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…
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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 Conference, through a series of constructive discussions...
Warden Glen McNeil Elected as 2023 WOWC Chair
Warden Glen McNeil of the County of Huron has been elected by acclamation as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC).
Registration Open for Growing Your Workforce 2022
The WOWC wishes to express its support for the overall stated purpose of Bill 23, which is to introduce several legislative changes to increase housing supply throughout Ontario and to achieve the Province’s goal of 1.5 million homes over the next 10 years.
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advocates for Priorities at AMO 2022 Conference
The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) advocated strongly for its four major priorities, through a series of constructive discussions with provincial government representatives during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2022 Conference, held in Ottawa from August 14 to 17, 2022.
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...
WOWC Names First Executive Director
The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Kate Burns Gallagher as the inaugural Executive Director of the organization.