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Ukrainian support group to hold jazz night to raise funds

Ukrainian support group to hold jazz night to raise funds

  • Julian Gavaghan
May 15, 25
Number of vaccine suspensions drops dramatically at high schools in the region
Number of vaccine suspensions drops dramatically at high schools in the region
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
May 15, 25
Elmira Farmers’ Market moves to new location as of Saturday
Elmira Farmers’ Market moves to new location as of Saturday
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
May 15, 25
Ag. group marks Kids FarmSafe Week
Ag. group marks Kids FarmSafe Week
  • Ethan Braund
May 15, 25
  • Avoid planting invasive species this spring, group warns
    • Ethan Braund
    May 15, 25
  • Asparagus starts the ball rolling on the local growing season
    • Ethan Braund
    May 15, 25
  • Record turnout a factor in Kitchener-Conestoga, other region ridings
    • Julian Gavaghan
    May 08, 25
  • Elmira’s old fire truck continues to answer the call after 75 years
    • Andrea Eymann
    May 08, 25
  • Students breathing new life into old barn at EDSS
    • Andrea Eymann
    May 08, 25
  • Woolwich Gardeners’ plant sale set for Saturday in Elmira
    • Ethan Braund
    May 08, 25
  • Guides looking to expand offerings in Woolwich
    • Julian Gavaghan
    May 08, 25
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Local Politics

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Residents oppose residential development proposed for St. Jacobs
Woolwich Township Council
Residents oppose residential development proposed for St. Jacobs
  • Steve Kannon
May 15, 25
Speeding charges on the rise in Wellesley, council hears
Wellesley Township Council
Speeding charges on the rise in Wellesley, council hears
  • Julian Gavaghan
May 15, 25

Comment & Opinion

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The View From Here: May 15, 2025
  • Scott Arnold
May 15, 25
Lefcourtland: May 15, 2025
  • Jack Lefcourt
May 15, 25
Litter is merely the tip of the pollution iceberg
  • The Editor
May 15, 25
Putting a spotlight on mental health issues
  • The Editor
May 08, 25
The View From Here: May 8, 2025
  • Scott Arnold
May 08, 25

Sports

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Elmira’s Nathan Whittom playing for Colorado in National Lacrosse League
Elmira’s Nathan Whittom playing for Colorado in National Lacrosse League
  • Julian Gavaghan
May 15, 25
Woolwich Gymnastics resumes competition shelved during pandemic
Woolwich Gymnastics resumes competition shelved during pandemic
  • Andrea Eymann
May 15, 25
Elmira brothers help New Hamburg Firebirds reach Schmalz Cup semis
Elmira brothers help New Hamburg Firebirds reach Schmalz Cup semis
  • Julian Gavaghan
May 08, 25
Picklers take to the court in 50-plus tournament later this month
Picklers take to the court in 50-plus tournament later this month
  • Andrea Eymann
May 08, 25

Business

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New retirement home opens in Maryhill
Business
New retirement home opens in Maryhill
  • Julian Gavaghan
May 15, 25
After extensive renovations, Genesis Terrace now operates on the site of the former Twin Oaks facility
She’s now home, away from Home
Business
She’s now home, away from Home
  • Julian Gavaghan
May 08, 25
Krista McBay is adjusting to a new schedule after selling the Elmira Home Hardware store she owned for two decades

Arts

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Neruda Arts hosts fundraising concert this weekend
Neruda Arts hosts fundraising concert this weekend
  • Andrea Eymann
May 15, 25
Wellesley Idol set to make its return
Wellesley Idol set to make its return
  • Andrea Eymann
May 08, 25
Going well beyond removing their kit in The Full Monty
Going well beyond removing their kit in The Full Monty
  • Andrea Eymann
May 01, 25

Living Here

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Encouraging more women to take to the skies
Encouraging more women to take to the skies
  • Andrea Eymann
May 15, 25
EDSS set to resume hosting Relay for Life event for cancer research
EDSS set to resume hosting Relay for Life event for cancer research
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
May 15, 25
They’re all fired up over old tractors
They’re all fired up over old tractors
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
May 08, 25

Maryhill News

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  • St. Boniface Catholic Women's Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    May 16, 25
  • 1st Communion
    • Diane Strickler
    May 02, 25
  • Wilmot Heritage Day
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 29, 25
  • Maryhill Park Fish Fry
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 24, 25
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 21, 25

Police Report

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Police say many road fatalities are avoidable
Police say many road fatalities are avoidable
  • Observer Staff
May 15, 25
WRPS Continue to Investigate Commercial Robbery in Waterloo
WRPS Continue to Investigate Commercial Robbery in Waterloo
  • Observer Staff
May 12, 25
Police urge caution during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week
Police urge caution during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week
  • Observer Staff
May 08, 25

Wellness

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Pelvic floor during and after pregnancy: What to expect
Pelvic floor during and after pregnancy: What to expect
  • Observer Staff
May 15, 25
Treatment for a parastomal hernia
Treatment for a parastomal hernia
  • Observer Staff
May 08, 25
Options for breast reconstruction
Options for breast reconstruction
  • Observer Staff
May 01, 25

Family Notices

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Bert Golding
  • Observer Staff
May 14, 25
Gingrich, Miriam M.
  • Observer Staff
May 14, 25
Herb Townsend
  • Observer Staff
May 08, 25
Darcy Freeman
  • Observer Staff
May 08, 25
Israel, Patricia (Biehn)
  • Observer Staff
May 08, 25

Food

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Kimchi comes together quickly and gets better as it sits
Kimchi comes together quickly and gets better as it sits
  • Observer Staff
May 15, 25
Treat Mom to one of the classics on her special day
Treat Mom to one of the classics on her special day
  • Observer Staff
May 08, 25
Try making fajitas in the oven; you may never go back to the stovetop
Try making fajitas in the oven; you may never go back to the stovetop
  • Observer Staff
May 01, 25
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