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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

Additional $2.6 million committed to downtown shelter project

Additional $2.6 million committed to downtown shelter project

This follows a project update earlier this month that found the Stepping Stone project's cost had jumped by $1 million 
CW approves new noise bylaw despite some concerns (corrected)

CW approves new noise bylaw despite some concerns (corrected)

Some believe Centre Wellington has unique noise concerns not common in other parts of the county
Replacement likely for another stretch of Metcalfe Street sewer line

Replacement likely for another stretch of Metcalfe Street sewer line

Staff said the project will likely end up in the township's 10-year capital forecast and will return to council during budget time
CW council defers permitting eight-storey buildings in south Fergus

CW council defers permitting eight-storey buildings in south Fergus

This is one of several issues for councillors during discussions about the proposed South Fergus Secondary Plan
Metcalfe Street emergency sewer line repairs will cost almost $200,000

Metcalfe Street emergency sewer line repairs will cost almost $200,000

According to a new report, the collapsed sections of the sewer had an additional 20 years of typical service life left
CW council remuneration and expenses up by over $15,000 in 2023

CW council remuneration and expenses up by over $15,000 in 2023

The mayor and councillors salaries increased by 11 per cent and 16 per cent respectively in 2023
Puslinch moving forward with heritage designations despite objections

Puslinch moving forward with heritage designations despite objections

The issue will return to the township's Heritage Committee in May, preceded by an Open House in April
How much did Puslinch councillors make in 2023?

How much did Puslinch councillors make in 2023?

The total remuneration and expenses paid to council just exceeded $137,500
Wellington North remuneration increased by $16,000 in 2023

Wellington North remuneration increased by $16,000 in 2023

Total remuneration expenses exceeded the proposed budget of $133,044 by only $629
Upgrades planned for Puslinch ball diamonds

Upgrades planned for Puslinch ball diamonds

Of the over 150 kids that participated in Puslinch Minor Ball last year, almost 80 per cent are from Puslinch
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