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Pothole season prompts complaints, but also humorous responses

Pothole season prompts complaints, but also humorous responses

  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 26, 26
EDSS robotics team to host an open house on Mar. 7
EDSS robotics team to host an open house on Mar. 7
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 26, 26
Recycling bins an example of need for plain language, group says
Recycling bins an example of need for plain language, group says
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 26, 26
Newly minted judges meet to choose EMSF producer of the year
Newly minted judges meet to choose EMSF producer of the year
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 26, 26
  • “Fibres only” recycling bin really just means paper and cardboard
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Feb 19, 26
  • Milder temperatures bring increased risk of flooding, GRCA warns
    • Andrea Eymann
    Feb 19, 26
  • Potholes a danger not only to cars
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Feb 19, 26
  • Tired of winter? You can expect a scorching summer
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Feb 19, 26
  • Threat of black carbon shown in new UW research
    • Thomas Kent
    Feb 19, 26
  • Trinity building project on hold over region’s water woes
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Feb 12, 26
  • Heavy snow, cold temperatures see municipalities struggle to clear roads
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Feb 12, 26
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Woolwich councillors get big raises in next term
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich councillors get big raises in next term
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 26, 26
A big pay increase for councillors is a good idea after all, Woolwich councillors decided this week. Having at the
Water woes no reason to halt development, says MPP Harris
Waterloo Regional Government
Water woes no reason to halt development, says MPP Harris
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 26, 26
Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris criticized the Region of Waterloo for halting vital homebuilding, as he vowed provincial support to expand

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Trump’s antics provide cover for potential Carney overreach
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Feb 26, 26
The View From Here: February 26, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Feb 26, 26
Lefcourtland: February 26, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Feb 26, 26
Four years and counting in Ukraine
  • Gwynne Dyer
Feb 26, 26
An ode to Elmira
  • The Editor
Feb 26, 26

Sports

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Kings split a pair of games to remain in third place
Kings split a pair of games to remain in third place
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 26, 26
EDSS swimmers take top spot at CWOSSA championship
EDSS swimmers take top spot at CWOSSA championship
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 26, 26
Jacks take 3-0 lead in opening-round series against Hespeler
Jacks take 3-0 lead in opening-round series against Hespeler
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 26, 26
EDSS boys do well at regional alpine skiing competition
EDSS boys do well at regional alpine skiing competition
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 26, 26

Business

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Woolwich, developer at odds over Breslau subdivision
Business
Woolwich, developer at odds over Breslau subdivision
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 26, 26
Accusing the township of dragging its feet, Cachet Homes is taking its case to the Ontario Land Tribunal
Frozen juices set to melt away
Business
Frozen juices set to melt away
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 19, 26
While sales of concentrated beverages have declined, local markets bucked trend that led to Minute Maid decision

Arts

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Putting her experience into song, and then on tape
Putting her experience into song, and then on tape
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 26, 26
Treasure Island gets a fun makeover
Treasure Island gets a fun makeover
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 19, 26
Revisiting a local music scene that was so vibrant
Revisiting a local music scene that was so vibrant
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 12, 26

Living Here

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Volunteers make Elmira sap day a possibility
Volunteers make Elmira sap day a possibility
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 26, 26
Small towns aren’t exempt from bad things
Small towns aren’t exempt from bad things
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 19, 26
Temporarily out in the cold for those who aren’t
Temporarily out in the cold for those who aren’t
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 12, 26

Maryhill News

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    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 26, 26
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    Feb 24, 26
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 20, 26
  • Catholic Women's League
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 17, 26
  • Historical Society report
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 12, 26

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Police lay charges in connection to collision in Wellesley Township
Police lay charges in connection to collision in Wellesley Township
  • Observer Staff
Feb 26, 26
WRPS Launches Investigation into Overnight Vehicle Theft in New Hamburg
WRPS Launches Investigation into Overnight Vehicle Theft in New Hamburg
  • Observer Staff
Feb 23, 26
Police recover thousands in stolen merchandise following investigation
Police recover thousands in stolen merchandise following investigation
  • Observer Staff
Feb 19, 26

Wellness

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Why you should know your heart rate numbers
Why you should know your heart rate numbers
  • Observer Staff
Feb 26, 26
Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Now what?
Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Now what?
  • Observer Staff
Feb 19, 26
Melanoma stage determines treatment plan
Melanoma stage determines treatment plan
  • Observer Staff
Feb 12, 26

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Feb 19, 26
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Feb 18, 26
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Feb 18, 26
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Feb 12, 26

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The 4-ingredient chocolate treat so good, I always have it on hand
The 4-ingredient chocolate treat so good, I always have it on hand
  • Observer Staff
Feb 26, 26
My new favourite popcorn upgrade tastes even better than the movie theatre stuff
My new favourite popcorn upgrade tastes even better than the movie theatre stuff
  • Observer Staff
Feb 19, 26
My citrus salad is the most delicious winter boost of vitamin C
My citrus salad is the most delicious winter boost of vitamin C
  • Observer Staff
Feb 12, 26
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