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Woolwich Gardeners host plant sale this weekend in Elmira

Woolwich Gardeners host plant sale this weekend in Elmira

  • Meg Deak
May 07, 2026
Raising awareness about being prepared for an emergency
Raising awareness about being prepared for an emergency
  • Will Johnson
May 07, 2026
Elementary teachers call for urgent action during Education Week
Elementary teachers call for urgent action during Education Week
  • Will Johnson
May 07, 2026
Education assistants speak out on underfunding
Education assistants speak out on underfunding
  • Will Johnson
May 07, 2026
  • St. Jacobs Mennonite Church hosts Peace Day
    • Will Johnson
    May 07, 2026
  • Woolwich Township to receive a $50,000 reforestation grant from Enova Power Corp.
    • Meg Deak
    May 07, 2026
  • Reep begins this season’s backyard tree planting program
    • Meg Deak
    May 07, 2026
  • Atlantic Grains Council calls on the Canadian government to remove tariffs on Russian fertilizer
    • Meg Deak
    May 07, 2026
  • Students at two Elmira schools in friendly competition to pick up garbage around town
    • Meg Deak
    May 07, 2026
  • Fire ravages old chicken barn near Floradale
    • Andrea Eymann
    Apr 30, 2026
  • Kiwanis Transit would be unaffected by potential strike
    • Will Johnson
    Apr 30, 2026
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Local Politics

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Woolwich to spend  $4 million on paving projects this year
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich to spend $4 million on paving projects this year
  • Steve Kannon
May 07, 2026
There’s a chance at least some of the potholes currently making life miserable for Woolwich drivers will be fixed
Stretch of Hessen Strasse leads Wellesley repaving projects
Wellesley Township Council
Stretch of Hessen Strasse leads Wellesley repaving projects
  • Andrea Eymann
May 07, 2026
Wellesley will spend some $930,000 on a paving contract this summer, with council last week giving the budget a

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Lefcourtland: May 7, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
May 07, 2026
The View From Here: May 7, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
May 07, 2026
Ottawa moving in the wrong direction on pensions
  • The Editor
May 07, 2026
Oil: The Writing on the Wall
  • Gwynne Dyer
May 07, 2026
Municipal elections the key to getting better government
  • The Editor
Apr 30, 2026

Sports

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Heidelberg netminder makes ‘em take note at ringette championships
Heidelberg netminder makes ‘em take note at ringette championships
  • Andrea Eymann
May 07, 2026
Slamdemonium returns to Kitchener May 23
Slamdemonium returns to Kitchener May 23
  • Will Johnson
May 07, 2026
Looking to next season, Kings have 40 prospects out to camp
Looking to next season, Kings have 40 prospects out to camp
  • Steve Kannon
May 07, 2026
Waterloo Wildfire win national ringette championship
Waterloo Wildfire win national ringette championship
  • Will Johnson
Apr 30, 2026

Business

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Getting back to pounding the pavement?
Business
Getting back to pounding the pavement?
  • Andrea Eymann
May 07, 2026
For people who may be enticed to return to running as weather improves, physiotherapists have a few suggestions
Experts weigh in on the proposed Farmland Security Act
Business
Experts weigh in on the proposed Farmland Security Act
  • Meg Deak
Apr 30, 2026
Province’s plans to restrict foreign ownership of ag.land tackles a tiny issue, not cause of price increases, they say

Arts

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Col. Mustard? In the library? With a lead pipe?
Col. Mustard? In the library? With a lead pipe?
  • Andrea Eymann
May 07, 2026
The Three Musketeers thrive amid chaos and humour
The Three Musketeers thrive amid chaos and humour
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 30, 2026
The story behind the story of Peter Pan
The story behind the story of Peter Pan
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 23, 2026

Living Here

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Squaring off for a good cause in Wellesley
Squaring off for a good cause in Wellesley
  • Andrea Eymann
May 07, 2026
Twenty years on, he’s still a Scout leader
Twenty years on, he’s still a Scout leader
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
May 07, 2026
Getting a better handle on insects
Getting a better handle on insects
  • Meg Deak
Apr 30, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 22, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 14, 2026
  • Maryhill Park Fish Fry
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 07, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 02, 2026
  • Fundraiser
    • Diane Strickler
    Mar 26, 2026

Police Report

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Police investigating break-in and theft at Wellesley fire hall
Police investigating break-in and theft at Wellesley fire hall
  • Observer Staff
May 07, 2026
Police investigating a robbery in Elmira
Police investigating a robbery in Elmira
  • Observer Staff
Apr 30, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating a Vehicle Fire in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating a Vehicle Fire in Kitchener
  • Observer Staff
Apr 27, 2026

Wellness

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Staying mentally healthy in a screen-heavy job
Staying mentally healthy in a screen-heavy job
  • Observer Staff
May 07, 2026
Relieving wrist pain from swing sports
Relieving wrist pain from swing sports
  • Observer Staff
May 07, 2026
Picture this: CT scans take an inside look
Picture this: CT scans take an inside look
  • Observer Staff
Apr 30, 2026

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May 05, 2026
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May 05, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026
Frey, Norman
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Apr 29, 2026

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This chocolate cake is so fudgy you won’t miss the flour
This chocolate cake is so fudgy you won’t miss the flour
  • Observer Staff
May 07, 2026
These one-bowl banana muffins are so easy, I bake a batch every week
These one-bowl banana muffins are so easy, I bake a batch every week
  • Observer Staff
Apr 30, 2026
These creamy potatoes are my new all-time favourite side dish
These creamy potatoes are my new all-time favourite side dish
  • Observer Staff
Apr 23, 2026
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