Still working out the bugs at WMC
In operation for more than six months now, the Woolwich Memorial Centre is still experiencing growing pains. Despite lingering problems with the quality of ice and a range of other deficiencies, the township’s director of recreation and facilities remains optimistic the mechanical issues will be worked out Read more
Putting their own spin on Paul Simon
Kevin Ramessar is going back to Graceland, and you’re welcome to come along. No need to pack for Memphis: you won’t have to go any farther than Kitchener, as the noted guitarist and a stellar lineup of bandmates perform the music of Paul Simon Read more
Set the terms before deciding
Watch for some of this country’s most odious organizations, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, to get involved now that the issue of burkas and niqabs is heating up in this country Read more
Millions needed for bridge work
Fresh from a decision to repair the Glasgow Street bridge at a cost of $335,000 Woolwich is now looking for more than $6.8 million to repair or replace bridges and culverts over the next decade.
Acting on a consultant’s report, Woolwich councillors last week charged staff with preparing a capital program for the rehabilitation work Read more
Woolwich to monitor options for Breslau water services
The do-nothing approach still stands in Breslau, but Woolwich will keep an eye out for opportunities to provide water services to the village at a lower cost, should residents some day decide that’s the way to go.
Tuesday night, councillors discussed the decision made at last week’s committee-of-the-whole Read more
History inspires James Keelaghan’s lyrics
James Keelaghan spends much of his time reading about history, unearthing a trove of fascinating nuggets about our past. He then translates those tales into songs, bringing them to life and sharing the emotions with a wider audience.
Eleven albums into his recording career, he remains as passionate about history today as he was as an undergraduate student in Calgary. That will be on display Mar. 20 during the next installment of the Folk Night at the Registry series Read more
Reality means it’s time to prioritize
Woolwich council’s recent discussions about Maple Street in Elmira raised a central question: why, with all the necessary expenses, would a municipality think about squandering money on secondary, perhaps altogether unimportant, projects? Read more
Do-nothing approach suits Breslau just fine
Breslau residents regularly accuse Woolwich council of inaction. This time around, however, they’re happy for it.
The hundred or so who packed a meeting in Elmira Tuesday night left smiling when councillors quashed a report calling for the extension of water and sewer services into the older parts of the village. Outraged by forecasted costs of some $92,000 apiece, homeowners voiced their opinions in no uncertain terms Read more
Parking to remain in Maple Street
Maple Street in Elmira may or may not be getting a makeover this year, but the parking spaces adjacent to the Home Hardware store will remain either way.
In a mood to compromise Tuesday night, Woolwich councillors listened to arguments made by business owner Krista McBay, rejecting an engineering staff recommendation to reconstruct the street, install Read more
Auction of exotic animals to continue at OLEX
Left in legal limbo, a twice-annual unusual animal auction will continue to be held at the Ontario Livestock Exchange in St. Jacobs. This week’s council decision comes over protests from animal rights groups and staff recommendations against the practice Read more
