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Charity urges Canadian provincial and federal governments to protect Ontario’s water

Charity urges Canadian provincial and federal governments to protect Ontario’s water

  • Meg Deak
Aug 13, 2026
Illegal dumping a growing concern  for Woolwich farmer
Illegal dumping a growing concern for Woolwich farmer
  • Will Johnson
Aug 13, 2026
Most drivers guilty of dangerous behaviours, CAA survey finds
Most drivers guilty of dangerous behaviours, CAA survey finds
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 13, 2026
Local vet lauded for her work and approach
Local vet lauded for her work and approach
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 13, 2026
  • Local advocate recalls the early days of the region’s Wilmot land grab
    • Meg Deak
    Aug 13, 2026
  • Have a stream near a road? Get some free trees planted with ReForest Woolwich
    • Meg Deak
    Aug 13, 2026
  • The Ballad of Lucy and Buddy
    • Will Johnson
    Aug 13, 2026
  • Talk returns in the community about the countryside line
    • Meg Deak
    Aug 13, 2026
  • Elmira couple celebrates 70 years of marriage
    • Andrea Eymann
    Aug 13, 2026
  • Concerned residents speak up about proposed Woolwich industrial park
    • Meg Deak
    Aug 06, 2026
  • Chane Ballantyne makes it a three-way race for mayor
    • Steve Kannon
    Aug 06, 2026
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Local Politics

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Mixed reviews for a Wellesley wind-turbine proposal still in its early stages
Wellesley Township Council
Mixed reviews for a Wellesley wind-turbine proposal still in its early stages
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 23, 2026
A company’s plan to bring wind turbines to Wellesley Township has met with mixed reviews. “There’s about probably
Wellesley approves 25 year official plan to guide development
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley approves 25 year official plan to guide development
  • Will Johnson
Jul 23, 2026
Wellesley Township expects moderate growth over the next 25 years, the timeline laid out in the new official plan approved

Comment & Opinion

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Countryside line policy getting put to another test
  • The Editor
Aug 13, 2026
AI and the threat of bio-weapons
  • Gwynne Dyer
Aug 13, 2026
Lefcourtland: August 6, 2026
  • Cassandra Hudson
Aug 06, 2026
Prices are top of mind just now in discussions about food
  • The Editor
Aug 06, 2026
Cyril Ramaphosa and the law
  • Gwynne Dyer
Aug 06, 2026

Sports

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Lesser-known paddle strokes
  • The Editor
Aug 13, 2026
Finding ways to minimize arm injuries while pitching
Finding ways to minimize arm injuries while pitching
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 13, 2026
Don Green slo-pitch tournament set for this weekend
Don Green slo-pitch tournament set for this weekend
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 06, 2026
Organizers step up efforts to boost local ringette participation
Organizers step up efforts to boost local ringette participation
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 06, 2026

Business

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New Piper Arms location now open in former Elmira buffet landmark
Business
New Piper Arms location now open in former Elmira buffet landmark
  • Will Johnson
Aug 13, 2026
Pub is part of the reworked space that was the long-time home of At The Crossroads at the entry to town
Agricultural experts weigh in on this year’s increased input costs for farmers
Business
Agricultural experts weigh in on this year’s increased input costs for farmers
  • Meg Deak
Aug 13, 2026
From rising cost of fuel to the steep increases in fertilizer prices, it’s been a costly year for farmers.

Arts

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Amateur playwrights find themselves in the spotlight
Amateur playwrights find themselves in the spotlight
  • Will Johnson
Aug 13, 2026
Will there be a fairy tale ending for The Clockmaker’s Daughter?
Will there be a fairy tale ending for The Clockmaker’s Daughter?
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 06, 2026
Local author releases second book in her fantasy series
Local author releases second book in her fantasy series
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 30, 2026

Living Here

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Elmira Legion looking for help with poppy project
Elmira Legion looking for help with poppy project
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 13, 2026
Paddling with purpose
Paddling with purpose
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 06, 2026
Waterloo landfill forest a hidden gem
Waterloo landfill forest a hidden gem
  • Meg Deak
Jul 30, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Maryhill reflects on two centuries of history
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 30, 2026
  • Maryhill Historical Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 20, 2026
  • Canada Day & 200th Anniversary
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 13, 2026
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 24, 2026
  • Maryhill Historical Society
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 18, 2026

Police Report

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Police investigating series of restaurant thefts in region
Police investigating series of restaurant thefts in region
  • Observer Staff
Aug 06, 2026
Three charged following renovation fraud investigation in Waterloo Region
Three charged following renovation fraud investigation in Waterloo Region
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
Sunday morning fire in Breslau pegged at $40K
Sunday morning fire in Breslau pegged at $40K
  • Observer Staff
Jul 23, 2026

Wellness

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Strategies for calming back-to-school anxiety
Strategies for calming back-to-school anxiety
  • Observer Staff
Aug 06, 2026
Summer festivals can stress your heart and health
Summer festivals can stress your heart and health
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
Tips for maintaining muscle while focusing on fat loss
Tips for maintaining muscle while focusing on fat loss
  • Observer Staff
Jul 23, 2026

Family Notices

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James (Jim) Walter Furlong Obituary
  • Observer Staff
Aug 13, 2026
Hackert, David Charles
  • Observer Staff
Aug 13, 2026
Snider, Sandra “Sandy”
  • Observer Staff
Aug 13, 2026
Marilyn Mitchell (Miller)
  • Observer Staff
Aug 13, 2026
Bolender, Richard “Dick”
  • Observer Staff
Aug 13, 2026

Food

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Blackberry crumble is the old-fashioned dessert I bring to every gathering
Blackberry crumble is the old-fashioned dessert I bring to every gathering
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
I’m making this tropical cocktail every weekend this summer
I’m making this tropical cocktail every weekend this summer
  • Observer Staff
Jul 23, 2026
This 4-ingredient zucchini is my favourite way to eat the summer vegetable
This 4-ingredient zucchini is my favourite way to eat the summer vegetable
  • Observer Staff
Jul 16, 2026
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