalists were most affected. These attacks are not just silencing voices, they are driving women out of journalism entirely.

Read our 5 year data report on the online war against women journalists: https://t.co/XLwaXfrLgr

[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

Our post-secondary students are returning to Uptown. Look out for these road closures and redirections.

[City of Waterloo @citywaterloo]

Heads up, it’s move-in weekend! University Ave and surrounding streets will be extra busy, so avoid the area if you can and please be patient. Let's give our new neighbours a warm welcome 👋

Signs will be posted, but if you want to plan your route: https://t.co/onnYHbygr8

[City of Waterloo @citywaterloo]

Most city facilities and services are closed this Monday Sept 2. Details here: https://t.co/FuwjXgFFfU

The good news is, you can still get your swim on! Swimplex/Moses Springer pools will be open (weather permitting). Find schedule: https://t.co/HsBvBToLHb 🏊‍♀️

[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

@BecLizWag @UWaterloo @citywaterloo Thanks for pointing this out. Though it’s planned work, it’s NOT currently on our posted list of closures. I’ll follow-up.

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[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

Please help conserve water! If you’ve been following the news in Calgary or Montreal, you can see what happens when the break happens before the repair!!

[Region of Waterloo @RegionWaterloo]

We need your help to conserve water August 19-25 while we fix a water pipe. Conserving water will help keep our water supply in good shape. Read more details on how to conserve water in affected areas: https://t.co/dzFizkJQ5v.

[Region of Waterloo @RegionWaterloo]

Hey #WatReg: the Water Conservation By-law is now in effect until September 30! Please adhere to your watering schedule and check out our outdoor watering tips.

[Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier]

Nine young #Indigenous artists were chosen to share their experiences related to water challenges. Last fall, they gathered in person and co-launched #IYAWI - the Indigenous Youth, Art and Water Initiative.
Full video: https://t.co/lOsuQxjo5A
#WaterRights #WaterAction

[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

@WRPSToday @citywaterloo Thank you. An officer followed up after my initial report.

[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

Tonight while returning home from the drone show at Waterloo Park, I was shot in the face with a firework. Intentionally. I am a little singed, but not significantly injured. I was shot at multiple times and hit once. This firework insanity has to stop. @citywaterloo @WRPSToday

[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

@drtymaggot @citywaterloo @WRPSToday I was assaulted. An officer followed up. Definitely a busy night.

[Julie Wright | Ward 7 Councillor @WrightWard7]

@DawnCharlton @citywaterloo @WRPSToday It’s just nuts that people shoot fireworks at other people. It’s happened at Mary Allen Park, Victoria Park, school yards… happens at night, broad daylight…