Press Releases

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...

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...

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...

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.

WOWC Unveils 2024-2025 Priorities

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...

A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern

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 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

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...