Rural Staff and Councillors Gather to Learn and to Lobby

Bruce County reps advocate for rural issues at ROMA conference

Leaders from across the province gathered in Toronto from Jan. 18 to 20 for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, including members of Bruce County council and staff.

Renfrew County presses rural priorities at 2026 ROMA Conference

County of Renfrew officials used this year’s Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference as an opportunity to press provincial decision-makers on a wide range of issues affecting rural municipalities, from health care and child care to energy, tourism and agriculture.

Rural staff and councillors gather to learn and to lobby

Rural Ontario leaders were gathering Jan. 18-20 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference.

Blind River team highlights growth and sustainability at 2026 ROMA Conference

Mayor Sally Hagman led a determined delegation from Blind River to the ROMA 2026 event, emphasizing collaboration and long-term planning for residents

Ontario leaders connect at Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference

Bruce County advocated for homeless support, child care space flexibility and sustainable funding for rural infrastructure at ROMA.

Bruce County advocates for homelessness supports, rural transit and more at ROMA

Representatives from Bruce County were involved in nine delegation meetings covering a vast array of topics at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference.