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

BEYOND LOCAL: Puslinch mayor accuses resident of 'personal vendetta'

In response, resident Bruce Taylor is calling for change or Mayor James Seeley's resignation

Mar 21, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Puslinch's recycling initiative attracts 'above average' results

Polycoat coffee cups were identified as the top contaminant in the township's recyclables

Jan 5, 2024 9:09 AM Read more >

Lake Road doesn't qualify for enhanced traffic enforcement

This follows county council's September vote to increase the alleged speeding hot spot's speed limit to 70 km/hr from 50 km/hour despite resident's protests

Nov 13, 2023 12:56 PM Read more >

Residents upset as speed limit increase approved on Lake Road

But while they demanded that Wellington County council defer its decision to increase the speed limit to 70 km/h, the decision was approved later in the meeting

Sep 29, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

Pedestrian-only access at Puslinch Lake approved by council

The project is budgeted at 10 thousand dollars and will include a new trail, bench, fencing, and decorations

Sep 29, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Puslinch Lake access for pedestrians only, recommends staff report

The new report also includes an updated design concept for the space

Sep 26, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Public asking for easier access to Puslinch Lake via Travelled Rd

Future work is tentatively scheduled for October 2023, subject to council approving the proposed design concept

Aug 3, 2023 1:47 PM Read more >