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Volunteers continue in the fight against garlic mustard

Volunteers continue in the fight against garlic mustard

  • Meg Deak
May 21, 2026
Trinity United hopes project is a priority as new water capacity comes online
Trinity United hopes project is a priority as new water capacity comes online
  • Steve Kannon
  • Steve Kannon
May 21, 2026
Looking to test out an EV? Plug’n Drive’s tour makes a stop in Guelph
Looking to test out an EV? Plug’n Drive’s tour makes a stop in Guelph
  • Meg Deak
May 21, 2026
Upcoming workshop aims to get homeowners pumped about heat pumps
Upcoming workshop aims to get homeowners pumped about heat pumps
  • Meg Deak
May 21, 2026
  • Woolwich Counselling Centre puts the spotlight on mental health
    • Will Johnson
    May 21, 2026
  • New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale celebrates 60 years of peacebuilding
    • Will Johnson
    May 21, 2026
  • Considering solar? Check out Reep’s upcoming workshop in June
    • Meg Deak
    May 21, 2026
  • Wellesley offering up another taste of culture May 23
    • Andrea Eymann
    May 21, 2026
  • Deadline approaches for competing in this year’s Wellesley ABC Idol contest
    • Andrea Eymann
    May 21, 2026
  • Elmira walk for cystic fibrosis aims to educate the public
    • Will Johnson
    May 21, 2026
  • Wellington Water Watchers calls on locals to speak out against water privatization
    • Meg Deak
    May 21, 2026
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Local Politics

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Ward 1 Coun. Evan Burgess enters Woolwich mayoral race
Woolwich Township Council
Ward 1 Coun. Evan Burgess enters Woolwich mayoral race
  • Steve Kannon
May 21, 2026
Make that two current Woolwich councillors interested in taking the mayor’s seat at the table. Ward 1 Coun. Evan
Wellesley rolls out four options for repurposing former arena land in village
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley rolls out four options for repurposing former arena land in village
  • Will Johnson
May 14, 2026
Wellesley council is in no hurry to make a final decision on its former arena and community centre land, and

Comment & Opinion

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Lefcourtland: May 21, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
May 21, 2026
Trinity project a victim of poor planning for growth
  • The Editor
May 21, 2026
The View From Here: May 21, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
May 21, 2026
The View From Here: May 14, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
May 14, 2026
Late to the party on reducing taxes
  • The Editor
May 14, 2026

Sports

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Fundraiser aims to support family of young cancer victim, SickKids Hospital
Fundraiser aims to support family of young cancer victim, SickKids Hospital
  • Andrea Eymann
May 21, 2026
Woolwich Youth Soccer now has the ball in play for the season
Woolwich Youth Soccer now has the ball in play for the season
  • Andrea Eymann
May 21, 2026
Local players help push Fergus Whalers to Schmalz Cup title
Local players help push Fergus Whalers to Schmalz Cup title
  • Andrea Eymann
May 14, 2026
Elmira woman’s field hockey experience expands to Team Canada
Elmira woman’s field hockey experience expands to Team Canada
  • Andrea Eymann
May 14, 2026

Business

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Local pharmacists welcome new responsibilities
Business
Local pharmacists welcome new responsibilities
  • Will Johnson
May 21, 2026
Province announces latest expansion to the range of services, including six additional vaccines, to be offered in pharmacies to ease health-care pressures
Federal funding for skilled trades a welcome initiative
Business
Federal funding for skilled trades a welcome initiative
  • Will Johnson
May 14, 2026
PM Mark Carney’s plan to spend $6 billion over the next five years to recruit 100,000 new skilled-trades

Arts

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A whodunit where the audience gets to take part
A whodunit where the audience gets to take part
  • Andrea Eymann
May 21, 2026
A century on, Quasimodo is still ringing those bells
A century on, Quasimodo is still ringing those bells
  • Andrea Eymann
May 14, 2026
Col. Mustard? In the library? With a lead pipe?
Col. Mustard? In the library? With a lead pipe?
  • Andrea Eymann
May 07, 2026

Living Here

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Taking them from puppies to service dogs
Taking them from puppies to service dogs
  • Andrea Eymann
May 21, 2026
Recognized for her hard work ... and green thumb
Recognized for her hard work ... and green thumb
  • Meg Deak
May 14, 2026
Squaring off for a good cause in Wellesley
Squaring off for a good cause in Wellesley
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
May 07, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • St. Boniface CWL
    • Diane Strickler
    May 20, 2026
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 22, 2026
  • Historical Society Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 14, 2026
  • Maryhill Park Fish Fry
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 07, 2026
  • CWL fundraiser
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 02, 2026

Police Report

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Police Continue to Investigate Damage to Vehicle in Kitchener
Police Continue to Investigate Damage to Vehicle in Kitchener
  • Observer Staff
May 18, 2026
Province looks to reduce wait times for police record checks
Province looks to reduce wait times for police record checks
  • Observer Staff
May 14, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Break and Enter in Waterloo
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Break and Enter in Waterloo
  • Observer Staff
May 11, 2026

Wellness

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Creating a safe space for baby
Creating a safe space for baby
  • Observer Staff
May 21, 2026
Reconnect with exercise during cancer care
Reconnect with exercise during cancer care
  • Observer Staff
May 14, 2026
Staying mentally healthy in a screen-heavy job
Staying mentally healthy in a screen-heavy job
  • Observer Staff
May 07, 2026

Family Notices

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Frey, Erla Mae (Jantzi)
  • Observer Staff
May 19, 2026
Cliff Martin
  • Observer Staff
May 13, 2026
WILSON, Joyce Mary (née Archibald)
  • Observer Staff
May 13, 2026
Gray, Ross Douglas
  • Observer Staff
May 13, 2026
Clement, Ronald James
  • Observer Staff
May 13, 2026

Food

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‘Chicken Gloria’ is the easy, one-pan dinner I’m making weekly
‘Chicken Gloria’ is the easy, one-pan dinner I’m making weekly
  • Observer Staff
May 21, 2026
This is the only way I’ll ever cook an omelet
This is the only way I’ll ever cook an omelet
  • Observer Staff
May 14, 2026
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
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