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Christmas Tyme in Wellesley

Christmas Tyme in Wellesley

  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 18, 25
Winter off to a cold start, but should balance out later, says weather guru
Winter off to a cold start, but should balance out later, says weather guru
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 18, 25
Wintry weather has Santa moving up his schedule this year
Wintry weather has Santa moving up his schedule this year
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 18, 25
Where it’s really, really beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Where it’s really, really beginning to look a lot like Christmas
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 18, 25
  • Heidelberg homeowner’s light display is ever changing
    • Andrea Eymann
    Dec 18, 25
  • Wastewater surveillance a key part of detecting trends in respiratory viruses
    • Thomas Kent
    Dec 18, 25
  • Elmira Santa Claus Parade
    • Andrea Eymann
    Dec 11, 25
  • St. Clements toy drive set for Dec. 13 at fire hall
    • Andrea Eymann
    Dec 11, 25
  • St. Clements Tree of Light
    • Andrea Eymann
    Dec 11, 25
  • Region’s public high schools slip in latest rankings
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Dec 11, 25
  • Holidays a good time to be mindful of electrical safety, says agency
    • Thomas Kent
    Dec 11, 25
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Local Politics

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Woolwich has high staff-to-taxpayer ratio versus comparators
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich has high staff-to-taxpayer ratio versus comparators
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 18, 25
Woolwich Township has one of the highest ratios of staff to taxpayers among comparable municipalities, an Observer investigation found. With
Township expects improvement to sidewalk snow-clearing in Elmira
Woolwich Township Council
Township expects improvement to sidewalk snow-clearing in Elmira
  • Steve Kannon
Dec 18, 25

Comment & Opinion

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Trump’s latest overreach another reason to avoid U.S.
  • The Editor
Dec 18, 25
The View From Here: December 18, 2025
  • Scott Arnold
Dec 18, 25
Geoengineering for grown-ups
  • Gwynne Dyer
Dec 18, 25
Township in the wrong over Breslau services
  • The Editor
Dec 18, 25
Lefcourtland: December 18, 2025
  • Jack Lefcourt
Dec 18, 25

Sports

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Brady Martin excited to join Team Canada training camp
Brady Martin excited to join Team Canada training camp
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 18, 25
Woolwich Wild U18 team captures gold at Montréal tourney
Woolwich Wild U18 team captures gold at Montréal tourney
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 18, 25
Jacks win another OT battle, but settle for a split in weekend play
Jacks win another OT battle, but settle for a split in weekend play
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 18, 25
Kings back in winning form, posting a four-point weekend
Kings back in winning form, posting a four-point weekend
  • Steve Kannon
Dec 18, 25

Business

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Local tourism part of Canada-wide boost in sector
Business
Local tourism part of Canada-wide boost in sector
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 18, 25
Canadians are staying home, and foreign travellers are taking a pass on the U.S., to our gain
Canadians increasingly struggle with debt
Business
Canadians increasingly struggle with debt
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 11, 25
With a prime spending time ahead, credit counsellor urges people to be mindful of spending, seek help if they need it

Arts

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Cinderella gets the panto treatment in St. Jacobs
Cinderella gets the panto treatment in St. Jacobs
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 18, 25
Muppets doing Dickens with live orchestra
Muppets doing Dickens with live orchestra
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 11, 25
’Tis the season for Plaid Tidings ready for the holiday season
’Tis the season for Plaid Tidings ready for the holiday season
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 04, 25

Living Here

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Seventy years and many adventures later
Seventy years and many adventures later
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 18, 25
Talk to the animals? Maybe, but there’s a message to be found
Talk to the animals? Maybe, but there’s a message to be found
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 11, 25
Mural to commemorate  Queen’s Bush history
Mural to commemorate Queen’s Bush history
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 04, 25

Maryhill News

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  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 16, 25
  • Catholic Women's League
    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 12, 25
  • Christmas Bazaar
    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 04, 25
  • Maryhill Historical Society Executive
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 27, 25
  • Annual General Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 21, 25

Police Report

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Police stress road safety for cyclists following fatalities
Police stress road safety for cyclists following fatalities
  • Observer Staff
Dec 18, 25
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Vehicle Thefts in Baden
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Vehicle Thefts in Baden
  • Observer Staff
Dec 15, 25
Police warn to be cautious of phishing scams
Police warn to be cautious of phishing scams
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25

Wellness

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‘Tech neck’: Technology’s effect on your neck
‘Tech neck’: Technology’s effect on your neck
  • Observer Staff
Dec 18, 25
Can humans get bird flu?
Can humans get bird flu?
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25
Living kidney donation may be option for those with Type 2 diabetes
Living kidney donation may be option for those with Type 2 diabetes
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25

Family Notices

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Geisel, Janet Marie (Knarr)
  • Observer Staff
Dec 17, 25
Charles “Gord” Calder
  • Observer Staff
Dec 16, 25
Michenfelder, Teresa (nee Kelly)
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25
Beisel, Christopher
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25
Goodwin, Jack
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25

Food

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Peppermint martinis go down extra smooth during the holidays
Peppermint martinis go down extra smooth during the holidays
  • Observer Staff
Dec 18, 25
Royal icing is the secret to the easiest cookie decorating
Royal icing is the secret to the easiest cookie decorating
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25
Looking for a protein-packed lunch? Try this 3-ingredient tomato soup recipe
Looking for a protein-packed lunch? Try this 3-ingredient tomato soup recipe
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25
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