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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

Wellington County signs deal to move homeless to former retirement home

Wellington County signs deal to move homeless to former retirement home

Residents will move from temporary site at former Holiday Inn Express to Norfolk Manor July 2
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Erin's first official Pride 'finally' arrives thanks to community efforts

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
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'Shame on you': Minto councillor blasts those seeking 'neutral public spaces'

'Shame on you': Minto councillor blasts those seeking 'neutral public spaces'

Some residents are asking for a 'neutral' bylaw that would result in the banning of Pride flags and a Pride crosswalk
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Private dog parks are popping up in backyards in Guelph

Private dog parks are popping up in backyards in Guelph

Ranging in price from $5 to $15 per dog per hour, there are currently private dog park listings in Guelph, Guelph/Eramosa, Erin and Puslinch
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Chemical spill likely cause of Ontario town's stinky water: report

Chemical spill likely cause of Ontario town's stinky water: report

All the affected wells were within about 900 metres of the spill location and downstream from a location that receives groundwater
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Tempers flare as Puslinch mayor accuses resident of 'personal vendetta' (UPDATED)

Tempers flare as Puslinch mayor accuses resident of 'personal vendetta' (UPDATED)

In response, resident Bruce Taylor is calling for change or Mayor James Seeley's resignation
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Departure of Ont. town's physicians leaves 2,500 patients without family doctor

Departure of Ont. town's physicians leaves 2,500 patients without family doctor

Now both de-rostered patients and clinic staff are doing their best to attract someone new to Erin as a replacement
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Who maintains this Jane Doe's roadside memorial (and why)? We found out

Who maintains this Jane Doe's roadside memorial (and why)? We found out

The remains of Jane Doe were found at the Highway 7 rest stop almost 20 years ago, and an Acton man is making sure she isn't forgotten
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