News

New hire does not appear to line up with job requirements

New hire does not appear to line up with job requirements

Woolwich officials are standing by their decision to hire an executive assistant despite the fact her experience does not appear to meet the requirements set out in the job description. Saskia Koning, a young woman from South Africa who was in the country on a temporary work visa, beat out more than... [Read More]

EDSS students up all night to do their part in battle against cancer

EDSS students up all night to do their part in battle against cancer

Cancer never sleeps. This notion of the disease is what led the students at EDSS to host the fourth annual Relay for Life at the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira May 11. Beginning at 7 p.m. and running through until 7 a.m. hundreds of students walked the running track to raise funds for the Canadian... [Read More]

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It’s official: they’ve got Skills

It’s official: they’ve got Skills

When it comes to photography and culinary skills, two of the very best in the province can be found in Woolwich Township. Kristi Rex and Stacia McLean, both residents of Breslau and Grade 12 students at Grand River Collegiate Institute in Kitchener, were gold and silver medalists respectively at the... [Read More]

With BBQ season here, try something bold

With BBQ season here, try something bold

The sun is shining; the birds are chirping; now it’s time to spark up the old BBQ. Instead of going with the traditional steaks, burgers or that old standby, the hotdog, why not try something new? Say, BBQ Almond Crusted Trout with Wasabi Butter & Asian Inspired Chick Pea Salad? This recipe may... [Read More]

Opinion

Federal government shows its contempt

Democracy as we know it has evolved over thousands of years. The Canadian version stems from Britain’s Westminster system, which provides the... 

Business

A new home for those who sell them

Real estate is an investment and one that Ken Cameron, broker and owner of the Re/Max Solid Gold in Elmira, firmly believes in. Cameron has relocated his... 

Sports

Time for attaboys and goodbyes

A band of brothers gather around a small table inside the Waterloo Rod and Gun club where they hug, laugh, share stories and reminisce about days past.... 

Entertainment

A fitting ode to the Man in Black

“Hello, I’m Johnny Cash.” Well, Jim Yorifido, actually, but the show will have the look and feel of the real thing when Yorfido and his wife Pam,...