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

Access to licensed childcare in Centre Wellington remains 'extremely low'

The township currently has an access rate of 17.8 per cent compared to an average access rate of 23.3 per cent in Guelph-Wellington and Ontario's target rate of 37 per cent

Jul 18, 2024 10:49 AM Read more >

Minto council clamps down on anti-Pride talk at council

While council unanimously approved the ban, some residents called the decision "disturbing"

Jul 11, 2024 10:50 AM Read more >

Town of Erin approves creating green community standards

One councillor said green standards will help build 'resilient' climate change measures and retain the town's natural heritage assets

Jul 4, 2024 10:53 AM Read more >

Hands off our Butter Tart Trail; Wellington North council to county

Township staff recommended council give the Butter Tart Trail trademark to the County of Wellington, but councillors said they'd rather stay in control for local tourism's sake

Jun 27, 2024 10:40 AM Read more >

Minto council sides with Pride, votes against 'neutral' public spaces

Some residents are now calling for a community vote on the neutral public spaces issue

Jun 27, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Minto council sides with Pride, votes against 'neutral' public spaces

Some residents are now calling for a community vote on the neutral public spaces issue

Jun 20, 2024 10:42 AM Read more >

Rockwood couple protects properties from squatters, vandals and more

Total Home Watch is a home-sitting service that performs scheduled visits of unoccupied or vacant houses when owners are unable to or away

Jun 20, 2024 10:41 AM Read more >

Centre Wellington says no to legal pot stores ... again

Centre Wellington and Mapleton are the only Wellington County municipalities that have not opted-in to retail cannabis

May 30, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

'Shame on you': Minto councillor blasts those seeking 'neutral public spaces'

Some citizens of Minto are asking for a 'neutral' bylaw that would result in the banning of Pride flags and the Pride crosswalk in Harriston

May 23, 2024 10:28 AM Read more >

Private dog parks are popping up in backyards in Guelph/Wellington County

Ranging in price from $5 to $15 per dog per hour, there are currently private dog park listings in Guelph, Guelph/Eramosa, Erin and Puslinch

May 23, 2024 10:25 AM Read more >