Media Releases

Area municipalities asking patrons to ‘check before you rec’ 

Waterloo Region –?As required by the Province of Ontario, beginning September 22, municipalities across Waterloo Region will require all individuals entering an indoor municipal recreation facility or community centre to provide proof of full vaccination along with identification.

Woolwich, ON – With the health and safety of employees and the public as the top priority, the Township of Woolwich is implementing a mandatory vaccination policy that requires staff to disclose their vaccination status by September 22, 2021. Staff who are not vaccinated, or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will be required to undergo education on the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination, as well as participate in a rapid antigen testing program.

Woolwich, ON – The Township of Woolwich is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Aldous as Woolwich’s new Township Fire Chief.

North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich, ON – After a successful event in 2020, the popular dining event will return again this fall!

Woolwich, ON – Today, the Downtown Elmira BIA (“BIA”) and the Township of Woolwich are happy to announce that the Elmira Art Exhibit (“EAE”) is open for the public to enjoy! This outdoor art project aims to positively impact both the arts and culture industry and local business community by showcasing ten pieces of public art to the downtown.

Waterloo Region – Area municipalities across Waterloo region, remind residents to keep safety top of mind as well being a good neighbour when setting of fireworks this Canada Day.

Woolwich, ON – Woolwich Township would like to provide an update following the additional discussion of the A Better Tent City (ABTC) proposal at Council on the evening of Tuesday, June 8^th, 2021.

Waterloo Region – The Government of Ontario has announced it will move the province into Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Woolwich, ON – On June 1^st, Woolwich Council endorsed the TransformWR strategy, as the community climate change mitigation strategy for the Township of Woolwich. The TransformWR strategy identifies 78 actions to reduce our local greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by the year 2050.

Woolwich, ON – Woolwich Township would like to provide a status update following the A Better Tent City (ABTC) presentation to Council on the evening of Tuesday, June 1^st, 2021.