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

Erin Council abandons new logo, returns to the drawing table

Staff will now assemble variations of the previously-used icons and consult with the public on a new design

Oct 11, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >

Town of Erin's new logo controversy takes another twist

Oct. 1 public meeting on the new logo has been postponed to a future date as new motion coming to council to scrap it

Sep 28, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

PPC candidate announced for Wellington-Halton Hills North riding

Erin resident says she hopes to use her strengths to foster some change in Canadian democracy

Sep 11, 2024 12:36 PM Read more >

'Find some closure': Acton man plans to keep on maintaining Rockwood memorial

'I'm looking forward to not maintaining the Rockwood Jane Doe memorial, but the Tammy Eileen Penner memorial,' says Acton resident Keith Porty

Aug 24, 2024 2:50 PM Read more >

Her name was Tammy: Rockwood Jane Doe finally identified after 20 years

Acton man who has maintained a memorial for the unidentified woman says he 'hopes her family and friends can now find some closure'

Aug 23, 2024 2:38 PM Read more >

Rockwood couple protects properties from squatters, vandals and more

Total Home Watch is a home-sitting service that performs scheduled visits of unoccupied or vacant houses when owners are unable to or away

Jun 26, 2024 11:53 AM Read more >

Erin's first official Pride 'finally' arrives thanks to community efforts

Event had a variety of booths and all-ages activities including a cake decorating contest, drag queen story time, a Disney-themed drag show and other musical performances

Jun 24, 2024 9:59 AM Read more >

Science centre proposed for Puslinch gravel pit site

A brick-and-mortar science centre has been a goal for Royal City Science since the charity started in November 2020

May 23, 2024 6:41 PM Read more >

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Eden Mills environmental group disbands after 33 years

Following the completion of its final project last summer, the group felt it achieved its core goals and said there was no interest in refocusing the mission

Apr 22, 2024 9:53 AM Read more >

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 >