Media Releases

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.

The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election officially opens on May 1, 2026.

The 2026 Municipal Election and School Board Election will be held on October 26, 2026. Interested candidates may file their nomination starting May 1, 2026 until August 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. at their respective municipality or for Regional Council at the Region of Waterloo.

Mayor Natasha Salonen welcomed over 100 guests to Puddicombe House in New Hamburg on Thursday, April 9, 2026, for a State of the Township event. The sold-out evening was the first of its kind of Wilmot, with ticket sales supporting the local Legion.

The Township of Wilmot is giving residents a chance to support local reforestation efforts this spring. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Wilmot residents can register to receive a free tree through the Wilmot Roots program.

Municipalities across Waterloo Region are coming together to invite hopeful municipal election candidates to learn how to run for office.

The Lead Local: Municipal Election Candidate Engagement Event is designed to broaden awareness of the October 26, 2026, municipal election process and support individuals considering running for office. The event will take place on April 23, 2026, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.

Residents can explore the rich history of Wilmot’s fire service at this year’s Heritage Day event, happening on February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the New Dundee Community Centre.

Wilmot Township’s 2026 budget process concluded on February 9, 2026, with the close of Council’s 30-day amendment period. Mayor Salonen has indicated her intent not to veto any Council amendments, which means the final property tax increase has been reduced from 9.7 to 9.1%.

The Township of Wilmot and its dedicated volunteers are excited to unveil plans for the community’s 2026 Canada Day celebration. This year’s event will include new food vendors, additional inflatables and more fun for all ages!

Members of Wilmot Council discussed the Township’s proposed 2026 budget during a special meeting held on Thursday, January 29. The budget was formally tabled by Mayor Natasha Salonen on January 9, marking her first since being granted strong mayor powers.

Mayor Natasha Salonen and Councillors Stewart Cressman and Steven Martin proudly represented Wilmot Township at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual conference held from January 18 to 20 in Toronto.