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

Erin residents unimpressed with development's proposed increased density

The development would see approximately 933 residential units with low-rise housing and two apartment buildings for seniors

May 10, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Is Minto petition a call for neutral public spaces or attack on LGBTQ+ community?

A group of people want public spaces to be 'neutral' in Minto while others disagree and feel it unfairly targets groups like Minto Pride

May 8, 2024 10:56 AM Read more >

Mount Forest art gallery to celebrate local talent at reception Friday

The event will feature work from Harriston-based stunt double-turned-photographer, Steve Wilsher

May 7, 2024 7:15 PM Read more >

Staff unsure about educational nature centre proposed in Arthur

While the community has been supportive, the County of Wellington and the Grand River Conservation Authority remain concerned how the proposed nature centre will impact traffic

May 7, 2024 11:33 AM Read more >

Wellington North puts water, sewer billing responsibility on property owners

All accounts are anticipated to be held by property owners by January 2025

May 7, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

ICYMI: Highway 6 chemical spill likely the cause of Puslinch's stinky water: report

All the affected wells were within about 900 metres of the spill location and downstream from a location that receives groundwater

May 5, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Puslinch residents concerned about gun club noise

Residents neighbouring an existing shooting club in Puslinch say the current noise levels are 'unbearable' and negatively impacting their mental health

May 2, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Puslinch residents concerned about gun club noise

Residents neighbouring an existing shooting club in Puslinch say the current noise levels are 'unbearable' and negatively impacting their mental health

May 2, 2024 11:27 AM Read more >

Centre Wellington hires consultant to help create short-term rental accommodation bylaw

Hiring the consultants will cost the municipality $86,220

Apr 30, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Council to explore restructuring Elora Rocks debt

The local hockey group said it might fold if council doesn't forgive $25,149 in outstanding loans

Apr 30, 2024 2:29 PM Read more >