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Woolwich Counselling Centre marking 50 years in the community

Woolwich Counselling Centre marking 50 years in the community

  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 05, 26
The numbers show just how tough this winter has been
The numbers show just how tough this winter has been
  • Thomas Kent
  • Thomas Kent
Feb 05, 26
Victim recalls impact in pre-sentence hearing for Steven Lehmann
Victim recalls impact in pre-sentence hearing for Steven Lehmann
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 05, 26
Elmira standoff case turned over to provincial Special Investigations Unit
Elmira standoff case turned over to provincial Special Investigations Unit
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 05, 26
  • New research takes aim at housing affordability issues
    • Thomas Kent
    Feb 05, 26
  • Police charge 50-year-old woman with weapons offences after Elmira standoff
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Jan 29, 26
  • Big police response for “barricaded person”
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Jan 29, 26
  • Wellesley Fall Fair’s Hicktown Hoedown returns for a second year
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jan 29, 26
  • EcoBoosters’ latest repair café set for Jan. 31
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 29, 26
  • Public Health looking for high school students to update vaccine info
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Jan 29, 26
  • Plants’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide questioned in new research
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 29, 26
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Local Politics

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Woolwich residents hit with water rates amongst the highest
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich residents hit with water rates amongst the highest
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 05, 26
Woolwich has some of the highest water rates in Southern Ontario, an Observer investigation has found, as the township considers
Solution to water woes won’t be cheap, region says
Waterloo Regional Government
Solution to water woes won’t be cheap, region says
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 05, 26
Taxpayers could be on the hook for $81 million to stop our taps from running dry – while also funding nine

Comment & Opinion

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Lefcourtland: February 5, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Feb 05, 26
Iran – pretending to have nukes?
  • Gwynne Dyer
Feb 05, 26
The View From Here: February 5, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Feb 05, 26
Canada not immune to the growing surveillance state
  • The Editor
Feb 05, 26
TACO Trump may have peaked
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jan 29, 26

Sports

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Kings take four points, now in three-way battle for first
Kings take four points, now in three-way battle for first
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 05, 26
Junior Thrashers sweep through London tourney to claim gold
Junior Thrashers sweep through London tourney to claim gold
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 05, 26
Lady Lancers shut out WODSS to cap 10-0 hockey season
Lady Lancers shut out WODSS to cap 10-0 hockey season
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 05, 26
Pair of losses sees Jacks drop in PJHL standings
Pair of losses sees Jacks drop in PJHL standings
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 05, 26

Business

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Taking a look at taking flight
Business
Taking a look at taking flight
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 05, 26
Students get a chance to explore aviation careers as Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre hosts high school event
Adjusting to Ontario’s shifting healthcare needs
Business
Adjusting to Ontario’s shifting healthcare needs
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 29, 26
Shortage of family physicians a pressing problem, with options provided by the likes of nurse practitioners

Arts

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Jazzing it up with concerts this weekend
Jazzing it up with concerts this weekend
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 05, 26
A classic take on that quintessential ballet
A classic take on that quintessential ballet
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 29, 26
Farcical is what the story is all about
Farcical is what the story is all about
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 22, 26

Living Here

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For her, volunteerism comes naturally
For her, volunteerism comes naturally
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 05, 26
A prescription for better wellbeing
A prescription for better wellbeing
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 29, 26
Putting on some muscle for the sap fest
Putting on some muscle for the sap fest
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 22, 26

Maryhill News

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  • Maryhill Historical Society
    • Diane Strickler
    Jan 19, 26
  • Bingo Night in Elmira
    • Diane Strickler
    Jan 15, 26
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Jan 12, 26
  • Mass 24 Children's Pageant
    • Diane Strickler
    Jan 02, 26
  • Santa came through Maryhill
    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 29, 25

Police Report

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Waterloo Regional Police lay charges in connection to a robbery in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police lay charges in connection to a robbery in Kitchener
  • Observer Staff
Feb 05, 26
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Hardware Store Thefts
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Hardware Store Thefts
  • Observer Staff
Feb 02, 26
Police investigating head-on collision on Listowel Road
Police investigating head-on collision on Listowel Road
  • Observer Staff
Jan 29, 26

Wellness

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Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment for stroke?
Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment for stroke?
  • Observer Staff
Feb 05, 26
So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect
So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect
  • Observer Staff
Jan 29, 26
Protecting your mental health in relationships
Protecting your mental health in relationships
  • Observer Staff
Jan 29, 26

Family Notices

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Wellwood, John “Woody”
  • Observer Staff
Feb 05, 26
Shirley Barry
  • Observer Staff
Feb 05, 26
Brubacher, Louisa
  • Observer Staff
Feb 04, 26
Wood, Kathy
  • Observer Staff
Feb 04, 26
Allan Frederick Ryan
  • Observer Staff
Feb 04, 26

Food

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My version of ‘Cupid’s cloud’ is perfect for Valentines and Galentines
My version of ‘Cupid’s cloud’ is perfect for Valentines and Galentines
  • Observer Staff
Feb 05, 26
My entire family devours these chicken bites in minutes
My entire family devours these chicken bites in minutes
  • Observer Staff
Jan 29, 26
Old-fashioned sticky toffee pudding is the dessert I swear by
Old-fashioned sticky toffee pudding is the dessert I swear by
  • Observer Staff
Jan 22, 26
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