Press Releases

Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus and Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Formalize Partnership

The WOWC and the GLSLCI have formalized a new partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding to address shared regional challenges such as water quality and climate change, while advancing economic growth across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region.

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Engages Provincial Leaders

WOWC met with provincial leaders at Queen’s Park to advance its 2026 advocacy priorities, with a focus on the infrastructure needed to support housing growth, strengthen homelessness response, and advance regional transit solutions for rural and small urban communities across Western Ontario.

WOWC Urges Province to Protect Local Governance in Bill 100

Western Ontario — The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is advocating for a collaborative approach to municipal governance reform as the Province considers Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026. WOWC...

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Key Municipal Priorities at ROMA 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 21, 2025 Toronto, Ontario – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) had a strong presence at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, engaging with provincial...

Warden Marcus Ryan elected as 2026 WOWC Chair

Southwestern Ontario — The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) has elected Warden Marcus Ryan of Oxford County as Chair for a one-year term, effective January 9, 2026. “It is an honour to serve as Chair of the...
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Engages Provincial Leaders

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Engages Provincial Leaders

WOWC met with provincial leaders at Queen’s Park to advance its 2026 advocacy priorities, with a focus on the infrastructure needed to support housing growth, strengthen homelessness response, and advance regional transit solutions for rural and small urban communities across Western Ontario.

WOWC Urges Province to Protect Local Governance in Bill 100

WOWC Urges Province to Protect Local Governance in Bill 100

Western Ontario — The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is advocating for a collaborative approach to municipal governance reform as the Province considers Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026. WOWC is raising concerns about proposed changes such as...

Warden Marcus Ryan elected as 2026 WOWC Chair

Warden Marcus Ryan elected as 2026 WOWC Chair

Southwestern Ontario — The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) has elected Warden Marcus Ryan of Oxford County as Chair for a one-year term, effective January 9, 2026. “It is an honour to serve as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus for the coming year,”...

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Rural Priorities

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Rural Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 25, 2025 Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Rural PrioritiesCommit to safe, respectful, and inclusive democratic environments. Ottawa, Ontario – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) concluded a productive week at the 2025...

Western Ontario Municipal Conference Returns in 2025

Western Ontario Municipal Conference Returns in 2025

Western Ontario Municipal Conference Returns in 2025 Following a Successful Inaugural Event Southwestern Ontario – Following the success of the 2024 inaugural relaunch, the Western Ontario Municipal Conference (WOMC) is set to return in 2025, continuing its mission to...