Media Releases | Township of Woolwich

Woolwich Township Implements Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration Policy, 2025 Funding Allocation, and Key Funding Streams

The Township of Woolwich has officially implemented a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Administration Policy and approved the 2025 MAT funding allocation to community organizations.

Woolwich Township Passes 2025 Budget

Celebrating the Township of Woolwich’s Heritage During Heritage Week

The Ontario Heritage Trust and municipalities across Ontario will come together to celebrate Heritage Week from February 17-23, 2025. In the Township of Woolwich, this annual observance provides an opportunity to reflect on and honour the rich cultural and architectural heritage that has shaped our community.

Waterloo Region Municipalities are considering high-performance development standards

Waterloo Region – Municipalities across Waterloo Region are working together to create consistent best practice standards for new residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional developments.

Woolwich Township Leverages Housing Accelerator Fund to Secure Strategic Properties for Future Development

In a significant step towards addressing the growing need for housing, the Township of Woolwich has purchased land at 22 Church Street West and 6 Maple Street in Elmira.

Woolwich Township Soars to #35 on Globe and Mail’s ‘Canada’s Most Livable Cities’ List

Woolwich Township has made an impressive leap on the 2024 Globe and Mail Canada’s Most Livable Cities list, climbing 24 spots to secure the 35th position among 448 communities evaluated nationwide. The annual ranking celebrates communities offering exceptional quality of life, and Woolwich’s upward trajectory is a testament to its growing appeal as a place to play, live, work, and thrive.

Enbridge Gas Assists Woolwich Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training

Township of Woolwich has been awarded a prestigious Marketing Canada Award

The Association recognizes that marketing a community is an integral part of the economic development
profession, therefore provides The Marketing Canada Awards competition as an opportunity to exchange
and review promotional and marketing material produced by municipalities across the country.

Innovating a tech-forward future for the community of Woolwich

The Township of Woolwich launches a new website.

Woolwich Township to Celebrate Accomplished NHL and Canadian Team Alumni with Banner Raising Ceremony

Woolwich, ON – On September 22nd, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., the Woolwich community is invited to attend a heartfelt ceremony to honour nine of its most distinguished members by raising an NHL Alumni Banner at the Woolwich Memorial Centre (Dan Snyder Arena). The event will celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of retired players whose journeys from our hometown to National and International recognition serve as an inspiration to all.