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Large police response descend into Elmira suburb

Large police response descend into Elmira suburb

  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 28, 26
Linwood Lions ramping up for Snofest on Feb. 7
Linwood Lions ramping up for Snofest on Feb. 7
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 22, 26
Potholes leave Elmira drivers with plenty of complaints
Potholes leave Elmira drivers with plenty of complaints
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 22, 26
Many factors at play as farmers decide on use  of new technology
Many factors at play as farmers decide on use of new technology
  • Thomas Kent
  • Thomas Kent
Jan 22, 26
  • Local food banks see plenty of support, but demand continues to grow
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jan 22, 26
  • Work of UW students featured in Saving the Night Caller
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 22, 26
  • Event in Elora to showcase homegrown agricultural talent
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 22, 26
  • Changes to blue-bin program raises concerns
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Jan 22, 26
  • Rural communities not exempt from homelessness issues, study shows
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 22, 26
  • Harmful patterns of alcohol use remain in wake of pandemic
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 22, 26
  • Floradale leads the pack in latest elementary school rankings
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Jan 15, 26
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Local Politics

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Sewage plan the latest hurdle for St. Jacobs developments
Woolwich Township Council
Sewage plan the latest hurdle for St. Jacobs developments
  • Steve Kannon
Jan 22, 26
Residents of an established neighbourhood in the north end of St. Jacobs already fighting plans for two sprawling new subdivisions
Region left scrambling after water shortage poses development challenges
Waterloo Regional Government
Region left scrambling after water shortage poses development challenges
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 22, 26
Uncertainty is clouding the future of new housing construction in Woolwich after the Region of Waterloo warned of a water

Comment & Opinion

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The View From Here: January 22, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jan 22, 26
Lefcourtland: January 22, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jan 22, 26
Greenland sees Trump vs. NATO
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jan 22, 26
Canada and the world must stand against Trump
  • The Editor
Jan 22, 26
The View From Here: January 15, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jan 15, 26

Sports

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Breslau runner covering a lot of ground with WLU track team
Breslau runner covering a lot of ground with WLU track team
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 22, 26
Jacks fall short in division battle, bounce back against Paris
Jacks fall short in division battle, bounce back against Paris
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 22, 26
Kings split weekend games, now prepare for Chatham rematch
Kings split weekend games, now prepare for Chatham rematch
  • Steve Galea
Jan 22, 26
Woolwich U15 team returns with gold from Huntsville
Woolwich U15 team returns with gold from Huntsville
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 22, 26

Business

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Putting your back into it comes with a caveat
Business
Putting your back into it comes with a caveat
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 22, 26
Take care when tackling all the extra snow shovelling that this winter has brought, physiotherapists advise
New salary-disclosure rules come with pros and cons
Business
New salary-disclosure rules come with pros and cons
  • Thomas Kent
Jan 15, 26
Legislation is supposed to make hiring fairer and more transparent, but there are caveats, says UofG professor

Arts

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Farcical is what the story is all about
Farcical is what the story is all about
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 22, 26
Shakespeare, with a decidedly modern twist
Shakespeare, with a decidedly modern twist
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 15, 26
Laughing along with the characters as they grow
Laughing along with the characters as they grow
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 08, 26

Living Here

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Putting on some muscle for the sap fest
Putting on some muscle for the sap fest
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 22, 26
Answering the call to make the call
Answering the call to make the call
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 15, 26
Needlework designed with photo-realism in mind
Needlework designed with photo-realism in mind
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 08, 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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WRPS Investigating Smash and Grab Incident at Kitchener Business
WRPS Investigating Smash and Grab Incident at Kitchener Business
  • Observer Staff
Jan 26, 26
Police investigating a collision in Elmira
Police investigating a collision in Elmira
  • Observer Staff
Jan 22, 26
WRPS' Direct Action Response Team Investigating Thefts from Vehicles in Waterloo
WRPS' Direct Action Response Team Investigating Thefts from Vehicles in Waterloo
  • Observer Staff
Jan 19, 26

Wellness

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Why women need to take stroke seriously
Why women need to take stroke seriously
  • Observer Staff
Jan 22, 26
So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect
So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect
  • Observer Staff
Jan 22, 26
Recognizing the signs of overtraining
Recognizing the signs of overtraining
  • Observer Staff
Jan 15, 26

Family Notices

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Glinz, Phyllis (nee Schaus)
  • Observer Staff
Jan 22, 26
Dave Koebel
  • Observer Staff
Jan 22, 26
Soehner, Gael
  • Observer Staff
Jan 22, 26
BEAMS, Ruth Frances
  • Observer Staff
Jan 22, 26
Doug Martin
  • Observer Staff
Jan 22, 26

Food

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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
Boston cream brownies are the boxed mix hack anyone can make
Boston cream brownies are the boxed mix hack anyone can make
  • Observer Staff
Jan 15, 26
This spinach apple salad is perfect with everything
This spinach apple salad is perfect with everything
  • Observer Staff
Jan 08, 26
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