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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
WOWC February 2026 Newsletter Features
WOWC February 2026 Newsletter Features WOWC Meets with Minister Flack 2025 EDCO Awards of Excellence Recipients Chatham-Kent Records Fastest Population Growth in More Than Two Decades Simcoe and Essex Counties Named Regional Technology Development Sites Georgian...
WOWC January 2026 Newsletter Features
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Key Municipal Priorities at ROMA 2026; Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Announces Warden Marcus Ryan as New Chair; Ontario Investing Over $62 Million for Critical Water Infrastructure in Five Municipalities across Elgin County; More
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Key Municipal Priorities at ROMA 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 21, 2025 Toronto, Ontario – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) had a strong presence at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, engaging with provincial leaders to advance priorities that strengthen...
Warden Marcus Ryan elected as 2026 WOWC Chair
Southwestern Ontario — The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) has elected Warden Marcus Ryan of Oxford County as Chair for a one-year term, effective January 9, 2026. “It is an honour to serve as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus for the coming year,”...
WOWC November 2025 Newsletter
WOWC November 2025 Newsletter Features Western Ontario Wardens’ Meet with Premier Ford WOWC Participates in Federal Rural Development Roundtable WOWC Submissions to the Province on Legislation Hanover and West Grey exploring boundary adjustment to support long-term...
Western Ontario Fall Funders Forum Series Connect Local Organizations with Funding Opportunities
Southwestern Ontario — The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC), in collaboration with local counties, is inviting businesses, non profits, municipalities and economic development groups to the Western Ontario Fall Funders Forum Series. These in-person events give...