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…
Press Releases
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).
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.
WOWC releases Planning for Prosperity blueprint
The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is pleased to announce the release of “Planning for Prosperity: Building Economic Strength through Workforce Development,” a ground-breaking and comprehensive regional strategy intended to address current and future workforce...
Warden George Cornell re-elected as Chair of WOWC
Warden George Cornell of the County of Simcoe has been re-elected by acclamation as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC), during the organization’s Annual General Meeting held virtually on February 11, 2022.
WOWC Advocates for three priorities at AMO 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 18, 2021 Southwestern Ontario – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) advocated strongly for its three major priorities, through a series of constructive discussions with provincial government representatives during the Association...
WOWC Receives Rural Economic Development (RED) Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 31, 2021 Southwestern, ON – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus has received a grant of up to $74,900from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to expand the ConnectON database and asset mapping services by sharing farming,...
Warden George Cornell appointed as Chair of WOWC
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 8, 2021 Southwestern Ontario – Warden George Cornell of the County of Simcoe has been acclaimed as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC), during the organization’s Annual General Meeting held virtually on...