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Region moving ahead with bridge replacement on Northfield Drive

Region moving ahead with bridge replacement on Northfield Drive

  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 04, 25
Delays as new contractor takes on clearing Elmira’s sidewalks
Delays as new contractor takes on clearing Elmira’s sidewalks
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 04, 25
A busy time for Santa as he attends events across the townships
A busy time for Santa as he attends events across the townships
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 27, 25
Townships not immune to jump in demand at food banks
Townships not immune to jump in demand at food banks
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Nov 27, 25
  • Elmira nursing student receives $3,000 scholarship
    • Andrea Eymann
    Nov 27, 25
  • Using data to help shape organic farming
    • Thomas Kent
    Nov 27, 25
  • School board finally releases report of trustee’s suspension
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Nov 27, 25
  • Local parades among Santa’s many stops this holiday season
    • Andrea Eymann
    Nov 27, 25
  • Province moving away from green initiatives at its peril, say critics
    • Thomas Kent
    Nov 27, 25
  • WCS gearing up for the Christmas Goodwill program
    • Andrea Eymann
    Nov 20, 25
  • Apologies aren’t enough, say Breslau residents facing huge bills
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Nov 20, 25
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Local Politics

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Plans for St. Jacobs development meet with chilly reception
Woolwich Township Council
Plans for St. Jacobs development meet with chilly reception
  • Steve Kannon
Dec 04, 25
Plans for a small townhouse development in the south end of St. Jacobs got a rough reception as the public
Region gets an earful on plan to remove parking space along Arthur Street
Waterloo Regional Government
Region gets an earful on plan to remove parking space along Arthur Street
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 04, 25
The Region of Waterloo’s plan to shoehorn cycling lanes into the Arthur Street reconstruction project in downtown Elmira drew

Comment & Opinion

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Bibi’s strategy is self-serving, as always
  • Gwynne Dyer
Dec 04, 25
Lefcourtland: December 4, 2025
  • Jack Lefcourt
Dec 04, 25
The View From Here: December 4, 2025
  • Scott Arnold
Dec 04, 25
Rising food bank use a symptom of economic woes
  • The Editor
Dec 04, 25
Where’s the snow-clearing we have to pay for?
  • The Editor
Dec 04, 25

Sports

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Lancers bounce back to win Independent Bowl at OFSAA football finals
Lancers bounce back to win Independent Bowl at OFSAA football finals
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 04, 25
Jacks win sole game of the weekend, but drop to second in division
Jacks win sole game of the weekend, but drop to second in division
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 04, 25
Kings settle for a split in foray into Eastern Conference
Kings settle for a split in foray into Eastern Conference
  • Steve Kannon
Dec 04, 25
Pair of wins keep Jacks atop the division standings
Pair of wins keep Jacks atop the division standings
  • Julian Gavaghan
Nov 27, 25

Business

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Hatching up something unique
Business
Hatching up something unique
  • Thomas Kent
Dec 04, 25
There’s a variety of chicken breeds available from Frey’s Hatchery, now in the hands of the third generation
Business
Grain commission extends fee-free inspection period
  • Thomas Kent
Dec 04, 25
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has extended the fee-free period for grain inspection and weighing services until Apr. 1, 2028.

Arts

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’Tis the season for Plaid Tidings ready for the holiday season
’Tis the season for Plaid Tidings ready for the holiday season
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 04, 25
Elmira’s Jay Davis channels Michael Bublé for the holidays
Elmira’s Jay Davis channels Michael Bublé for the holidays
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 04, 25
An album years in the making, even they didn’t know it
An album years in the making, even they didn’t know it
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 27, 25

Living Here

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Mural to commemorate  Queen’s Bush history
Mural to commemorate Queen’s Bush history
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 04, 25
Local church choirs coming together for fundraising performance
Local church choirs coming together for fundraising performance
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 04, 25
4-H member and his calf get a warm welcome at the Royal
4-H member and his calf get a warm welcome at the Royal
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 27, 25

Maryhill News

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  • Christmas Bazaar
    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 04, 25
  • Maryhill Historical Society Executive
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 27, 25
  • Annual General Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 21, 25
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 20, 25
  • Maryhill Historical Society Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 18, 25

Police Report

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Police advise to stay vigilant about phone scams
Police advise to stay vigilant about phone scams
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25
RIDE campaign is now in effect through the holidays
RIDE campaign is now in effect through the holidays
  • Observer Staff
Nov 27, 25
Waterloo Regional Police Service is continuing to investigate a shooting incident in Cambridge.
Waterloo Regional Police Service is continuing to investigate a shooting incident in Cambridge.
  • Observer Staff
Nov 24, 25

Wellness

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Living kidney donation may be option for those with Type 2 diabetes
Living kidney donation may be option for those with Type 2 diabetes
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25
Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis
Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis
  • Observer Staff
Nov 27, 25
How to keep your spirits bright during the holidays
How to keep your spirits bright during the holidays
  • Observer Staff
Nov 27, 25

Family Notices

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John H Gerth
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25
Weber, Lydia
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25
Gregory William Wiebe
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25
Cheryl Allgeier
  • Observer Staff
Nov 27, 25
Watts, John Charles
  • Observer Staff
Nov 27, 25

Food

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Looking for a protein-packed lunch? Try this 3-ingredient tomato soup recipe
Looking for a protein-packed lunch? Try this 3-ingredient tomato soup recipe
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25
All my friends text me for this banana pudding recipe
All my friends text me for this banana pudding recipe
  • Observer Staff
Nov 27, 25
I make brisket chilli every fall just for the leftovers
I make brisket chilli every fall just for the leftovers
  • Observer Staff
Nov 20, 25
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