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Breslau residents upset over data breach, delay in notification

Breslau residents upset over data breach, delay in notification

  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026
Conestogo PS students jump at the chance to display their creativity
Conestogo PS students jump at the chance to display their creativity
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026
Province plans big changes for Ontario’s conservation authorities
Province plans big changes for Ontario’s conservation authorities
  • Meg Deak
Mar 19, 2026
Farmland Forum focuses on protecting agricultural land
Farmland Forum focuses on protecting agricultural land
  • Meg Deak
Mar 19, 2026
  • New study finds Canadians prone to generating electronic waste
    • Meg Deak
    Mar 19, 2026
  • Reep’s new workshop series encourages home owners to go electric
    • Meg Deak
    Mar 19, 2026
  • Farm groups call on Ottawa to maintain research centres
    • Meg Deak
    Mar 19, 2026
  • Tree removal unwelcome at Woolwich Reservoir
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Lehmann sentenced to five years in prison for sex offence
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Mar 12, 2026
  • With spring on the horizon, some relief from winter’s chill is on tap
    • Andrea Eymann
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Woodland robotics team busy working out the details ahead of competition
    • Andrea Eymann
    Mar 12, 2026
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Local Politics

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Wellesley modifies dash-cam usage over union concerns
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley modifies dash-cam usage over union concerns
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 12, 2026
Wellesley has been forced to change its rules for using dash cameras in township fleet vehicles following labour union complaints.
Woolwich looks to see Arthur Street paving, downtown improvements completed this year
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich looks to see Arthur Street paving, downtown improvements completed this year
  • Steve Kannon
Mar 12, 2026
A quick execution of the long-overdue repaving of Arthur Street through downtown Elmira is the top priority, Woolwich councillors decided

Comment & Opinion

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Downtown project should include trees
  • The Editor
Mar 19, 2026
Preventing another type of fire
  • Gwynne Dyer
Mar 19, 2026
Lefcourtland: March 19, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Mar 19, 2026
The View From Here: March 19, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Mar 19, 2026
A government that hides cannot be trusted
  • The Editor
Mar 19, 2026

Sports

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From St. Jacobs to Iqaluit, as Hockey Helps the Homeless
From St. Jacobs to Iqaluit, as Hockey Helps the Homeless
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026
Jacks look ahead after going out in second round of playoffs
Jacks look ahead after going out in second round of playoffs
  • Steve Kannon
Mar 19, 2026
Kings open playoffs with a pair of wins
Kings open playoffs with a pair of wins
  • Steve Kannon
Mar 19, 2026
EDSS teams capture county hockey titles, head to regionals
EDSS teams capture county hockey titles, head to regionals
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 12, 2026

Business

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Young entrepreneurs make garbage their business
Business
Young entrepreneurs make garbage their business
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026
Breslau siblings Hudson and Harper Aitken offer service that brings wheelie bins to the curb, then returns them later
Local businesses join Canadian trade mission to Mexico
Business
Local businesses join Canadian trade mission to Mexico
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 12, 2026
Terra Bioindustries of Elmira and Bio Ag Consultants & Distributors of Wellesley join MP Tim Louis among 400 delegates

Arts

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Every Roemers song is a collaborative effort
Every Roemers song is a collaborative effort
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026
A universal story of a teen navigating today’s world
A universal story of a teen navigating today’s world
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 12, 2026
Young actors stage an early fight for what’s right
Young actors stage an early fight for what’s right
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 05, 2026

Living Here

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They’ll be striking a pose for the cause
They’ll be striking a pose for the cause
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026
4-H maple syrup club looks to pass on knowledge about the process
4-H maple syrup club looks to pass on knowledge about the process
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 12, 2026
Orchards the next project for ReForest Woolwich
Orchards the next project for ReForest Woolwich
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 12, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Catholic Women's League
    • Diane Strickler
    Mar 16, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Mar 11, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 26, 2026
  • Shrove Tuesday in Maryhill
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 24, 2026
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 20, 2026

Police Report

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Elmira man arrested after home invasion in St. Catharines
Elmira man arrested after home invasion in St. Catharines
  • Observer Staff
Mar 19, 2026
Police investigating after firearms stolen in Breslau break-in
Police investigating after firearms stolen in Breslau break-in
  • Observer Staff
Mar 12, 2026
Police Continue to Investigate Robbery at Waterloo Business
Police Continue to Investigate Robbery at Waterloo Business
  • Observer Staff
Mar 09, 2026

Wellness

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Dos and don’ts of deadlifting
Dos and don’ts of deadlifting
  • Observer Staff
Mar 19, 2026
Managing BPH: What are your options?
Managing BPH: What are your options?
  • Observer Staff
Mar 12, 2026
Growing through change: living well with chronic pain
Growing through change: living well with chronic pain
  • Observer Staff
Mar 12, 2026

Family Notices

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MOORE, Sheila Anne (nee Zinger)
  • Observer Staff
Mar 19, 2026
Clements Martin
  • Observer Staff
Mar 19, 2026
Burrows, Margaret “Marg”
  • Observer Staff
Mar 11, 2026
Weber, Isaac Emmanuel
  • Observer Staff
Mar 11, 2026
Martin, Vera
  • Observer Staff
Mar 11, 2026

Food

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These stuffed chicken breasts prove it’s what’s on the inside that counts
These stuffed chicken breasts prove it’s what’s on the inside that counts
  • Observer Staff
Mar 19, 2026
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a homemade Shamrock Shake
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a homemade Shamrock Shake
  • Observer Staff
Mar 12, 2026
This giant, oven-baked pancake is crispy, fluffy and impossible easy
This giant, oven-baked pancake is crispy, fluffy and impossible easy
  • Observer Staff
Mar 05, 2026
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