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Concerned residents speak up about proposed Woolwich industrial park

Concerned residents speak up about proposed Woolwich industrial park

  • Meg Deak
Aug 06, 2026
Chane Ballantyne makes it a three-way race for mayor
Chane Ballantyne makes it a three-way race for mayor
  • Steve Kannon
  • Steve Kannon
Aug 06, 2026
Rail training aims to prepare first responders for transport and chemical safety
Rail training aims to prepare first responders for transport and chemical safety
  • Will Johnson
Aug 06, 2026
Agency looking for blood donors as supplies grow short
Agency looking for blood donors as supplies grow short
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 06, 2026
  • Wellesley Fall Fair honours trio with citizen of the year awards
    • Will Johnson
    Aug 06, 2026
  • St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years
    • Will Johnson
    Aug 06, 2026
  • Agricultural experts weigh in on this year’s increased input costs for farmers
    • Meg Deak
    Aug 06, 2026
  • Trick or Trees and a need for more forest stewards
    • Meg Deak
    Aug 06, 2026
  • Rare cancer diagnosis hits Elmira family
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jul 30, 2026
  • Raising awareness about colon cancer research
    • Will Johnson
    Jul 30, 2026
  • Some tips to help horses keep their cool during the scorching summer days
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jul 30, 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: August 6, 2026
  • Cassandra Hudson
Aug 06, 2026
Prices are top of mind just now in discussions about food
  • The Editor
Aug 06, 2026
Cyril Ramaphosa and the law
  • Gwynne Dyer
Aug 06, 2026
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

Sports

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Don Green slo-pitch tournament set for this weekend
Don Green slo-pitch tournament set for this weekend
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 06, 2026
Organizers step up efforts to boost local ringette participation
Organizers step up efforts to boost local ringette participation
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 06, 2026
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

Business

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Growing mushrooms with AI
Business
Growing mushrooms with AI
  • Meg Deak
Aug 06, 2026
A startup venture in UW’s Velocity incubator, Mycro Harvest provides new tools to an old practice
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

Arts

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Will there be a fairy tale ending for The Clockmaker’s Daughter?
Will there be a fairy tale ending for The Clockmaker’s Daughter?
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 06, 2026
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

Living Here

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Paddling with purpose
Paddling with purpose
  • Andrea Eymann
Aug 06, 2026
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

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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Police investigating series of restaurant thefts in region
Police investigating series of restaurant thefts in region
  • Observer Staff
Aug 06, 2026
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

Wellness

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Strategies for calming back-to-school anxiety
Strategies for calming back-to-school anxiety
  • Observer Staff
Aug 06, 2026
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

Family Notices

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Rumig, Raymond “Ray”
  • Observer Staff
Aug 06, 2026
Ella Mae (Wagler) Schmidt
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
Greg Shantz
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
Snip, Albertje (Betty)
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 2026
Moyer, Robert “Rob”
  • Observer Staff
Jul 30, 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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