Press Releases

WOWC Recognizes Rural Support in 2023 Provincial Budget, Will Continue Advocating for the Region

The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) recognizes the financial support from the Province of Ontario for small and rural communities in the 2023 Ontario Budget…

WOWC Supports Permanent Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Funding

The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) recognizes the financial support from the Province of Ontario for small and rural communities in the 2023 Ontario Budget…

WOWC Supports AMO’s Campaign Calling on Province to Act on Housing and Homelessness

WOWC joined the AMO in calling on the Province of Ontario to work collaboratively with municipalities on efforts to increase the supply of housing, and to tackle the growing homelessness crisis in Ontario…

WOWC Advocacy Retains Rural Federal Seat Count 

Western Ontario will retain their rural federal seat count as part of the federal riding redistribution plan. The WOWC advocated strongly to the Commission to ensure communities of interest remain whole and the importance of maintaining the current rural seat count for the region.

WOWC advocates for housing, mental health, workforce, and broadband at ROMA 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 26, 2023 The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) continued to advocate strongly for its four major priorities as part of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) 2023...
WOWC Advocacy Retains Rural Federal Seat Count 

WOWC Advocacy Retains Rural Federal Seat Count 

Western Ontario will retain their rural federal seat count as part of the federal riding redistribution plan. The WOWC advocated strongly to the Commission to ensure communities of interest remain whole and the importance of maintaining the current rural seat count for the region.

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Sets 2022 Priorities

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Sets 2022 Priorities

Members of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) met virtually on Friday, April 1, 2022, to discuss and review the region’s strategic approach and direction for advocacy in 2022 and early 2023. The Caucus has identified the following key priorities for the coming...