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Robin in the Hood 2026

Robin in the Hood 2026

  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 11, 2026
Pair of Elmira roads among worst identified in CAA survey
Pair of Elmira roads among worst identified in CAA survey
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 11, 2026
St. Jacobs Optimists make pickleball nets available for public use
St. Jacobs Optimists make pickleball nets available for public use
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 11, 2026
New Barnyard Buddies program brings farm safety lessons to local schools
New Barnyard Buddies program brings farm safety lessons to local schools
  • Meg Deak
Jun 11, 2026
  • Grant will help revitalize Schaner Park in St. Jacobs
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 11, 2026
  • The country’s largest affordable housing project is coming to RIM Park area
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 11, 2026
  • Nominations open for Wellesley Citizen of the Year
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 11, 2026
  • Catholic board eliminates morning monitors at its schools
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 11, 2026
  • Conestogo/Winterbourne Optimist Club’s Family Fun Day
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 04, 2026
  • The biggest threat to honey bees in Canada isn’t pesticides, it’s parasites
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 04, 2026
  • Local bird lovers encouraged to participate in SwiftWatch
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 04, 2026
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Local Politics

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Region of Waterloo embarks on  four-month workplace count
Waterloo Regional Government
Region of Waterloo embarks on four-month workplace count
  • Will Johnson
Jun 11, 2026
If you own a business in the area, Waterloo Region wants you to stand up and be counted. Over the
St. Jacobs residents still waiting for whistle to be blown away
Woolwich Township Council
St. Jacobs residents still waiting for whistle to be blown away
  • Steve Kannon
Jun 11, 2026
The problem – the sound of a train whistle blaring through the village at all times of the day – is easy

Comment & Opinion

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Lefcourtland: June 11, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jun 11, 2026
The View From Here: June 11, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jun 11, 2026
World Cup just the latest in taxpayer boondogles
  • The Editor
Jun 11, 2026
Solar storms: one thing less to worry about?
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jun 11, 2026
Lefcourtland: June 4, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jun 04, 2026

Sports

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Applications now being taken for Dan Snyder scholarships
Applications now being taken for Dan Snyder scholarships
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 11, 2026
Elmira company builds world’s largest crokinole board
Elmira company builds world’s largest crokinole board
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 11, 2026
Two Elmira players drafted in the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection
Two Elmira players drafted in the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 11, 2026
Elmira Lawn Bowling Club’s season gets rolling with introductory events
Elmira Lawn Bowling Club’s season gets rolling with introductory events
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 04, 2026

Business

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A bit more waiting for local strawberry season
Business
A bit more waiting for local strawberry season
  • Meg Deak
Jun 11, 2026
The weather is warming up, but the crop in these parts is typically a bit later than sources closer to the lake
Princess Twin in the midst of a makeover
Business
Princess Twin in the midst of a makeover
  • Will Johnson
Jun 04, 2026
Added 20 years ago to expand on the success of the original cinema, which recently marked 40th anniversary

Arts

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Local author conjures a mushroom world with debut novel
Local author conjures a mushroom world with debut novel
  • Observer Staff
Jun 11, 2026
Savon Duo make rounds with classical series
Savon Duo make rounds with classical series
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 11, 2026
Canadian pride comes with plenty of laughs
Canadian pride comes with plenty of laughs
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 04, 2026

Living Here

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Bike-a-thon to raise money for Elmira  housing
Bike-a-thon to raise money for Elmira housing
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 11, 2026
Something of benefit for the kids of Gaza
Something of benefit for the kids of Gaza
  • Will Johnson
Jun 04, 2026
Students step up to give garden a makeover
Students step up to give garden a makeover
  • Meg Deak
May 28, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Maryhill Knights of Columbus Car Show
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 09, 2026
  • Rosary for the Right to Life
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 01, 2026
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    May 28, 2026
  • Maryhill Historical Socieity
    • Diane Strickler
    May 25, 2026
  • St. Boniface CWL
    • Diane Strickler
    May 20, 2026

Police Report

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Police warn of re-VINning fraud
Police warn of re-VINning fraud
  • Observer Staff
Jun 11, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate an altercation involving a weapon in Waterloo.
Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate an altercation involving a weapon in Waterloo.
  • Observer Staff
Jun 08, 2026
OPP remind drivers to buckle up
OPP remind drivers to buckle up
  • Observer Staff
Jun 04, 2026

Wellness

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How therapy can help support older adults
How therapy can help support older adults
  • Observer Staff
Jun 11, 2026
What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy for your heart?
What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy for your heart?
  • Observer Staff
Jun 11, 2026
What do you know about colon cancer?
What do you know about colon cancer?
  • Observer Staff
Jun 04, 2026

Family Notices

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Martin, Florence
  • Observer Staff
Jun 10, 2026
Taylor, William (Bill)
  • Observer Staff
Jun 10, 2026
Kuhns, Roxanne Jane
  • Observer Staff
Jun 03, 2026
Martin, Joseph M
  • Observer Staff
Jun 03, 2026
Bauman, Elverne George
  • Observer Staff
Jun 03, 2026

Food

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My cherry turnovers are the star of every brunch
My cherry turnovers are the star of every brunch
  • Observer Staff
Jun 11, 2026
How to make the absolute best milkshakes at home
How to make the absolute best milkshakes at home
  • Observer Staff
Jun 04, 2026
I use this 3-ingredient rhubarb compote recipe to upgrade everything
I use this 3-ingredient rhubarb compote recipe to upgrade everything
  • Observer Staff
May 28, 2026
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