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Expansion approved for Floradale retirement residence

Expansion approved for Floradale retirement residence

  • Steve Kannon
Mar 26, 2026
Upcoming workshop to offer more insight into the region’s water issues
Upcoming workshop to offer more insight into the region’s water issues
  • Meg Deak
Mar 26, 2026
St. Jacobs businesses grapple with region’s new waste-collection
St. Jacobs businesses grapple with region’s new waste-collection
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 26, 2026
E-petition is looking to see Elmira’s downtown greener
E-petition is looking to see Elmira’s downtown greener
  • Meg Deak
Mar 26, 2026
  • Documentary Shows how Cuba’s PIAL initiative empowers farmers
    • Meg Deak
    Mar 26, 2026
  • Breslau residents upset over data breach, delay in notification
    • Andrea Eymann
    Mar 19, 2026
  • Conestogo PS students jump at the chance to display their creativity
    • Andrea Eymann
    Mar 19, 2026
  • Province plans big changes for Ontario’s conservation authorities
    • Meg Deak
    Mar 19, 2026
  • Farmland Forum focuses on protecting agricultural land
    • Meg Deak
    Mar 19, 2026
  • New study finds Canadians prone to generating electronic waste
    • Meg Deak
    Mar 19, 2026
  • Reep’s new workshop series encourages home owners to go electric
    • Meg Deak
    Mar 19, 2026
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Wellesley to share in new sustainability manager
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley to share in new sustainability manager
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 26, 2026
A new position shared with neighbouring Wilmot Township will help Wellesley reach its environmental goals, including the reduction of greenhouse
Trees now expected as part of Arthur Street repaving project
Woolwich Township Council
Trees now expected as part of Arthur Street repaving project
  • Steve Kannon
Mar 26, 2026
Where once there were trees, there shall again be trees Woolwich councillors decided in putting a green stamp on plans

Comment & Opinion

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Lefcourtland: March 26, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Mar 26, 2026
The War on Iran: A Series of Miscalculations
  • Gwynne Dyer
Mar 26, 2026
The View From Here: March 26, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Mar 26, 2026
Revamping Elmira’s core means more than paving
  • The Editor
Mar 26, 2026
Downtown project should include trees
  • The Editor
Mar 19, 2026

Sports

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Twin Centre fundraising to expand program making hockey equipment accessible
Twin Centre fundraising to expand program making hockey equipment accessible
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 26, 2026
St. Jacobs athlete wins gold at U Sports track event
St. Jacobs athlete wins gold at U Sports track event
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 26, 2026
Sugar Kings beat LaSalle in game six to advance to second round of playoffs
Sugar Kings beat LaSalle in game six to advance to second round of playoffs
  • Steve Kannon
Mar 26, 2026
From St. Jacobs to Iqaluit, as Hockey Helps the Homeless
From St. Jacobs to Iqaluit, as Hockey Helps the Homeless
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026

Business

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A homegrown way to access weather reports by phone
Business
A homegrown way to access weather reports by phone
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 26, 2026
Elmira man quickly comes up with an alternative after learning Environment Canada planned to end analog services
Young entrepreneurs make garbage their business
Business
Young entrepreneurs make garbage their business
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026
Breslau siblings Hudson and Harper Aitken offer service that brings wheelie bins to the curb, then returns them later

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It’s not a school day, but they’ll be there
It’s not a school day, but they’ll be there
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 26, 2026
Every Roemers song is a collaborative effort
Every Roemers song is a collaborative effort
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026
A universal story of a teen navigating today’s world
A universal story of a teen navigating today’s world
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 12, 2026

Living Here

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Revelling in the bounty of tapped maple trees
Revelling in the bounty of tapped maple trees
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 26, 2026
They’ll be striking a pose for the cause
They’ll be striking a pose for the cause
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026
4-H maple syrup club looks to pass on knowledge about the process
4-H maple syrup club looks to pass on knowledge about the process
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 12, 2026

Maryhill News

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    Mar 16, 2026
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    Mar 11, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 26, 2026

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Police investigating after pedestrian struck in Elmira collision
Police investigating after pedestrian struck in Elmira collision
  • Observer Staff
Mar 26, 2026
Elmira man arrested after home invasion in St. Catharines
Elmira man arrested after home invasion in St. Catharines
  • Observer Staff
Mar 19, 2026
Police investigating after firearms stolen in Breslau break-in
Police investigating after firearms stolen in Breslau break-in
  • Observer Staff
Mar 12, 2026

Wellness

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8 common myths about back pain
8 common myths about back pain
  • Observer Staff
Mar 26, 2026
Dos and don’ts of deadlifting
Dos and don’ts of deadlifting
  • Observer Staff
Mar 19, 2026
Managing BPH: What are your options?
Managing BPH: What are your options?
  • Observer Staff
Mar 12, 2026

Family Notices

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Martin, Minerva
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Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026
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MOORE, Sheila Anne (nee Zinger)
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Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026

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Dye Easter eggs using ingredients you already have at home
Dye Easter eggs using ingredients you already have at home
  • Observer Staff
Mar 26, 2026
These stuffed chicken breasts prove it’s what’s on the inside that counts
These stuffed chicken breasts prove it’s what’s on the inside that counts
  • Observer Staff
Mar 19, 2026
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a homemade Shamrock Shake
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a homemade Shamrock Shake
  • Observer Staff
Mar 12, 2026
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