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Rare cancer diagnosis hits Elmira family

Rare cancer diagnosis hits Elmira family

  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 30, 2026
Raising awareness about colon cancer research
Raising awareness about colon cancer research
  • Will Johnson
Jul 30, 2026
Some tips to help horses keep their cool during the scorching summer days
Some tips to help horses keep their cool during the scorching summer days
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 30, 2026
Elmira woman encourages drivers to be aware of pedestrians
Elmira woman encourages drivers to be aware of pedestrians
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 30, 2026
  • Wellesley Fall Fair canters into summer
    • Will Johnson
    Jul 30, 2026
  • Backpack donations are being collected in the three townships
    • Will Johnson
    Jul 30, 2026
  • Guelph professor explains the role of forestry management in Ontario’s wildfires
    • Meg Deak
    Jul 29, 2026
  • Wildfire smoke a reminder of growing threat, and the need for precautions
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jul 23, 2026
  • WCS’ golf fundraiser now in 32nd year
    • Will Johnson
    Jul 23, 2026
  • Provincial funding adapting to wildfire situation, says local MPP Mike Harris
    • Meg Deak
    Jul 23, 2026
  • Jojoba plant yields discovery in fight against leukemia, UofG researchers find
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jul 23, 2026
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Local Politics

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Mixed reviews for a Wellesley wind-turbine proposal still in its early stages
Wellesley Township Council
Mixed reviews for a Wellesley wind-turbine proposal still in its early stages
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 23, 2026
A company’s plan to bring wind turbines to Wellesley Township has met with mixed reviews. “There’s about probably
Wellesley approves 25 year official plan to guide development
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley approves 25 year official plan to guide development
  • Will Johnson
Jul 23, 2026
Wellesley Township expects moderate growth over the next 25 years, the timeline laid out in the new official plan approved

Comment & Opinion

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Lefcourtland: July 30, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jul 30, 2026
Failure to deal with old tires leads to a growing threat
  • The Editor
Jul 30, 2026
Russia: home of the Potemkin weapons
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jul 30, 2026
Lefcourtland: July 23, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jul 23, 2026
The View From Here: July 23, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jul 23, 2026

Sports

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Young water-skier claims gold at Canadian Open in Alberta
Young water-skier claims gold at Canadian Open in Alberta
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 30, 2026
Grand River Raceway hosts Industry Day on Monday
Grand River Raceway hosts Industry Day on Monday
  • Will Johnson
Jul 30, 2026
Pair of local players set to take part in national competition
Pair of local players set to take part in national competition
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 23, 2026
ENDURrun takes racers all across Waterloo Region
ENDURrun takes racers all across Waterloo Region
  • Will Johnson
Jul 23, 2026

Business

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A vision turns gravel pit into sustainable farm operation
Business
A vision turns gravel pit into sustainable farm operation
  • Meg Deak
Jul 30, 2026
Janet Cox and Roger Hogan have spent years making their dream into a reality on piece of land near Maryhill
Blue roofs are the rain barrel upgrade
Business
Blue roofs are the rain barrel upgrade
  • Meg Deak
Jul 23, 2026
Elmira-based Enviro-Stewards’ project focuses mainly on commercial buildings with large, flat roofs for collecting water

Arts

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Local author releases second book in her fantasy series
Local author releases second book in her fantasy series
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 30, 2026
The life of Rachel Carson comes to the Registry stage
The life of Rachel Carson comes to the Registry stage
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 23, 2026
The Bard’s star-crossed lovers take the stage
The Bard’s star-crossed lovers take the stage
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 16, 2026

Living Here

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Waterloo landfill forest a hidden gem
Waterloo landfill forest a hidden gem
  • Meg Deak
Jul 30, 2026
Letting her imagination run wild
Letting her imagination run wild
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 30, 2026
Local advocates recognized for their advocacy efforts
Local advocates recognized for their advocacy efforts
  • Meg Deak
Jul 23, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Maryhill reflects on two centuries of history
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 30, 2026
  • Maryhill Historical Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 20, 2026
  • Canada Day & 200th Anniversary
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 13, 2026
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 24, 2026
  • Maryhill Historical Society
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 18, 2026

Police Report

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Three charged following renovation fraud investigation in Waterloo Region
Three charged following renovation fraud investigation in Waterloo Region
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
Sunday morning fire in Breslau pegged at $40K
Sunday morning fire in Breslau pegged at $40K
  • Observer Staff
Jul 23, 2026
Police warn about fraudsters posing as bank representatives
Police warn about fraudsters posing as bank representatives
  • Observer Staff
Jul 16, 2026

Wellness

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Summer festivals can stress your heart and health
Summer festivals can stress your heart and health
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
Tips for maintaining muscle while focusing on fat loss
Tips for maintaining muscle while focusing on fat loss
  • Observer Staff
Jul 23, 2026
Surprising causes of heart attacks in young women
Surprising causes of heart attacks in young women
  • Observer Staff
Jul 16, 2026

Family Notices

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Ella Mae (Wagler) Schmidt
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
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  • Cassandra Hudson
Jul 30, 2026
Snip, Albertje (Betty)
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
Moyer, Robert “Rob”
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
Bauman, Mary
  • Observer Staff
Jul 23, 2026

Food

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Blackberry crumble is the old-fashioned dessert I bring to every gathering
Blackberry crumble is the old-fashioned dessert I bring to every gathering
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
I’m making this tropical cocktail every weekend this summer
I’m making this tropical cocktail every weekend this summer
  • Observer Staff
Jul 23, 2026
This 4-ingredient zucchini is my favourite way to eat the summer vegetable
This 4-ingredient zucchini is my favourite way to eat the summer vegetable
  • Observer Staff
Jul 16, 2026
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