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Olivia Barrett

Reporter · CA

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 30, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Olivia Barrett

    North Dumfries expected to more than double by 2056 (opens the original)

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    The population of North Dumfries is expected to more than double in the next 30 years, according to a growth study. The township is projected to grow by 14,230 residents, largely through net migration as its population ages, a presentation to council on Monday said. “Similar to other municipalities in Ontario, North Dumfries is an aging community and, with an aging population,” said Erik Karvinen of Watson and Associates Economists Limited. Completed as a responsibility under the Build More

  2. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Olivia Barrett

    London planetree in Kitchener named Tree of the Year (opens the original)

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    The London planetree on Agnes Street near King Street West in downtown Kitchener has won the Reep Green Solutions’ 2026 Tree of the Year. The 25-metre tall tree was one of five finalists selected from an open call for submissions, said Ashlynn Flemming, interim manager of tree programs at Reep Green Solutions. “We really wanted to understand where trees were being valued in the community and for what reasons,” she said. The trees were selected based on their unique qualities, matured size

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Olivia Barrett

    Wellesley council passes updated parking bylaw (opens the original)

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    Wellesley has revised its bylaw for parking on municipal and private property in township. The change will “modernize” it by strengthening the township’s authority while maintaining its level of regulation, said clerk Amy Harron. It replaces the township’s parking bylaw that was enacted in 2019. The new bylaw will not increase fines. All four offences carry a $35 fine, a staff report said. Councillors asked about vehicles parked at township facilities, such as the Bill Gies Recreation Ce

  4. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Olivia Barrett

    Redevelopment of former Wellesley arena lands to come back in 2027 (opens the original)

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    Wellesley staff are looking for council’s direction on the future development of the former arena and community centre lands, as the public engagement process ends. Three of the property’s 16 acres are being considered for redevelopment following the facility’s closure. The parcel is largely a paved area and includes the former arena, which is expected to be demolished as part of the project, a staff report said. The report, presented to committee of the whole on Tuesday, said the engagement

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Olivia Barrett

    Local food banks get $4.5M donation (opens the original)

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    Food banks in Waterloo Region and Wellington County are receiving a $4.5-million boost from the Balsillie Family Foundation. The funds will be distributed to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, Cambridge Food Bank, Guelph Food Bank and Centre Wellington Food Bank for projects to help serve the community. “The demand for food banks and food insecurity has skyrocketed and people who use food banks, they don’t exactly publish it — they’re quiet. It’s a quiet need and these organizations de

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