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Woolwich to buy former childcare site in Elmira
Given the $2 price, buying the former Elmira Children’s Centre at 22 Mockingbird Dr. in Elmira was an easy decision for Woolwich council. Deciding what…
Woolwich backs suggestions for new growth and development plan
Developers looking to have their lands included in expansion plans and citizens’ groups worried about the implications of growth have been making conflicting requests of…
Woolwich takes next step in converting Kiwanis House site into affordable housing
Plans to convert the former Kiwanis House property in Elmira into affordable housing moved closer this week as the township declared the land surplus. The…
Woolwich sees strong response to Elmira urban design survey
What should downtown Elmira look like? Woolwich Township staff have heard back about what residents are looking for, and the results are conflicting. The Elmira…
Woolwich moves ahead with pedestrian-only design of Peel Street bridge
Final design parameters for rehabilitating the Peel Street bridge having been approved this week, Woolwich will look at sending the job out to tender later…
St. Jacobs residents push back against proposal to ease noise restrictions
Woolwich councillors have been getting an earful over plans to revise the township’s noise bylaw, particularly from St. Jacobs residents concerned about changes to their…
Township youth have a more positive sense of well-being
Youth from the region’s townships are reporting a higher sense of wellbeing compared to some of their more urban counterparts. The Children and Youth Planning…
Maryhill will get new fire hall as Woolwich council changes course
Maryhill residents could have a new fire hall as early as later this year, or perhaps by 2023. Woolwich councillors this week voted to scrap…
Woolwich looks to make changes to noise bylaw
A plan to ease some of the current restrictions in its noise bylaw has Woolwich taking the pulse of residents via an online survey. Residents…
Woolwich passes budget with 5.37% tax hike for 2022
Woolwich residents will see a 5.37 per cent tax hike this year under a budget approved Monday night during an at-times contentious council session. That…
