Media Releases

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.

Woolwich, ON – Woolwich Township’s Climate Action Initiative will be launching a “Talk to an Owner” event series where interested parties can gain first-hand knowledge from electric car, electric bike, and cargo bike owners.  The first event in the series will be held on Saturday, September 24^th, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Canadian Tire in Elmira (325 Arthur Street South).

Woolwich Township offers our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, to the people of Britain and all the nations of the Commonwealth, on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Upon reflection I apologize and regret not stopping the comments from Councillor Martin pertaining to the rainbow crosswalk.  Woolwich prides itself on being a forward-thinking inclusive Township who invites and welcomes residents including those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. 

Waterloo Region – With the recent precipitation that has been received, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich are lifting the open burn ban that came into effect July 28^th, 2022.

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

Woolwich, ON – The Township of Woolwich Economic Development and Tourism Department has launched a Businesses Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Project. The project is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures (WWCF), and the Township of Woolwich.

Woolwich, ON – In January 2022, the Township of Woolwich received a $250,000 grant from the Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund – Capital stream. This 12-month grant, delivered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), supports the replacement of the ball diamond lighting at Lions Park in Elmira. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2022 and will provide Township users and local sports organizations improved lighting and playability for years to come.

Woolwich, ON – Have you been thinking of running for office and are looking to make a difference in Woolwich? Register as a candidate for the 2022 municipal election. Woolwich Township reminds you that there is only one month remaining; nominations will be taken until August 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

Woolwich, ON – A partnership along the Grand River between the Township of Woolwich, the West Montrose Family Camp, and Regional Tourism Organization 4 has created a new river access point in West Montrose, Woolwich.  The grand opening for this river access point is scheduled for June 29^th, 2022.