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Splash pad at Bolender Park

Splash pad at Bolender Park

  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 17, 25
A sketch, a card game and beer to wash it down with
A sketch, a card game and beer to wash it down with
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 17, 25
It’s all about butter tarts at upcoming Elmira festival
It’s all about butter tarts at upcoming Elmira festival
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 17, 25
Reep extends tree-planting program into Woolwich
Reep extends tree-planting program into Woolwich
  • Ethan Braund
Jul 17, 25
  • Enlisting drones in the fight against phragmites
    • Ethan Braund
    Jul 17, 25
  • Water Watchers draws attention to shift in provincial process
    • Ethan Braund
    Jul 17, 25
  • Tendering process the next step in new Breslau school project
    • Steve Kannon
    Jul 17, 25
  • Woman’s experience suffering tire damage on Woolwich road isn’t unique
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Jul 10, 25
  • Dances with dogs … and other canine adventures
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jul 10, 25
  • Community responds to Elmira family that lost home in fire
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jul 10, 25
  • GRCA program offers grants to tackle phosphorous runoff
    • Ethan Braund
    Jul 10, 25
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Local Politics

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Wellesley to eliminate two crossing guard positions
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley to eliminate two crossing guard positions
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 10, 25
Council approves Gerber Road subdivision in Wellesley village
Wellesley Township Council
Council approves Gerber Road subdivision in Wellesley village
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 26, 25

Comment & Opinion

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Lefcourtland: July 17, 2025
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jul 17, 25
A few happy surprises on climate
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jul 17, 25
The View From Here: July 17, 2025
  • Scott Arnold
Jul 17, 25
Taking air quality for granted ... until we can’t
  • The Editor
Jul 17, 25
Long live the Dalai Lama!
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jul 10, 25

Sports

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Woolwich swimmers make multiple trips to the podium
Woolwich swimmers make multiple trips to the podium
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 17, 25
Wellesley woman part of Canadian floorball team heading to China
Wellesley woman part of Canadian floorball team heading to China
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 17, 25
New running club gets underway in Elmira
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 17, 25
Elmira man is living his (revised) NHL dream
Elmira man is living his (revised) NHL dream
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jul 10, 25

Business

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Make high-efficiency the new norm
Business
Make high-efficiency the new norm
  • Ethan Braund
Jul 17, 25
Sustainable Waterloo Region and Grand Valley Construction Association partner in new Frameworks initiative
It’s all about community, says new owner of Canadian Tire store
Business
It’s all about community, says new owner of Canadian Tire store
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jul 10, 25
Sam Gendy chose the Elmira location for its family-friendly atmosphere, mix of urban and country life

Arts

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Laughs aplenty thanks to The Merry Wives of Windsor
Laughs aplenty thanks to The Merry Wives of Windsor
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 17, 25
It’s life in Avonlea, set to music
It’s life in Avonlea, set to music
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 10, 25
New single, Paralysis, takes a personal look at mental health issues
New single, Paralysis, takes a personal look at mental health issues
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 03, 25

Living Here

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EDSS mural’s very much an Indigenous effort
EDSS mural’s very much an Indigenous effort
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 17, 25
Backbreaking farm work was her contribution to the war effort
Backbreaking farm work was her contribution to the war effort
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jul 10, 25
All revved up for a very personal reason
All revved up for a very personal reason
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 03, 25

Maryhill News

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  • Maryhill Historical Society Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 11, 25
  • Canada Day in Maryhill
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 03, 25
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 26, 25
  • Catholic Women's League meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 23, 25
  • Maryhill Historical Society
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 20, 25

Police Report

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Police warning the public of fraudulent taxi scams in the region
Police warning the public of fraudulent taxi scams in the region
  • Observer Staff
Jul 17, 25
Police look to modernize recruitment and address staffing shortages
Police look to modernize recruitment and address staffing shortages
  • Observer Staff
Jul 10, 25
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating distraction theft in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating distraction theft in Kitchener
  • Observer Staff
Jul 07, 25

Wellness

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Knee osteoarthritis: When is it time for a joint replacement?
Knee osteoarthritis: When is it time for a joint replacement?
  • Observer Staff
Jul 17, 25
Diabetes and your eyes
Diabetes and your eyes
  • Observer Staff
Jul 10, 25
Cleft lip and palate repair
Cleft lip and palate repair
  • Observer Staff
Jul 03, 25

Family Notices

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Clayton Bowman
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Jul 17, 25
Exley, William Arthur
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Jul 17, 25
Martin, Tilman
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Jul 17, 25
Baker, Erma
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Jul 17, 25
Martin, Ion
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Jul 17, 25

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Skip the box and try these homemade ‘shake and bake’ pork chops
Skip the box and try these homemade ‘shake and bake’ pork chops
  • Observer Staff
Jul 17, 25
My blueberry scones are melt-in-your-mouth good
My blueberry scones are melt-in-your-mouth good
  • Observer Staff
Jul 10, 25
Whipped lemonade is the delicious summer drink I can’t stop making
Whipped lemonade is the delicious summer drink I can’t stop making
  • Observer Staff
Jul 03, 25
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