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March 17, 2021 - The Township of Woolwich has launched its Pandemic Heroes Program

March 17, 2021 - Not all heroes wear capes but many wear face masks. To honour individuals, organizations and groups in our community that have been working behind the scenes in healthcare, not-for-profit and community organizations, the Township of Woolwich has launched its Pandemic Heroes Program.

To view the full media release - The Township of Woolwich has launched its Pandemic Heroes Program

March 11, 2021 - Area Townships collaborate with rural community support agencies to form the Rural Recovery Coordinating Committee

March 11, 2021 - Following the start of the pandemic, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot, and Woolwich came together virtually with rural community support agencies to form the Rural Recovery Coordinating Committee.

To view the full media release - Area Townships collaborate with rural community support agencies to form the Rural Recovery Coordinating Committee

March 10, 2021 - Community plan to reduce Waterloo Region’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions up for comment

March 10, 2021 - Waterloo Region – ClimateActionWR, a local collaborative of all municipalities and environmental non-profit groups Reep Green Solutions and Sustainable Waterloo Region, are partnering to lead the region to reduce GHG emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 through a plan called TransformWR. It will be available for public input starting today on engagewr.ca.

To view the full media release - Community plan to reduce Waterloo Region’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions up for comment

March 8, 2021 - Downtown Elmira BIA works with Township of Woolwich to release Call to Artists

March 8, 2021 – The Downtown Elmira BIA and Township of Woolwich released a Call Out to Artists to submit visual artwork for the Elmira Art Exhibit (EAE) – an outdoor art project that aims to positively impact both the arts and culture industry and local business community, by bringing ten pieces of public art to the downtown.

To view the full media release - Downtown Elmira BIA works with Township of Woolwich to release Call to Artists

February 24, 2021 - Budget Approval - Woolwich invests in capital programs and COVID-19 relief funding for residents

February 24, 2021 - In approving the 2021 Budget, Council is committed to investing thoughtfully to reflect our growing community, while helping ensure the community is well-positioned to emerge from the pandemic.

To view the full media release - Budget Approval

February 1, 2021 - Township Family Day Events Move Online

February 1, 2021 - With in-person events cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich are collaborating on a free virtual Family Day event for their communities to enjoy from the comfort of their home.

To view the full media release - Township Family Day Events Move Online

2020 Media Releases

November 27, 2020 - Township of Woolwich announce the launch of shoplocalwoolwich.ca website

November 27, 2020 - The Township of Woolwich is excited to announce the www.shoplocalwoolwich.ca website is set to launch by next week! During the second wave of COVID-19 and as the holiday season is in front of us, it is a primary focus for the Township’s Economic Development Department to encourage consumers to shop locally and keep the businesses we love, in business!

To view the full media release - Township of Woolwich announce the launch of shoplocalwoolwich.ca website

October 9, 2020 - Township of Woolwich and Wellesley announce the winners of the three #Tastethecountryside prizes

October 9, 2020 - Today, Mayor Nowak (Township of Wellesley), Mayor Shantz (Township of Woolwich) and Jenna Morris (Woolwich Economic Development and Tourism Officer) announced the three lucky prize winners for #tastethecountryside – a 10-day dining event coordinated by the Townships of Woolwich, Wellesley, and Explore Waterloo Region.

View the full media release - Township of Woolwich and Wellesley announce the winners of the three #Tastethecountryside prizes

September 19, 2020 - Woolwich Township Mill Race Trail Partially Re-Open

September 19, 2020 - The Mill Race Trail is owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority and a private landowner with The Township of Woolwich managing the trail through a maintenance agreement. The Mill Race Trail is now partially reopened to trail users.

View the full media release - Woolwich Township Mill Race Trail Partially Re-Open

September 11, 2020 - Township of Woolwich, Wellesley and Explore Waterloo Region plan a 10-day dining event in the Region’s Countryside September 25 – October 4

September 11, 2020 - As a kick-off to Fall and to remind locals of the amazing food available in their own backyard, the Townships of Woolwich, Wellesley and Explore Waterloo Region are working with local food establishments to host a dining event in the Region’s Countryside from September 25 to October 4.

View the full media release - Taste the Countryside (September 25 to October 4)

August 20, 2020 - Local Municipalities, conservation authority partnering to develop Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan

August 20, 2020 - The Region, all local municipalities and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) are partnering together and working with the local Indigenous community on a collaborative approach to create an Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan.

View the full media release - Local Municipalities, conservation authority partnering to develop Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan.

July 20, 2020 - Temporary Open Burn Ban Lifted

July 20, 2020 - With the recent precipitation that has been received, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich are lifting the open air permit burn ban that came into effect July 4, 2020.

View the full media release - Temporary Open Burn Ban Lifted

July 16, 2020 - Mill Street, Elmira Temporary Community Patio

July 16, 2020 - To further support businesses in the downtowns, the Township of Woolwich has closed Mill Street, in Elmira, from Arthur Street to the rear parking lot entrance of TD Canada Trust to provide additional communal seating and a separate patio space for the Sip ‘N Bite restaurant.

View the full media release - Mill Street, Elmira Temporary Community Patio

July 3, 2020 - Woolwich Township Temporary Open Burn Ban

July 3, 2020 - Due to the hot and dry weather that is forecast with little chance of rain, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich are suspending open air burning.

View the full media release - Woolwich Township Temporary Open Burn Ban

June 2, 2020 - Joint statement to recent and ongoing events of anti-Black racism in advance of KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter

June 2, 2020 - Waterloo region’s heads of Council respond in joint statement to recent and ongoing events of anti-Black racism in advance of KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter.

View the full media release - recent and ongoing events of anti-Black racism in advance of KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter

2019 Media Releases

Woolwich Township Reminds Residents of the Importance of School Safety

As our roads get a little busier this week with students returning to school in buses, cars, on bicycles, and by foot, the Township of Woolwich asks all the members of our community to give themselves extra time, be patient, and make safety a top priority.

View the full media release.

Police and Local Municipalities Launch Emergency Alerting System

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo, local area municipalities and the Waterloo Regional Police Service are jointly launching a new emergency notification system: Alert Waterloo Region (AlertWR).

View the full media release.

Woolwich Township Asks Property Owners to Avoid On-Street Parking for 48 Hours

Please be advised that the Township of Woolwich has cancelled tonight’s February 12th Council meeting due to severe winter weather. The Township of Woolwich also requests that all property owners avoid parking their vehicles on the street for the next 48 hours to allow snow removal crews to get through their routes as quickly as possible. View the full media release.

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