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Fire ravages old chicken barn near Floradale

Fire ravages old chicken barn near Floradale

  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 30, 2026
Kiwanis Transit would be unaffected by potential strike
Kiwanis Transit would be unaffected by potential strike
  • Will Johnson
Apr 30, 2026
Waterloo Region among locations for protests in support of public healthcare
Waterloo Region among locations for protests in support of public healthcare
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 30, 2026
Nominations open Friday for this fall’s municipal elections
Nominations open Friday for this fall’s municipal elections
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  • Andrea Eymann
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  • Business park proposed for Woolwich farmland
    • Steve Kannon
    Apr 30, 2026
  • A number of options in region for Jane’s Walks this weekend
    • Will Johnson
    Apr 30, 2026
  • Funding for primary care aims to connect all Ontarians with health care providers by 2029
    • Will Johnson
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  • Home Hardware to wind down furniture stores by end of May
    • Andrea Eymann
    Apr 23, 2026
  • Speaker program aims to inspire high school students with career dreams
    • Will Johnson
    Apr 23, 2026
  • Labour strife could curb GRT buses as early as May 1
    • Will Johnson
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Wellesley councillors set for big raise in next term
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Wellesley councillors set for big raise in next term
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 23, 2026
The next group of Wellesley councillors will get a big pay raise courtesy of the current group of township councillors.
Breslau residents will soon see bills for repairs to municipal drain
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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

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Sports

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Waterloo Wildfire win national ringette championship
Waterloo Wildfire win national ringette championship
  • Will Johnson
Apr 30, 2026
Junior Sugar Kings crown season with OHF title
Junior Sugar Kings crown season with OHF title
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 30, 2026
Junior Thrashers capture gold at provincial championship
Junior Thrashers capture gold at provincial championship
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 30, 2026
Woolwich Wild U13 squad skates away as divisional champs
Woolwich Wild U13 squad skates away as divisional champs
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 23, 2026

Business

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Experts weigh in on the proposed Farmland Security Act
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  • Meg Deak
Apr 30, 2026
Province’s plans to restrict foreign ownership of ag.land tackles a tiny issue, not cause of price increases, they say
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  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 23, 2026
Elmira Farmers’ Market set to return May 2 at the Living Waters Book and Toy location on Church Street

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The Three Musketeers thrive amid chaos and humour
The Three Musketeers thrive amid chaos and humour
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 30, 2026
The story behind the story of Peter Pan
The story behind the story of Peter Pan
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 23, 2026
Eastwood celebrates 70 years with musical revue
Eastwood celebrates 70 years with musical revue
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 16, 2026

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Getting a better handle on insects
  • Meg Deak
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Getting down and dirty is a real learning experience
Getting down and dirty is a real learning experience
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Apr 23, 2026
Talent show the latest fundraiser for playground
Talent show the latest fundraiser for playground
  • Andrea Eymann
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    • Diane Strickler
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Police investigating a robbery in Elmira
Police investigating a robbery in Elmira
  • Observer Staff
Apr 30, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating a Vehicle Fire in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating a Vehicle Fire in Kitchener
  • Observer Staff
Apr 27, 2026
Police investigating theft of tractor
Police investigating theft of tractor
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 23, 2026

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Picture this: CT scans take an inside look
Picture this: CT scans take an inside look
  • Observer Staff
Apr 30, 2026
Why water workouts work wonders
Why water workouts work wonders
  • Observer Staff
Apr 23, 2026
Beyond coughing: Wildfire smoke’s health risks
Beyond coughing: Wildfire smoke’s health risks
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Apr 16, 2026

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Apr 30, 2026
These creamy potatoes are my new all-time favourite side dish
These creamy potatoes are my new all-time favourite side dish
  • Observer Staff
Apr 23, 2026
My foolproof trick for the easiest eggs benedict of all time
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