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Proceeds from EMSF top $68,000, providing funds to 31 charities

Proceeds from EMSF top $68,000, providing funds to 31 charities

  • Julian Gavaghan
Jun 19, 25
Drivers happy with axing of “dangerous” Lobsinger Line 40km/h zone
Drivers happy with axing of “dangerous” Lobsinger Line 40km/h zone
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jun 19, 25
Seed orchards touted as way to protect, spread native plants
Seed orchards touted as way to protect, spread native plants
  • Ethan Braund
Jun 19, 25
Village of Drayton will celebrate its 150th birthday later this month
Village of Drayton will celebrate its 150th birthday later this month
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jun 19, 25
  • Make your garden more pollinator friendly with a few TWEECs
    • Ethan Braund
    Jun 19, 25
  • Home Hardware expands its farm-related products catalogue
    • Ethan Braund
    Jun 19, 25
  • With summer’s arrival, some warmer weather may be in store
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jun 19, 25
  • Works of local artists up for grabs Saturday in St. Jacobs
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jun 19, 25
  • Smoke gets in your eyes, even so far removed from wildfires
    • Ethan Braund
    Jun 19, 25
  • Robin in the Hood Festival at Elmira’s Gibson Park
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jun 12, 25
  • Two Elmira roads among the worst in CAA survey
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Jun 12, 25
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Local Politics

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Wellesley reverses course on microchipping requirements for dog breeders
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley reverses course on microchipping requirements for dog breeders
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jun 12, 25
Woolwich looks for rural road strategy, still hashing out details
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich looks for rural road strategy, still hashing out details
  • Steve Kannon
Jun 12, 25

Comment & Opinion

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Ottawa must move to secure against foreign interference
  • The Editor
Jun 19, 25
The View From Here: June 19, 2025
  • Scott Arnold
Jun 19, 25
Lefcourtland: June 19, 2025
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jun 19, 25
Cost of gasoline in Elmira drives us out of town
  • The Editor
Jun 19, 25
Netanyahu opts to play with fire
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jun 19, 25

Sports

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Elmira soccer player part of Kitchener U13 team vying for Ontario Cup
Elmira soccer player part of Kitchener U13 team vying for Ontario Cup
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 19, 25
Recalling the NHL game that funded the Dan Snyder scholarships
Recalling the NHL game that funded the Dan Snyder scholarships
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jun 19, 25
Young Elmira racer earns first podium finish on Formula 1600 circuit
Young Elmira racer earns first podium finish on Formula 1600 circuit
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jun 12, 25
EDSS tennis duo finishes season with a third-place finish as WCSSAA
EDSS tennis duo finishes season with a third-place finish as WCSSAA
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 12, 25

Business

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Teeing up for a diamond anniversary at Elmira Golf Club
Business
Teeing up for a diamond anniversary at Elmira Golf Club
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jun 19, 25
Ceremony June 12 marked 60 years to the day the course opened, the result of plenty of hard work and community support
The mechanics of getting golfers back out on the course
Business
The mechanics of getting golfers back out on the course
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jun 12, 25
Elmira physiotherapist deals with plenty of injuries, often related to an improper swing, given the game’s popularity

Arts

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They’re rockin’ in the great outdoors
They’re rockin’ in the great outdoors
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jun 19, 25
One iconic night at the roots of rock ‘n’ roll
One iconic night at the roots of rock ‘n’ roll
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 12, 25
Sunday concert series returns to Gibson Park in Elmira
Sunday concert series returns to Gibson Park in Elmira
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 05, 25

Living Here

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Morning through night, she’s gotta have music
Morning through night, she’s gotta have music
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 19, 25
Celebrating 50 years of making music
Celebrating 50 years of making music
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 12, 25
Maryhill couple marks 65th wedding anniversary
Maryhill couple marks 65th wedding anniversary
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jun 05, 25

Maryhill News

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  • Working at the Edward Halter Home
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 18, 25
  • Car Show
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 13, 25
  • St. Boniface Day
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 10, 25
  • Right to Life
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 06, 25
  • Bloomingdale Branch
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 03, 25

Police Report

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Police issue warning about buy-and-sell robberies
Police issue warning about buy-and-sell robberies
  • Observer Staff
Jun 19, 25
Police Continue to Investigate Person-on-Person Robbery in Waterloo
Police Continue to Investigate Person-on-Person Robbery in Waterloo
  • Observer Staff
Jun 16, 25
Canadians saying companies must do more to prevent fraud
Canadians saying companies must do more to prevent fraud
  • Observer Staff
Jun 12, 25

Wellness

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Mindfulness and mental health
Mindfulness and mental health
  • Observer Staff
Jun 19, 25
Food risks and cancer: What to avoid
Food risks and cancer: What to avoid
  • Observer Staff
Jun 12, 25
Why dogs are good for your health
Why dogs are good for your health
  • Observer Staff
Jun 05, 25

Family Notices

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  • Observer Staff
Jun 19, 25
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  • Observer Staff
Jun 19, 25
Donna Mae Victoria Carlaw (Schwindt)
  • Observer Staff
Jun 19, 25
Martin; Simon Bowman
  • Observer Staff
Jun 19, 25
Martin, Mary (Mrs. Aaron)
  • Observer Staff
Jun 19, 25

Food

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My cheesy spaghetti casserole is the one meal the whole family loves
My cheesy spaghetti casserole is the one meal the whole family loves
  • Observer Staff
Jun 19, 25
The only cherry pie I’ll ever bake
The only cherry pie I’ll ever bake
  • Observer Staff
Jun 12, 25
Nothing says ‘Happy Father’s Day’ like firing up the grill for some tasty wings
Nothing says ‘Happy Father’s Day’ like firing up the grill for some tasty wings
  • Observer Staff
Jun 05, 25
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