Media Releases

Waterloo Region – In an effort to reduce the increased fire risk caused by continuing dry and hot weather, a full fire ban has been issued in the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.

Waterloo Region – With the weather expected to remain dry and hot in the coming days, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich will continue to monitor the dry conditions to determine if a Burn Ban is deemed necessary.

Woolwich, ON – June is Pride Month, when the 2SLGBTQ+ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride Month celebrates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for marginalized groups. The Township of Woolwich’s display of the Intersex Progress Pride Flag is a demonstration of the community’s commitment to an inclusive community, and a reminder that discrimination, prejudice, and ignorance have no place in our Township.

Woolwich, ON – At the Council meeting on March 21^st, 2023, Woolwich Council directed staff to proceed with the plans to develop the property at 28 South Street with Menno Homes, now known as Beyond Housing.

National Team to conduct final training camp prior to the upcoming World Para Hockey Championship, closing with an exhibition series against Team USA

Elmira, ON – Waterloo Region is pleased to welcome back the Men’s National Para Hockey Team as part of their training program leading up to the 2023 World Para Hockey Championship.

Woolwich Township – In approving the 2023 Budget, Woolwich Council demonstrated its commitment to investing solidly and thoughtfully to address the challenges of our growing community.  Council supported additional resources to effectively manage growth along with funding to advance critical infrastructure projects that continue to help the municipality tackle the Township’s infrastructure deficit, and investments in quality of life services and facilities.

Woolwich Township, ON – Today, Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Woolwich Fire Services announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

Woolwich, ON – A partnership within the village of St. Jacobs between the Township of Woolwich, members of the St. Jacobs BIA, and the federal government have created a new community space at the corner of Queensway Drive and Spring Street, adjacent to the St. Jacobs Library.

Voters are choosing to either vote online, not in-line or by phone while on the go!  With Woolwich Council proving the opportunity to vote via internet or telephone voting methods, Woolwich voters have joined hundreds of other Ontario municipalities casting their ballots electronically in the 2022 Municipal Election.  More voters have already cast their ballot before voting day using internet and telephone voting in the 2022 Municipal Election for the Township of Woolwich.

Sadly, the Townships of Wellesley and Woolwich learned that Mark Fraser, the WRDSB Trustee candidate for Wellesley/Woolwich passed away suddenly.  We offer our sincerest condolences to Mr. Fraser’s family and friends.