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Elmira’s Brady Martin selected 5th in NHL draft

Elmira’s Brady Martin selected 5th in NHL draft

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Ducklings in distress prompt woman into action
Ducklings in distress prompt woman into action
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  • Julian Gavaghan
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All revved up for a very personal reason
All revved up for a very personal reason
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  • Andrea Eymann
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Region finally moving ahead with covered bridge restoration
Region finally moving ahead with covered bridge restoration
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  • Julian Gavaghan
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  • Make your garden more pollinator friendly with a few TWEECs
    • Ethan Braund
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  • Ten years on, community garden at Elmira church proves popular
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    Jul 03, 25
  • Recycling batteries a boost to the environment, circular economy
    • Ethan Braund
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  • Phragmites battle among projects supported by CEF
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    Jul 03, 25
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    • Ethan Braund
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  • School board passes budget with cuts, increased staff spending
    • Julian Gavaghan
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Council approves Gerber Road subdivision in Wellesley village
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Council approves Gerber Road subdivision in Wellesley village
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Jun 26, 25
Councils back tighter fireworks rules in Woolwich, Wellesley
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Councils back tighter fireworks rules in Woolwich, Wellesley
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View From Here: July 3, 2025
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Lefcourtland: July 3, 2025
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The perils of stupid old men as leaders
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Lefcourtland: June 26, 2025
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The next forever war
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Sugar Kings land new head coach
Sugar Kings land new head coach
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Jul 03, 25
Wellesley vs Wellesley in final U9 baseball tourney
Wellesley vs Wellesley in final U9 baseball tourney
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 02, 25
Wiener dogs set to hit the track at Elora raceway
Wiener dogs set to hit the track at Elora raceway
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 02, 25
EDSS honours its athletes of the year, including Brienne Brezynskie and Karsten Smith
EDSS honours its athletes of the year, including Brienne Brezynskie and Karsten Smith
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 26, 25

Business

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A big boost for mass-timber
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A big boost for mass-timber
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jul 03, 25
One of the early proponents of the technology, Linwood architect welcomes the move in the wake of U.S. tariff wars
The weather lottery in full force for farmers
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The weather lottery in full force for farmers
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Jun 26, 25
Cold spring pushed back the likes of winter wheat crops, but particularly tough on the produce sector

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New single, Paralysis, takes a personal look at mental health issues
New single, Paralysis, takes a personal look at mental health issues
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 03, 25
Family in it for the lies ... and the laughs
Family in it for the lies ... and the laughs
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Jun 26, 25
They’re rockin’ in the great outdoors
They’re rockin’ in the great outdoors
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Jun 19, 25

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All revved up for a very personal reason
All revved up for a very personal reason
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Jul 03, 25
One story often leads to another
One story often leads to another
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  • Julian Gavaghan
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Morning through night, she’s gotta have music
Morning through night, she’s gotta have music
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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating distraction theft in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating distraction theft in Kitchener
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Jul 07, 25
Police stepping up enforcement of safety equipment
Police stepping up enforcement of safety equipment
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Jul 03, 25
Police issue reminder about fireworks safety
Police issue reminder about fireworks safety
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Jun 26, 25

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Cleft lip and palate repair
Cleft lip and palate repair
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Are all calories created equal?
Are all calories created equal?
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Jun 26, 25
Maintaining mental health and wellness in your golden years
Maintaining mental health and wellness in your golden years
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Jun 26, 25

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Whipped lemonade is the delicious summer drink I can’t stop making
Whipped lemonade is the delicious summer drink I can’t stop making
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Jul 03, 25
This classic recipe for light, fluffy angel food cake yields foolproof results every time
This classic recipe for light, fluffy angel food cake yields foolproof results every time
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Jun 26, 25
My cheesy spaghetti casserole is the one meal the whole family loves
My cheesy spaghetti casserole is the one meal the whole family loves
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Jun 19, 25
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