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

Royal City Science exploring new locations for proposed $52-million science centre

The group would prefer to use the Mill Creek Pit in Puslinch but say conversations with the University of Guelph haven't progressed

Oct 12, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Puslinch seeking public input on allowing Sunday gun hunting

Hunting with a gun on Sundays is currently not permitted on Sundays in Centre Wellington, Erin and Puslinch

Sep 11, 2024 6:48 PM Read more >

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

The body of a woman discovered at a rest stop on Highway 7 near Rockwood in 2005 has been identified as a woman who went missing in British Columbia

Aug 23, 2024 3:02 PM Read more >

Construction of Puslinch Lake pedestrian access delayed until August

The project was originally planned for spring 2024 but was delayed to this month due to public consultation said interim CAO Courtenay Hoytfox

Aug 4, 2024 5:44 PM Read more >

ICYMI: Puslinch to investigate resident concerns about noise from Galt Sportsmens Club

Staff are purchasing two devices to measure the noise generated by the Galt Sportsmens Club and create a shooting range bylaw

May 26, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Puslinch to investigate resident concerns about noise from Galt Sportsmens Club

Staff are purchasing two devices to measure the noise generated by the Galt Sportsmens Club and create a shooting range bylaw

May 23, 2024 2:00 PM 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 >

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 >