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WCHC planning 3,000-sq.ft. addition to St. Jacobs building

WCHC planning 3,000-sq.ft. addition to St. Jacobs building

  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 08, 26
Elmira will host crokinole competition on Jan. 17
Elmira will host crokinole competition on Jan. 17
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 08, 26
Flu season heightened by new strain of virus
Flu season heightened by new strain of virus
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 08, 26
Vitamin D content in milk doubles under new rules
Vitamin D content in milk doubles under new rules
  • Thomas Kent
  • Thomas Kent
Jan 08, 26
  • UW researchers take aim at pervasive microplastics
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 08, 26
  • Winter weather causing Enova headaches in keeping the lights on
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 08, 26
  • Flowering prairie plant makes reappearance in southern Ontario
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 08, 26
  • The Observer Year in Review 2025
    • Observer Staff
    Jan 01, 26
  • Maryhill residents put aside Old World disputes to join 19th century militia
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Jan 01, 26
  • NFU calls for action on Israeli violence against Palestinian farmers
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 01, 26
  • Research shows promise for human and animal bone-cancer patients
    • Thomas Kent
    Jan 01, 26
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Local Politics

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Pushing for simple repaving of Arthur Street
Woolwich Township Council
Pushing for simple repaving of Arthur Street
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 08, 26
Region hasn’t officially backed off bike lanes opposed by Woolwich Township
Complaints continue as Woolwich looks to improve sidewalk snow-clearing
Woolwich Township Council
Complaints continue as Woolwich looks to improve sidewalk snow-clearing
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 08, 26
Two-foot-high snowbanks blocked an Elmira crosswalk, leaving parents furious as they walked their children to school for the first time

Comment & Opinion

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The View From Here: January 8, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jan 08, 26
Lefcourtland: January 8, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jan 08, 26
Trump is already overcommitted
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jan 08, 26
Canada must prepare for increasingly unhinged Trump
  • The Editor
Jan 08, 26
Lefcourtland: January 1, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jan 01, 26

Sports

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Jacks come out of weekend with a split against Tavistock and Paris
Jacks come out of weekend with a split against Tavistock and Paris
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 08, 26
A good start to the outdoor-ice season
A good start to the outdoor-ice season
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 08, 26
Hericanes U15 squad captures gold in Mount Forest
Hericanes U15 squad captures gold in Mount Forest
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 08, 26
Kings settle for one point in OT loss
Kings settle for one point in OT loss
  • Steve Kannon
Jan 08, 26

Business

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Walking along others’ health journeys
Business
Walking along others’ health journeys
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 08, 26
Much has changed in the industry since Alan Martin opened his own pharmacy in St. Jacobs 25 years ago
Local tourism part of Canada-wide boost in sector
Business
Local tourism part of Canada-wide boost in sector
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 18, 25
Canadians are staying home, and foreign travellers are taking a pass on the U.S., to our gain

Arts

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Laughing along with the characters as they grow
Laughing along with the characters as they grow
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 08, 26
Permanent home sought for 120-foot quilt
Permanent home sought for 120-foot quilt
  • Julian Gavaghan
Jan 01, 26
Young Elmira dancer takes the stage with Ballet Jörgen’s Nutcracker
Young Elmira dancer takes the stage with Ballet Jörgen’s Nutcracker
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 25, 25

Living Here

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Needlework designed with photo-realism in mind
Needlework designed with photo-realism in mind
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 08, 26
When it comes to quilting, it’s in the bag
When it comes to quilting, it’s in the bag
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 01, 26
Covering a lot of ground, physically and spiritually
Covering a lot of ground, physically and spiritually
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 25, 25

Maryhill News

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  • Mass 24 Children's Pageant
    • Diane Strickler
    Jan 02, 26
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    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 29, 25
  • Christmas Cheer
    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 29, 25
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 16, 25
  • Catholic Women's League
    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 12, 25

Police Report

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Police wrap up Festive RIDE campaigns
Police wrap up Festive RIDE campaigns
  • Observer Staff
Jan 08, 26
Police investigating shooting incident in Wellesley Township
Police investigating shooting incident in Wellesley Township
  • Observer Staff
Jan 01, 26
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
  • Observer Staff
Dec 22, 25

Wellness

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Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming
Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming
  • Observer Staff
Jan 08, 26
5 things to know about stroke
5 things to know about stroke
  • Observer Staff
Jan 01, 26
Tonsil cancer: What is it and how do you prevent it?
Tonsil cancer: What is it and how do you prevent it?
  • Observer Staff
Dec 25, 25

Family Notices

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Jan 08, 26
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Jan 08, 26
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Jan 01, 26
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Jan 01, 26
Geisel, Janet Marie (Knarr)
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Dec 17, 25

Food

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This spinach apple salad is perfect with everything
This spinach apple salad is perfect with everything
  • Observer Staff
Jan 08, 26
This pillowy potato bread is an easy, homemade loaf anyone can make
This pillowy potato bread is an easy, homemade loaf anyone can make
  • Observer Staff
Jan 01, 26
These Southern deviled eggs will be the hit of your New Year’s Eve party
These Southern deviled eggs will be the hit of your New Year’s Eve party
  • Observer Staff
Dec 25, 25
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