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Good weather sees large crowds flock to Elmira for sap fest

Good weather sees large crowds flock to Elmira for sap fest

  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 16, 2026
For struggling households, food banks have become a long-term support
For struggling households, food banks have become a long-term support
  • Meg Deak
Apr 16, 2026
Region pledges $1.2 million for trail bridge at Wallenstein
Region pledges $1.2 million for trail bridge at Wallenstein
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 16, 2026
Public Health seeing uptick in vaccination-record compliance
Public Health seeing uptick in vaccination-record compliance
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 16, 2026
  • Mixed reaction to news of potential health-data leak
    • Andrea Eymann
    Apr 16, 2026
  • Friends of the Grand River spring events kick off with cleanup day this weekend
    • Meg Deak
    Apr 16, 2026
  • Upcoming talk will explore the realities of urbanization and water protection
    • Meg Deak
    Apr 16, 2026
  • ReForest Woolwich now taking requests for tree-giveaway campaign
    • Meg Deak
    Apr 16, 2026
  • Tundra swans make local stop on migration
    • Meg Deak
    Apr 09, 2026
  • Even after ouster, former WRDSB head was paid $277K
    • Andrea Eymann
    Apr 09, 2026
  • Wellesley Lions gearing up for next online auction
    • Andrea Eymann
    Apr 09, 2026
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Local Politics

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Breslau residents will soon see bills for repairs to municipal drain
Woolwich Township Council
Breslau residents will soon see bills for repairs to municipal drain
  • Steve Kannon
Apr 16, 2026
Breslau property owners can expect to be hit up for their share of rehabilitating a municipal drain covering some 600
Put Elmira sidewalk snow-clearing to a vote, council hears
Woolwich Township Council
Put Elmira sidewalk snow-clearing to a vote, council hears
  • Steve Kannon
Apr 16, 2026
When Woolwich residents go the polls for the municipal election in October, one resident wants to see a referendum question

Comment & Opinion

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Carney’s latest folly revives poor idea for high-speed rail
  • The Editor
Apr 16, 2026
The View From Here: April 23, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Apr 16, 2026
On not draining the swamp
  • Gwynne Dyer
Apr 16, 2026
Lefcourtland: April 16, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Apr 16, 2026
Vote for councillors who’ll restore fiscal sanity
  • The Editor
Apr 16, 2026

Sports

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Pair of local woman part of Canada’s national rugby team
Pair of local woman part of Canada’s national rugby team
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 16, 2026
U10 Wildcats capture Tri-County title, advance to OMHA championships
U10 Wildcats capture Tri-County title, advance to OMHA championships
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 09, 2026
Kings’ season ends after loss in game six of playoff series vs. St Marys
Kings’ season ends after loss in game six of playoff series vs. St Marys
  • Steve Kannon
Apr 09, 2026
Woolwich U11 hockey squad finishes playoffs in second
Woolwich U11 hockey squad finishes playoffs in second
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 02, 2026

Business

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Canadian-grown leafy greens on tour
Business
Canadian-grown leafy greens on tour
  • Meg Deak
Apr 16, 2026
Goodleaf Farms’ mobile trailer demonstrates the technology used in vertical farming to grow crops year-round
Economic conditions lead to closure of Wellesley Farmers’ Market
Business
Economic conditions lead to closure of Wellesley Farmers’ Market
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 09, 2026
Higher input costs, search for full-time work meant vendors struggled, prompting the venture to wind down after 11 years in the village

Arts

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Eastwood celebrates 70 years with musical revue
Eastwood celebrates 70 years with musical revue
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 16, 2026
A very personal approach to protecting the environment
A very personal approach to protecting the environment
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 09, 2026
Even in grief, there’s some humour to be found
Even in grief, there’s some humour to be found
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 02, 2026

Living Here

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Talent show the latest fundraiser for playground
Talent show the latest fundraiser for playground
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 16, 2026
Curbing his enthusiasm a key for Venture
Curbing his enthusiasm a key for Venture
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 09, 2026
A venture built on doing what they love
A venture built on doing what they love
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 02, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Historical Society Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 14, 2026
  • Maryhill Park Fish Fry
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 07, 2026
  • CWL fundraiser
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 02, 2026
  • Fundraiser
    • Diane Strickler
    Mar 26, 2026
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Mar 19, 2026

Police Report

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Police make second arrest in vehicle-theft investigation
Police make second arrest in vehicle-theft investigation
  • Observer Staff
Apr 16, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police are Investigating a Robbery in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police are Investigating a Robbery in Kitchener
  • Observer Staff
Apr 13, 2026
Canadians losing trust in justice system, feel less safe
Canadians losing trust in justice system, feel less safe
  • Observer Staff
Apr 09, 2026

Wellness

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Beyond coughing: Wildfire smoke’s health risks
Beyond coughing: Wildfire smoke’s health risks
  • Observer Staff
Apr 16, 2026
Do children with scoliosis need treatment?
Do children with scoliosis need treatment?
  • Observer Staff
Apr 09, 2026
Finding relief when life feels overwhelming
Finding relief when life feels overwhelming
  • Observer Staff
Apr 02, 2026

Family Notices

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Moore, Peter
  • Observer Staff
Apr 16, 2026
Nafziger, Marie
  • Observer Staff
Apr 09, 2026
McCormick, Lynn
  • Observer Staff
Apr 02, 2026
McKeag, Grace
  • Observer Staff
Apr 02, 2026
Swartzentruber, Elroy
  • Observer Staff
Apr 02, 2026

Food

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My foolproof trick for the easiest eggs benedict of all time
My foolproof trick for the easiest eggs benedict of all time
  • Observer Staff
Apr 16, 2026
How to make green eggs and ham from Dr. Seuss
How to make green eggs and ham from Dr. Seuss
  • Observer Staff
Apr 09, 2026
These one-bowl lemon muffins are so easy, I make a batch weekly
These one-bowl lemon muffins are so easy, I make a batch weekly
  • Observer Staff
Apr 02, 2026
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