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Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Waterloo Region and surrounding areas. Heavy snow is expected to move into the area this evening into Tuesday morning with snowfall accumulations near 15 cm, possibly reaching 20 to 25 cm in some places. Strong winds gusting up to 50 km/h are expected to produce local blowing snow from this evening into Tuesday afternoon.   To assist with road maintenance operations, the Township has declared a Snow or Winter Storm Event......
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Waterloo Region – As the province-wide shutdown is lifted, the Waterloo Region will move into the Red-Control zone on February 16, 2021, as part of a cautious and gradual return to the Ontario colour- coded response framework. The municipalities of Waterloo Region continue to work together with Public Health to review the provincial regulations and update changes accordingly for municipal services, operations and programs. A number of municipal facilities will re-open...
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The Township Administration Office will be CLOSED on Monday, February 15th for Family Day.
With in-person Family Day events cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich have collaborated on a free virtual Family Day event for their communities to enjoy from the comfort of their home. A special YouTube channel has been created with pre-recorded videos of activities and entertainment by community partners and...
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AYR – The Township is pleased to announce that Shannon Black will be joining the Municipality in the role of Manager of Building Services / Chief Building Official, effective February 16 th , 2021.   
Shannon Black has over fifteen years experience working in the Municipal sector in the building permit review / approval / inspection portfolios associated with the administration of the Ontario Building Code Act . The last six years of Ms. Black’s...
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Township of North Dumfries Hires new Director of Leisure & Community Services AYR –   The Township is pleased to announce that Karen Winter will be joining the Municipality in the role of Director of Leisure & Community Services, effective March 1 st , 2021.   
Karen Winter has over twenty-five years experience working in the Municipal sector in the areas of recreation, leisure and community services.   Karen over her career in...
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