Isabel Buckmaster, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Isabel Buckmaster covers Wellington County under the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada

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Recent Work by Isabel

Wellington County's top five climate issues and how they're being addressed

For County Coun. Diane Ballantyne, it all comes down to the 'triple bottom line'

Nov 29, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

CW updates community improvement plan to encourage investment, development

Normally reviewed every five years, the township's former CIP had not been reviewed since its adoption in 2015

Nov 29, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

How fast is your internet? Wellington County wants to know

Residents are encouraged to participate in an internet performance test to help providers identify where future infrastructure is needed

Nov 29, 2023 12:09 PM Read more >

Wellington Smart Cities office to remain open in 2024 as Guelph location closes

The Guelph Smart Cities office, home of Our Food Future, will close in December at the conclusion of funding after it met and surpassed its future goals

Nov 29, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Parking garages seen by some as solution to Centre Wellington parking woes

Some councillors feel parking garages were 'glaringly absent' from the township's proposed municipal parking strategy

Nov 28, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Provincial changes could cause problems for proposed Salem development

Developer wants council to express support for proposed development in Salem

Nov 28, 2023 2:12 PM Read more >

Parking garages seen by some as solution to Centre Wellington parking woes

Some councillors feel parking garages were 'glaringly absent' from the township's proposed municipal parking strategy

Nov 28, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

CW council opposes staff recommendations, supports battery energy storage facilities

According to staff, these facilities are better suited for employment rather than prime ag lands

Nov 28, 2023 10:44 AM Read more >

Almost 20 properties flagged for heritage designation in Puslinch

Staff will bring forward a report with priority properties for designation in 2024 during their December council meeting

Nov 27, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Moorefield natural gas facility proposed for section of local farm

In a new report, staff are seeking council's support of the development, construction and operation of a natural gas generation facility

Nov 27, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >