Woolwich, ON – Woolwich Fire Services personnel are now better equipped to handle emergencies and keep Woolwich Township safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The Foundation recognized our critical need and awarded $22,763 to purchase a DJI M30T Enterprise Drone with loudspeaker, spotlight, and accessories.
“We are extremely grateful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada and our local Firehouse Subs in...
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Waterloo Region – With the recent precipitation that has been received, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich are lifting the full fire ban that came into effect June 6 th , 2023.
Conditions will continue to be monitored this summer and if dry, hot weather returns, additional burn bans could be implemented without notice if the conditions warrant.
While the ban has been lifted, we ask for everyone to remain cautious, attentive, and have...
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Waterloo Region – In an effort to reduce the increased fire risk caused by continuing dry and hot weather, a full fire ban has been issued in the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.
The ban will begin effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice; this ban includes all open burns and all recreational fires (including campgrounds). Conditions are extremely dry, and all reasonable precautions should be taken to prevent...
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Waterloo Region – With the weather expected to remain dry and hot in the coming days, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich will continue to monitor the dry conditions to determine if a Burn Ban is deemed necessary.
Until such time that a Burn Ban is deemed necessary, we ask that all reasonable precautions be taken to prevent fire spread to keep our townships safe.
Remember to always call 9-1-1 to report a fire.
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Woolwich, ON – June is Pride Month, when the 2SLGBTQ+ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride Month celebrates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for marginalized groups. The Township of Woolwich’s display of the Intersex Progress Pride Flag is a demonstration of the community’s commitment to an inclusive community, and a reminder that discrimination, prejudice, and ignorance...
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