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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

Mount Forest BIA brightening up downtown with new lighting project

Mount Forest BIA brightening up downtown with new lighting project

Approximately $25,000 is budgeted for the project, which is proposed to be split 50/50 between the township and the BIA
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Centre Wellington to borrow up to $27 million for capital projects

Centre Wellington to borrow up to $27 million for capital projects

This is planned to cover new well area investigations, the new corporate operations facility and land acquired for expanding the Fergus Sportsplex
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Mount Forest reconstruction project set to go ahead this summer

Mount Forest reconstruction project set to go ahead this summer

The project is anticipated to cost approximately $1.46 million
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Who is Joseph Racinsky, Wellington-Halton's new MPP

Who is Joseph Racinsky, Wellington-Halton's new MPP

We spoke to the new MPP to learn more about what he feels is needed in Wellington-Halton Hills and how he plans to advocate for it
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ICYMI: Helping riders and their horses through physiotherapy

ICYMI: Helping riders and their horses through physiotherapy

Katie Wood launched The Equestrian Physio in January 2023 as a way to help both horseback riders and their horses
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Wellington North council salaries, expenses totalled $133,000 in 2024

Wellington North council salaries, expenses totalled $133,000 in 2024

Mayor Andy Lennox received just over $30,500 in remuneration while each councillor got $19,684
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Centre Wellington mayor cleared of code of conduct complaint

Centre Wellington mayor cleared of code of conduct complaint

The complaint alleged Mayor Shawn Watters violated the township's code of conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act last September
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Rockwood students told to not stay silent about racism

Rockwood students told to not stay silent about racism

Over 200 students from Grades 4-8 attended a presentation on racism at Rockwood Centennial Public School Thursday
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Helping riders and their horses through physiotherapy

Helping riders and their horses through physiotherapy

Katie Wood launched The Equestrian Physio in January 2023 as a way to help both horseback riders and their horses
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Residents push back against 16-unit development proposed in Alma

Residents push back against 16-unit development proposed in Alma

Most concerns surrounding the development were focused on impacts to municipal water and wells
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