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WOWC October 2026 Newsletter
Western Ontario Municipal Conference brings municipal and provincial leaders together.
Rural Ontario Inspiration Awards – Deadline this Friday.
Introducing the 2026 Rural Change Makers.
The Rural Ontario Institute’s Community Well-being Dashboard is available in Ontario’s two official languages.
And more…
Western Ontario Municipal Conference brings provincial and municipal leaders together to address regional priorities
Municipal leaders, provincial ministers, industry partners and community organizations gathered in Guelph on October 16 for the 2026 Western Ontario Municipal Conference (WOMC) to explore some of the most pressing issues facing communities across Western Ontario.
WOWC September 2026 Newsletter
WOWC September 2026 Newsletter Features Western Ontario Municipal Conference Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Regional Priorities at AMO 2026 Chatham-Kent Recognized as the Destination for Major Clean-Energy Investment Wellington County Wins...
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Regional Priorities at AMO 2026
WOWC advanced Western Ontario’s key priorities at the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference. Meetings with provincial ministers, opposition representatives and municipal partners focused on practical, evidence-based solutions to strengthen communities, support regional competitiveness and drive long-term economic growth.
WOWC July 2026-2 Newsletter
Western Ontario Municipal Conferences | HEAR Initiative Launches | Newcomer Readiness | Chatham-Kent Opening New Affordable Childcare Centre | Take the next step in your leadership journey | Well-being Dashboard is available | Ontario Opens Nominations for 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards | Ontario Unveils Vision for Sarnia Refinery Expansion | CFWO’s 15th Annual General Meeting & Vendor Showcase
Registration Opens for the 2026 Western Ontario Municipal Conference in Guelph
Western Ontario Municipal Conference, featuring keynote speaker the Hon. Bob Rae. Presented by the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) and sponsored by Enbridge and Bruce Power, the annual conference brings together municipal leaders, staff, sector experts and government partners from across Ontario to discuss the issues shaping communities today and into the future.
WOWC May 2026 Newsletter
The newsletter highlights the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus’ ongoing advocacy efforts on key regional priorities, including healthcare access, housing, transportation infrastructure, local governance, and rural representation. It also features new partnerships and policy submissions aimed at supporting economic growth and municipal collaboration. Additional updates include economic development resources for elected officials, a major $100 million investment in Ontario’s agri-food sector, new funding opportunities through Innovative Solutions Canada, and the launch of The Local Edge podcast.
Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus and Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Formalize Partnership
The WOWC and the GLSLCI have formalized a new partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding to address shared regional challenges such as water quality and climate change, while advancing economic growth across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region.
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Engages Provincial Leaders
WOWC met with provincial leaders at Queen’s Park to advance its 2026 advocacy priorities, with a focus on the infrastructure needed to support housing growth, strengthen homelessness response, and advance regional transit solutions for rural and small urban communities across Western Ontario.
WOWC April 2026 Newsletter
Registration is now officially open for the 2026 Western Ontario Municipal Conference!
WOWC Urges Province to Protect Local Governance in Bill 100
Perth County to Host the Municipal Agriculture Economic Development & Planning Forum
WOWC Urges Province to Protect Local Governance in Bill 100
Western Ontario — The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is advocating for a collaborative approach to municipal governance reform as the Province considers Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026. WOWC is raising concerns about proposed changes such as...
WOWC March 2026 Newsletter Features
WOWC Statement on the 2026 Ontario Budget
SAVE THE DATE – Western Ontario Municipal Conference – Friday, October 16, 2026
Community Surveys Going out Soon
2026 Rural Research Symposium
OSUM Conference: April 29 – May 1, 2026
Welcome Sarah Fencott: Municipal Climate Internship Program