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Woolwich and Wellesley, ON – September 10, 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. #TastetheCountryside is a 10-day event where participating businesses offer a delicious Prix Fixe menu for $15 or $35.
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Waterloo Region – 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.
The plan, while complementary to other anti-racism work currently underway, will include recommended actions to address distinct needs arising from historic harm and systemic barriers still faced by Indigenous Peoples...
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(Crosshill, Ont. – August 14, 2020) The Township of Wellesley, received notification from the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure that the Wellesley Township Recreation Centre project was not nominated for federal review and approval to receive Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) funding. According to the notification “The intake of this funding stream was highly competitive, and total demand reached upwards of $10 billion against total available joint...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Temporary Open Burn Ban Lifted
  (Crosshill, ON.) 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.
Forecasts and conditions will continue to be monitored with updates posted as necessary on Municipal websites and social media. 
Further burn bans...
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Region of Waterloo Council adopts mask by-laws
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Posted on Monday July 06, 2020
Waterloo Region – Today, Regional Council adopted two bylaws that require face coverings on transit and in indoor public settings such as shopping malls and retail shops, restaurants, museums, recreational facilities, and more.
“These by-laws provide clarity to individuals and businesses of the importance of wearing masks and face coverings to help us protect...
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