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Warden Glen McNeil Re-elected as WOWC Chair for 2024 Term

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 2, 2024  Warden Glen McNeil Re-elected as WOWC Chair for 2024 Term   Southwestern Ontario – Warden Glen McNeil of the County of Huron has been re-elected as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) during the organization’s Annual General Meeting held in Goderich on Friday, February 2, 2024.   […]

A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Partnership

  Media Release  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 13, 2024  A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Partnership   Southwestern, Ontario –– The Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) joins the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the province to commit to reviewing the provincial-municipal fiscal framework as part of the upcoming […]

Government of Canada supports Indigenous-led organizations in southern Ontario

Government of Canada supports Indigenous-led organizations in southern Ontario From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario News release Government of Canada invests over $5.4 million to support Indigenous economic development February 20, 2024 – Ohsweken, Ontario Indigenous businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs contribute significantly to the growing economy and creation of jobs in southern Ontario and across Canada. […]

WOWC Meets with Provincial Representatives at Queen’s Park

Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Southwestern Ontario –Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) Chair, Glen McNeil, participated in a series of meetings at Queen’s Park with Provincial Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) on Monday, November 20th to advance discussions on critical issues affecting small and rural municipalities in Southwestern Ontario. Chair McNeil met […]

WOWC builds on municipal-provincial collaboration and regional advocacy at AMO 2023

The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) continued to build on its meaningful and critical partnerships with representatives of the Province of Ontario, during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2023 Conference from August 20 to 23, 2023. The WOWC advocated strongly for its three priorities through a series of constructive delegations with Provincial Ministers […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: Canada Emergency Business Account: Government extends repayment and partial loan forgiveness deadlines

From: Department of Finance Canada Backgrounder   On September 14, 2023, the Prime Minister announced extended deadlines for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayments, providing an additional year for term loan repayment, and additional flexibilities for loan holders looking to benefit from partial loan forgiveness of up to 33 per cent. The CEBA program was […]

News Release: Government of Canada continues support for rural economic development in southern Ontario

ANNOUNCEMENT/ANNONCE

What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur CFWO Vlog Series Thursday October 20th, 2022 Community Futures Western Ontario is proud to launch our new vlog series ‘What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur’,  featuring Community Futures clients in Western Ontario by delving into the good, […]

Government of Canada invests over $8.2 million in community infrastructure and tourism projects in Niagara region

From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario News release FedDev Ontario supports 34 projects to drive community revitalization, tourism and local economic growth October 12, 2022 – St. Catharines, ON As one of Canada’s top tourist destinations, the Niagara region attracts more than 13 million visitors each year to enjoy the area’s renowned tourist attractions, wineries, museums, shops, restaurants and […]

Announcement

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Community Futures Western Ontario (CFWO) elects new Chair Priorities for next two years include ensuring members have tools they need to help local businesses thrive post pandemic   BRANTFORD, ONTARIO – September 26, 2022: As the newly elected Chair of the Board for Community Futures Western Ontario, Meghan […]