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WCS gearing up for the Christmas Goodwill program

WCS gearing up for the Christmas Goodwill program

  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 20, 25
Apologies aren’t enough, say Breslau residents facing huge bills
Apologies aren’t enough, say Breslau residents facing huge bills
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Nov 20, 25
New research focuses on breathing issues associated with pug-nosed dogs
New research focuses on breathing issues associated with pug-nosed dogs
  • Thomas Kent
  • Thomas Kent
Nov 20, 25
OCO seeking input on future Farmer Coffee Chats
OCO seeking input on future Farmer Coffee Chats
  • Thomas Kent
  • Thomas Kent
Nov 20, 25
  • Full slate on tap as OFA holds its AGM next week
    • Thomas Kent
    Nov 20, 25
  • Disability advocates call for province to reverse provisions of Bill 60
    • Thomas Kent
    Nov 20, 25
  • New federal budget offers some pluses to ag. sector
    • Thomas Kent
    Nov 20, 25
  • Provincial changes seen as step to eliminating school board trustees
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Nov 20, 25
  • The implications of AI addressed as part of upcoming conference
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Nov 13, 25
  • Police investigating robbery at Dollar Tree store in Elmira
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Nov 13, 25
  • Blue-box changes as recycling shifts from taxpayers to producers
    • Thomas Kent
    Nov 13, 25
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Local Politics

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Woolwich makes some concessions, Breslau neighbours must still pay $14K
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich makes some concessions, Breslau neighbours must still pay $14K
  • Steve Kannon
Nov 20, 25
The owners of 25 properties in Breslau remain on the hook for $14,000 apiece as Woolwich council this week
Region still refusing to release details as speed-camera program shuttered
Waterloo Regional Government
Region still refusing to release details as speed-camera program shuttered
  • Julian Gavaghan
Nov 20, 25
The Region of Waterloo still won’t say how much taxpayers are on the hook for now that its speed

Comment & Opinion

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Lefcourtland: November 20, 2025
  • Jack Lefcourt
Nov 20, 25
The View From Here: November 20, 2025
  • Scott Arnold
Nov 20, 25
No war in East Asia
  • Gwynne Dyer
Nov 20, 25
From Paper and Process to Pavement and Progress
  • The Editor
Nov 20, 25
Budget process requires more democracy, not less
  • The Editor
Nov 20, 25

Sports

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Woolwich Wild U18 team finds gold at Lake Placid tourney
Woolwich Wild U18 team finds gold at Lake Placid tourney
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 20, 25
Jacks halt skid with winning weekend
Jacks halt skid with winning weekend
  • Julian Gavaghan
Nov 20, 25
Kings win sole game of the weekend, but drop back behind Chatham
Kings win sole game of the weekend, but drop back behind Chatham
  • Steve Kannon
Nov 20, 25
Woolwich Thrashers squads claim gold and bronze at Mississauga tournament
Woolwich Thrashers squads claim gold and bronze at Mississauga tournament
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 20, 25

Business

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Not what you’d expect to find at a feed mill store
Business
Not what you’d expect to find at a feed mill store
  • Julian Gavaghan
Nov 20, 25
The Miller’s Stone near Heidelberg caters to a wider customer base given the range of items on offer
With the snow comes a reminder of relearning winter driving
Business
With the snow comes a reminder of relearning winter driving
  • Julian Gavaghan
Nov 13, 25
Change in the weather makes it an especially busy time for OK Tire in Elmira as snow tires become more popular

Arts

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Setting off down the yellow brick road
Setting off down the yellow brick road
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 20, 25
Artist pleased with sculpture’s setting
Artist pleased with sculpture’s setting
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 13, 25
In good voice for the holiday season
In good voice for the holiday season
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 13, 25

Living Here

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That’s one Spicy Meatball
That’s one Spicy Meatball
  • Julian Gavaghan
Nov 20, 25
Book fair to provide a boost for library at Wellesley PS
Book fair to provide a boost for library at Wellesley PS
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 20, 25
Where the place feels like home
Where the place feels like home
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Nov 13, 25

Maryhill News

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  • Annual General Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 21, 25
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 20, 25
  • Maryhill Historical Society Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 18, 25
  • Catholic Women's League Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 14, 25
  • St. Boniface Veterans
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 10, 25

Police Report

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Talkin’ fraud at town hall events
Talkin’ fraud at town hall events
  • Observer Staff
Nov 20, 25
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Hit-and-Run in New Hamburg
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Hit-and-Run in New Hamburg
  • Observer Staff
Nov 17, 25
Police investigating fraudulent sales of electronic projectors
Police investigating fraudulent sales of electronic projectors
  • Observer Staff
Nov 13, 25

Wellness

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Minimally invasive options use energy to treat enlarged prostate
Minimally invasive options use energy to treat enlarged prostate
  • Observer Staff
Nov 20, 25
Building everyday resilience
Building everyday resilience
  • Observer Staff
Nov 13, 25
Setting boundaries for your well-being
Setting boundaries for your well-being
  • Observer Staff
Nov 13, 25

Family Notices

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Martin, Erla
  • Observer Staff
Nov 20, 25
George Gunn
  • Observer Staff
Nov 20, 25
MARTIN; Cleon Sherk
  • Observer Staff
Nov 20, 25
Richard Eugene Reger
  • Observer Staff
Nov 20, 25
Garton, Patricia (nee Keane)
  • Observer Staff
Nov 20, 25

Food

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I make brisket chilli every fall just for the leftovers
I make brisket chilli every fall just for the leftovers
  • Observer Staff
Nov 20, 25
Move over, pumpkin! This spiced cake is the coziest dessert of the season
Move over, pumpkin! This spiced cake is the coziest dessert of the season
  • Observer Staff
Nov 13, 25
Instant pot grits are a breakfast miracle
Instant pot grits are a breakfast miracle
  • Observer Staff
Nov 06, 25
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