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Conestogo/Winterbourne Optimist Club’s Family Fun Day

Conestogo/Winterbourne Optimist Club’s Family Fun Day

  • Will Johnson
Jun 04, 2026
The biggest threat to honey bees in Canada isn’t pesticides, it’s parasites
The biggest threat to honey bees in Canada isn’t pesticides, it’s parasites
  • Meg Deak
Jun 04, 2026
Local bird lovers encouraged to participate in SwiftWatch
Local bird lovers encouraged to participate in SwiftWatch
  • Meg Deak
Jun 04, 2026
Wellesley duck race benefits Lions Club programs
Wellesley duck race benefits Lions Club programs
  • Will Johnson
Jun 04, 2026
  • From plot to passion, come out and hear from small-scale local growers this weekend
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 04, 2026
  • It’s been a brutal spring for asparagus
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 04, 2026
  • Water awareness championed by Woolwich Gardeners
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 04, 2026
  • Sunday night concert series set to kick off in Elmira
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 04, 2026
  • Some Laurel Creek land to be transferred to the City of Waterloo
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 04, 2026
  • Program touts the benefits of rain barrels
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 04, 2026
  • Drones and AI are now useful tools for farmers
    • Meg Deak
    May 28, 2026
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Local Politics

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Mapping the canopy: Waterloo Region’s new green strategy in the works
Waterloo Regional Government
Mapping the canopy: Waterloo Region’s new green strategy in the works
  • Meg Deak
Jun 04, 2026
If you have opinions about the state of parks and green spaces in Waterloo Region, now is the time to
Race is on as Chris Martin looks to unseat Joe Nowak as Wellesley’s mayor
Wellesley Township Council
Race is on as Chris Martin looks to unseat Joe Nowak as Wellesley’s mayor
  • Will Johnson
May 28, 2026
The mayor’s seat in Wellesley Township will be a contest, as businessman Chris Martin is now challenging incumbent Joe

Comment & Opinion

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Lefcourtland: June 4, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jun 04, 2026
The threat of global war
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jun 04, 2026
Putin’s escalation in Kyiv reveals a cornered autocrat
  • The Editor
Jun 04, 2026
The View From Here: June 4, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jun 04, 2026
Lefcourtland: May 28, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
May 28, 2026

Sports

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Elmira Lawn Bowling Club’s season gets rolling with introductory events
Elmira Lawn Bowling Club’s season gets rolling with introductory events
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 04, 2026
EDSS mixed relay team races its way into provincials this weekend
EDSS mixed relay team races its way into provincials this weekend
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 04, 2026
Jonny Herrgott slo-pitch tournament returns for a second year
Jonny Herrgott slo-pitch tournament returns for a second year
  • Andrea Eymann
May 28, 2026
Road Hockey Challenge hits the pavement in Crosshill
Road Hockey Challenge hits the pavement in Crosshill
  • Andrea Eymann
May 28, 2026

Business

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Princess Twin in the midst of a makeover
Business
Princess Twin in the midst of a makeover
  • Will Johnson
Jun 04, 2026
Added 20 years ago to expand on the success of the original cinema, which recently marked 40th anniversary
From mill to music, historic Conestogo site is repurposed
Business
From mill to music, historic Conestogo site is repurposed
  • Will Johnson
May 28, 2026
Sherwood Music has been busy transforming the Sawmill Road location into a high-end guitar shopping destination, incorporating historic charm

Arts

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Canadian pride comes with plenty of laughs
Canadian pride comes with plenty of laughs
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 04, 2026
Current tour brings him close to home
Current tour brings him close to home
  • Andrea Eymann
May 28, 2026
A whodunit where the audience gets to take part
A whodunit where the audience gets to take part
  • Andrea Eymann
May 21, 2026

Living Here

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Something of benefit for the kids of Gaza
Something of benefit for the kids of Gaza
  • Will Johnson
Jun 04, 2026
Students step up to give garden a makeover
Students step up to give garden a makeover
  • Meg Deak
May 28, 2026
Robin returns to the Elmira hood next weekend
Robin returns to the Elmira hood next weekend
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
May 28, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Rosary for the Right to Life
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 01, 2026
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    May 28, 2026
  • Maryhill Historical Socieity
    • Diane Strickler
    May 25, 2026
  • St. Boniface CWL
    • Diane Strickler
    May 20, 2026
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 22, 2026

Police Report

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OPP remind drivers to buckle up
OPP remind drivers to buckle up
  • Observer Staff
Jun 04, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating an Arson at Abandoned Trailer in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating an Arson at Abandoned Trailer in Kitchener
  • Observer Staff
Jun 01, 2026
Police advise public to be cautious about pair of scams
Police advise public to be cautious about pair of scams
  • Observer Staff
May 28, 2026

Wellness

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What do you know about colon cancer?
What do you know about colon cancer?
  • Observer Staff
Jun 04, 2026
What’s going on with pelvic issues, pain?
What’s going on with pelvic issues, pain?
  • Observer Staff
May 28, 2026
Creating a safe space for baby
Creating a safe space for baby
  • Observer Staff
May 21, 2026

Family Notices

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Kuhns, Roxanne Jane
  • Observer Staff
Jun 03, 2026
Martin, Joseph M
  • Observer Staff
Jun 03, 2026
Bauman, Elverne George
  • Observer Staff
Jun 03, 2026
Martin, Orlan G
  • Observer Staff
Jun 03, 2026
Yaniszewski, Myrna
  • Observer Staff
Jun 03, 2026

Food

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How to make the absolute best milkshakes at home
How to make the absolute best milkshakes at home
  • Observer Staff
Jun 04, 2026
I use this 3-ingredient rhubarb compote recipe to upgrade everything
I use this 3-ingredient rhubarb compote recipe to upgrade everything
  • Observer Staff
May 28, 2026
‘Chicken Gloria’ is the easy, one-pan dinner I’m making weekly
‘Chicken Gloria’ is the easy, one-pan dinner I’m making weekly
  • Observer Staff
May 21, 2026
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