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Tree removal unwelcome at Woolwich Reservoir

Tree removal unwelcome at Woolwich Reservoir

  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 12, 2026
Lehmann sentenced to five years in prison for sex offence
Lehmann sentenced to five years in prison for sex offence
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 12, 2026
With spring on the horizon, some relief from winter’s chill is on tap
With spring on the horizon, some relief from winter’s chill is on tap
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 12, 2026
Woodland robotics team busy working out the details ahead of competition
Woodland robotics team busy working out the details ahead of competition
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 12, 2026
  • Public input sought on plan to move Bloomingdale library site
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Obscured sign said to be a factor in St. Clements speed-camera issue
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Falling number of foreign students lead decline in region’s population
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Missed pickups and other growing pains as region rolls out new waste system
    • Andrea Eymann
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Coldest Night of the Year 2026
    • Andrea Eymann
    Mar 05, 2026
  • Claim denied after tire damaged in pothole on Arthur Street in Elmira
    • Andrea Eymann
    Mar 05, 2026
  • First-tap ceremony makes maple syrup season official
    • Andrea Eymann
    Mar 05, 2026
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Local Politics

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Wellesley modifies dash-cam usage over union concerns
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley modifies dash-cam usage over union concerns
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 12, 2026
Wellesley has been forced to change its rules for using dash cameras in township fleet vehicles following labour union complaints.
Woolwich looks to see Arthur Street paving, downtown improvements completed this year
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich looks to see Arthur Street paving, downtown improvements completed this year
  • Steve Kannon
Mar 12, 2026
A quick execution of the long-overdue repaving of Arthur Street through downtown Elmira is the top priority, Woolwich councillors decided

Comment & Opinion

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Lefcourtland: March 12, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Mar 12, 2026
The Art of the Deal part XVII
  • Gwynne Dyer
Mar 12, 2026
Arthur Street shows value of essentials-only approach
  • The Editor
Mar 12, 2026
The View From Here: March 12, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Mar 12, 2026
The View From Here: March 5, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Mar 05, 2026

Sports

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EDSS teams capture county hockey titles, head to regionals
EDSS teams capture county hockey titles, head to regionals
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 12, 2026
Kings finish the season in second, face LaSalle as playoffs get underway
Kings finish the season in second, face LaSalle as playoffs get underway
  • Steve Kannon
Mar 12, 2026
Jacks on the brink after falling behind 3-0 in playoff series
Jacks on the brink after falling behind 3-0 in playoff series
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 12, 2026
Jacks sweep through Hespeler in first round of playoffs
Jacks sweep through Hespeler in first round of playoffs
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 05, 2026

Business

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Local businesses join Canadian trade mission to Mexico
Business
Local businesses join Canadian trade mission to Mexico
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 12, 2026
Terra Bioindustries of Elmira and Bio Ag Consultants & Distributors of Wellesley join MP Tim Louis among 400 delegates
Construction of new homes expected to remain slow
Business
Construction of new homes expected to remain slow
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 05, 2026
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation sees decline in housing starts this year, steady prices

Arts

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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
Young actors stage an early fight for what’s right
Young actors stage an early fight for what’s right
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 05, 2026
Putting her experience into song, and then on tape
Putting her experience into song, and then on tape
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 26, 2026

Living Here

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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
Mar 12, 2026
Orchards the next project for ReForest Woolwich
Orchards the next project for ReForest Woolwich
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 12, 2026
The running of the sap never gets old
The running of the sap never gets old
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 05, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Maryhill Historical Society Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Mar 11, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 26, 2026
  • Shrove Tuesday in Maryhill
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 24, 2026
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 20, 2026
  • Catholic Women's League
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 17, 2026

Police Report

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Police investigating after firearms stolen in Breslau break-in
Police investigating after firearms stolen in Breslau break-in
  • Observer Staff
Mar 12, 2026
Police Continue to Investigate Robbery at Waterloo Business
Police Continue to Investigate Robbery at Waterloo Business
  • Observer Staff
Mar 09, 2026
Students invited to enter contest to be police chief for a day
Students invited to enter contest to be police chief for a day
  • Observer Staff
Mar 05, 2026

Wellness

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Managing BPH: What are your options?
Managing BPH: What are your options?
  • Observer Staff
Mar 12, 2026
Growing through change: living well with chronic pain
Growing through change: living well with chronic pain
  • Observer Staff
Mar 12, 2026
Men: Don’t blow off those health screening reminders
Men: Don’t blow off those health screening reminders
  • Observer Staff
Mar 05, 2026

Family Notices

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Burrows, Margaret “Marg”
  • Observer Staff
Mar 11, 2026
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  • Observer Staff
Mar 11, 2026
Martin, Vera
  • Observer Staff
Mar 11, 2026
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  • Observer Staff
Mar 05, 2026
Jeff Bieman
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Mar 05, 2026

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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
This giant, oven-baked pancake is crispy, fluffy and impossible easy
This giant, oven-baked pancake is crispy, fluffy and impossible easy
  • Observer Staff
Mar 05, 2026
The 4-ingredient chocolate treat so good, I always have it on hand
The 4-ingredient chocolate treat so good, I always have it on hand
  • Observer Staff
Feb 26, 2026
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