Newsletters

WOWC May 2026 Newsletter

The newsletter highlights the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus’ ongoing advocacy efforts on key regional priorities, including healthcare access, housing, transportation infrastructure, local governance, and rural representation. It also features new partnerships and policy submissions aimed at supporting economic growth and municipal collaboration. Additional updates include economic development resources for elected officials, a major $100 million investment in Ontario’s agri-food sector, new funding opportunities through Innovative Solutions Canada, and the launch of The Local Edge podcast.

WOWC April 2026 Newsletter

Registration is now officially open for the 2026 Western Ontario Municipal Conference!
WOWC Urges Province to Protect Local Governance in Bill 100
Perth County to Host the Municipal Agriculture Economic Development & Planning Forum

WOWC March 2026 Newsletter Features

WOWC Statement on the 2026 Ontario Budget
SAVE THE DATE – Western Ontario Municipal Conference – Friday, October 16, 2026
Community Surveys Going out Soon
2026 Rural Research Symposium
OSUM Conference: April 29 – May 1, 2026
Welcome Sarah Fencott: Municipal Climate Internship Program

WOWC February 2026 Newsletter Features

WOWC February 2026 Newsletter Features WOWC Meets with Minister Flack 2025 EDCO Awards of Excellence Recipients Chatham-Kent Records Fastest Population Growth in More Than Two Decades Simcoe and Essex Counties Named...

WOWC January 2026 Newsletter Features

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Key Municipal Priorities at ROMA 2026; Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Announces Warden Marcus Ryan as New Chair; Ontario Investing Over $62 Million for Critical Water Infrastructure in Five Municipalities across Elgin County; More

WOWC Newsletter May 2025

WOWC Newsletter May 2025

WOWC May 2025 Newsletter Features Western Ontario Municipal Conference 2025 Registration Now Open | 2025 Ontario Budget: Statement from WOWC Chair Mayor Amy Martin | Teeny Tiny Summit- Strathroy- June 18th | Lambton County finalizes property purchase for future housing…

WOWC Newsletter April 2025

WOWC Newsletter April 2025

WOWC April 2025 Newsletter Features: Western Ontario Municipal Conference 2025 Registration Opens Tomorrow | Building Communities: Bridging Research with Practice | Workforce Windsor Essex releases EV impact report highlighting economic growth job creation Lambton County…

WOWC Newsletter March 2025 

WOWC Newsletter March 2025 

WOWC March 2025 Newsletter Features Explore Tariff Resources from the WOWC | Save the Date: Western Ontario Municipal Conference | Premier Doug Ford Unveils Cabinet to Protect Ontario | Wellington County Announces 2024 George Bridge Economic Development Influencer Award…

WOWC Newsletter February 2025

WOWC Newsletter February 2025

WOWC Releases Regional Priorities for Provincial Election Candidates | 2025 Provincial Election Candidates Briefing Package | Statement from the Vice Chair of WOWC on Tariffs | Bruce County Recognized as One of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers | …

WOWC Newsletter January 2025

WOWC Newsletter January 2025

WOWC January 2025 Newsletter Features WOWC Champions Strategic Priorities at ROMA 2025 Ontario Pre-Budget Submissions 2025 Completion of New Energy Infrastructure in Southwestern Ontario WOWC Chair to Take Leave of Absence Tech Compass: Simplifying Technology for...

WOWC Newsletter December 2024

WOWC Newsletter December 2024

WOWC December 2024 Newsletter Features: Welcome to our New Wardens | Two Month Home Child Care Provider Recruitment Campaign adds up to 108 Licensed Child Care Spaces in Wellington County and Guelph | Ontario Driving Economic Growth in Norfolk County | Ontario Breaks Ground…

WOWC Newsletter November 2024

WOWC Newsletter November 2024

WOWC November 2024 Newsletter Features Conference Highlights Now Available: Access Photos and Slide Decks Ontario Increasing Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund to $600 Million Chair Glen McNeil Receives Community Visionary Award from the Southwestern Ontario Isotope...

WOWC Newsletter October 2024

WOWC Newsletter October 2024

Thank you for attending the 2024 Ontario West Municipal Conference! | Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Supports Ontario Big City Mayors’ Solve the Crisis Campaign | 2024 Fall Economic Statement | County of Huron continues to develop…

WOWC Newsletter September 2024

WOWC Newsletter September 2024

SWIFT Receives $34 Million In Provincial Funding to Bring High Speed Internet Access to Hard to Reach Areas in Southwestern Ontario | Wellington County Museum and Archives Wins Top Small Museum in Ontario’s Choice Awards | and more…

WOWC Newsletter August 2024

WOWC Newsletter August 2024

WOWC August 2024 Newsletter Features Early Bird Pricing and Agenda Now Available for the Ontario West Municipal Confrence Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus Advocates for Rural Needs at AMO Conference 2024 Rural Municipal Leaders Support ‘Solve the Crisis’ Campaign to...