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Floradale leads the pack in latest elementary school rankings

Floradale leads the pack in latest elementary school rankings

  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 15, 26
Food prices expected to climb again this year
Food prices expected to climb again this year
  • Thomas Kent
  • Thomas Kent
Jan 15, 26
Assessing AI’s impact on future labour market
Assessing AI’s impact on future labour market
  • Thomas Kent
  • Thomas Kent
Jan 15, 26
Winter poses challenges for the animals in our lives
Winter poses challenges for the animals in our lives
  • Thomas Kent
  • Thomas Kent
Jan 15, 26
  • Plants’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide questioned in new research
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 15, 26
  • WCHC planning 3,000-sq.ft. addition to St. Jacobs building
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jan 08, 26
  • Elmira will host crokinole competition on Jan. 17
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jan 08, 26
  • Flu season heightened by new strain of virus
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jan 08, 26
  • Vitamin D content in milk doubles under new rules
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 08, 26
  • UW researchers take aim at pervasive microplastics
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 08, 26
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Local Politics

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Woolwich sees 7.8% tax hike in this year’s budget
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich sees 7.8% tax hike in this year’s budget
  • Steve Kannon
Jan 15, 26
Heading into Tuesday night’s budget meeting, Woolwich councillors had a 7.8 per cent target for this year’s
Concerns linger as region has yet to remove speed cameras
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Concerns linger as region has yet to remove speed cameras
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 15, 26
The Region of Waterloo’s speed cameras remain switched on and are still recording traffic data – but not issuing fines

Comment & Opinion

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The View From Here: January 15, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jan 15, 26
Pretending to help Donald Trump
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jan 15, 26
Lefcourtland: January 15, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jan 15, 26
Municipal tax trajectory is no longer sustainable
  • The Editor
Jan 15, 26
The View From Here: January 8, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jan 08, 26

Sports

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New-look lineup sees Jacks post pair of wins
New-look lineup sees Jacks post pair of wins
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 15, 26
Kings split games, gain ground on Chatham as they go head-to-head
Kings split games, gain ground on Chatham as they go head-to-head
  • Steve Kannon
Jan 15, 26
Jacks come out of weekend with a split against Tavistock and Paris
Jacks come out of weekend with a split against Tavistock and Paris
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 08, 26
A good start to the outdoor-ice season
A good start to the outdoor-ice season
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 08, 26

Business

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New salary-disclosure rules come with pros and cons
Business
New salary-disclosure rules come with pros and cons
  • Thomas Kent
Jan 15, 26
Legislation is supposed to make hiring fairer and more transparent, but there are caveats, says UofG professor
Walking along others’ health journeys
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Walking along others’ health journeys
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 08, 26
Much has changed in the industry since Alan Martin opened his own pharmacy in St. Jacobs 25 years ago

Arts

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Shakespeare, with a decidedly modern twist
Shakespeare, with a decidedly modern twist
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 15, 26
Laughing along with the characters as they grow
Laughing along with the characters as they grow
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 08, 26
Permanent home sought for 120-foot quilt
Permanent home sought for 120-foot quilt
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 01, 26

Living Here

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Answering the call to make the call
Answering the call to make the call
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 15, 26
Needlework designed with photo-realism in mind
Needlework designed with photo-realism in mind
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 08, 26
When it comes to quilting, it’s in the bag
When it comes to quilting, it’s in the bag
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  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 01, 26

Maryhill News

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    Jan 12, 26
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    • Diane Strickler
    Jan 02, 26
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    Dec 29, 25

Police Report

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WRPS' Direct Action Response Team Investigating Thefts from Vehicles in Waterloo
WRPS' Direct Action Response Team Investigating Thefts from Vehicles in Waterloo
  • Observer Staff
Jan 19, 26
Police conclude holiday retail crime safety blitz
Police conclude holiday retail crime safety blitz
  • Observer Staff
Jan 15, 26
Police Respond to an Assault in Cambridge
Police Respond to an Assault in Cambridge
  • Observer Staff
Jan 12, 26

Wellness

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Recognizing the signs of overtraining
Recognizing the signs of overtraining
  • Observer Staff
Jan 15, 26
Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming
Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming
  • Observer Staff
Jan 08, 26
5 things to know about stroke
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Jan 01, 26

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Boston cream brownies are the boxed mix hack anyone can make
Boston cream brownies are the boxed mix hack anyone can make
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Jan 15, 26
This spinach apple salad is perfect with everything
This spinach apple salad is perfect with everything
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Jan 08, 26
This pillowy potato bread is an easy, homemade loaf anyone can make
This pillowy potato bread is an easy, homemade loaf anyone can make
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Jan 01, 26
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