Media Releases

With the 2026 municipal election just weeks away, Wilmot Township is reminding residents to make sure they are ready to cast their ballot. Online voting opens October 16, while in-person voting will be available on Election Day, October 26.

Last week, Mayor Natasha Salonen and Councillor Stewart Cressman represented Wilmot Township at the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa. The annual event is an opportunity for municipal and provincial leaders to discuss local priorities, build connections and strengthen partnerships.

The Township of Wilmot is recruiting Election Officials to support voting locations on Election Day (Monday, October 26, 2026).

After careful consideration of nearly 800 eligible votes, two incredible individuals have emerged as the winners of the 2026 Citizen of the Year awards. Kristy Chambers was chosen in the Community Services category, while Shirley Mennel received the most votes in the Seniors category.

Voting is now open for Wilmot’s 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards, which recognize residents who have made outstanding contributions to the community.

The Township of Wilmot is celebrating the retirements of two long serving staff members. Elaine Bender and Wayne Zehr are leaving the organization this year, following several decades of dedicated public service.

Do you know a shining star in Wilmot’s community? A senior, youth, athlete, or someone dedicated to culture or community service? Nominate them today for a Citizen of the Year Award!

Each June, communities across Ontario celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM). JRPM promotes the benefits of being active and the positive impact that recreation and parks have on our quality of life. 

As each season brings unique challenges, the Region and its partners are using Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3 to 9) to remind people to stay informed and be ready.

On Monday, April 27, Wilmot Township Council agreed to lease nine statues of former Canadian prime ministers to Createscape Waterloo Region for the next two decades.

At that same meeting, Council also granted Createscape legal permission to place the statues in the park behind the Township Administration Complex, and to cover reinstallation costs up to $78,000. That amount will be offset by the $12,800 that has been donated to the project to date.