FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 29, 2025 The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) announces that Chair Mayor Amy Martin of Norfolk County will be taking a leave of absence from her role with the organization. This leave will allow Mayor Martin to focus on her...
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Mayor Amy Martin elected as 2025 WOWC Chair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 13, 2025 The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is pleased to announce that Mayor Amy Martin, of Norfolk County has been elected as Chair of the WOWC for a one-year term, effective January 10, 2025. “It is an honour to serve as...
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advocates for Rural Needs at AMO 2024 Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 21, 2024 The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) strengthened its vital partnerships with representatives from the Province of Ontario during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2024 Conference, held from August 18 to...
Rural Municipal Leaders Support ‘Solve the Crisis’ Campaign to Address Homelessness and Mental Health
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sunday, August 18, 2024 City of Ottawa - Representing 230 municipalities and over 2.6 million people across Ontario, the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, , and Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus...
WOWC Unveils 2024-2025 Priorities
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 26, 2024 WOWC Unveils 2024-25 Priorities Southwestern Ontario – Members of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) met virtually today with their regional Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) to unveil the WOWC’s...
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Welcomes the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024
This legislation is critical to the long-term viability and success of Western Ontario and will aim to keep construction costs down while providing a pragmatic approach towards a net zero energy system in Ontario.
A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern
Municipalities continue to subsidize the provincial treasury by almost $4 billion each year by paying for provincial responsibilities such as social housing, long-term care, public health, childcare and social services. Ontario’s property taxes are already the second highest in the country, while provincial spending per capita is the lowest in Canada.
Warden Glen McNeil Re-elected as WOWC Chair for 2024 Term
Warden Glen McNeil of Huron has been re-elected as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) at the organization’s Annual General Meeting in Goderich. Warden Andy Lennox was appointed as Vice-Chair, while Meighan Wark was appointed as Secretary and Sonya Pritchard as Treasurer.
WOWC Attends Ministers’ Housing Forum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 28, 2023 WOWC Attends Ministers’ Housing Forum Southwestern Ontario – Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus (WOWC) Chair, Glen McNeil, and Executive Director Kate Burns Gallagher, participated in the 2023 Ministers' Housing Forum in Toronto...
WOWC Meets with Provincial Representatives at Queen’s Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 21, 2023 WOWC Meets with Provincial Representatives at Queen’s Park Southwestern Ontario –Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus (WOWC) Chair, Glen McNeil, participated in a series of meetings at Queen’s Park with Provincial Ministers and...
WOWC Leaders Meet with Federal and Provincial Representatives to Advance Regional Priorities
The meeting served as a platform for the WOWC to advance its 2023-24 priorities, emphasizing the importance of meaningful collaboration with federal and provincial partners to effectively address regional challenges.
WOWC Builds on Municipal-Provincial Collaboration and Regional Advocacy at AMO 2023
The WOWC continued to build on its meaningful and critical partnerships with representatives of the Province of Ontario, during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2023 Conference.