Located within the scenic Ottawa Valley and bordered by the Ottawa River, the Township of Whitewater Region is a dynamic place to live and visit. Known worldwide for whitewater rafting and kayaking, we offer a variety of year-round activities such as golfing, snowmobiling, camping, boating, fishing and cross-country skiing.
Located within the scenic Ottawa Valley and bordered by the Ottawa River, the Township of Whitewater Region is a dynamic place to live and visit. Known worldwide for whitewater rafting and kayaking, we offer a variety of year-round activities such as golfing, snowmobiling, camping, boating, fishing and cross-country skiing.
The geography has also blessed this area with a wonderful collection of naturalist and holistic opportunities. Throughout the Region you find wetlands, areas of natural and scientific interest (ANSI) and general wildlife areas. It is a much-loved component of the municipality, according to the millions of visitors who have passed through the Region over the years.
From our vast acres of farmland with livestock grazing in the fields to our small, unique hamlets and villages to our wide expanses of water glistening under the summer sun,....The Township of Whitewater Region invites everyone to experience “rural and urban life in perfect harmony”
The
first Council of the Township
of Whitewater Region was elected
by the voters of the former Village
of Beachburg, Village of Cobden,
Township of Ross and Township
of Westmeath on November 13th,
2000.
By-Law Number 09-12-408 changed the composition of Council beginning with the 2010 Municipal Election. The positions of Mayor, Reeve and Deputy Mayor are all elected at large by the voters. One Councillor is elected from within each of the Township’s four wards (map).
In summary, the Mayor is the Head of Council. The Deputy Mayor presents the Mayor and exercises all the rights, powers and authority of the Mayor during his/her absence. The Reeve is Council’s representative on County Council and represents the Township in County Council business.
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Seated
Mayor Jim Labow and Deputy Mayor Izett McBride
Standing
Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, Councillor Cathy Regier, Reeve Donald Rathwell,
Councillor Joseph Trimm, Councillor Allen Dick and CAO Dean Sauriol
