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The Elmira Legion’s Remembrance Day ceremony

The Elmira Legion’s Remembrance Day ceremony

  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 12, 2026
WCS rebrands its holiday giving campaign, which is now underway
WCS rebrands its holiday giving campaign, which is now underway
  • Will Johnson
Nov 12, 2026
Province appoints Scott Davey as new regional chair
Province appoints Scott Davey as new regional chair
  • Will Johnson
Nov 12, 2026
Libraries offer kits to help those with early-stage dementia
Libraries offer kits to help those with early-stage dementia
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 12, 2026
  • St. Jacobs Lions Club gets stuff in stockings
    • Will Johnson
    Nov 12, 2026
  • Flu shots and vaccines now available
    • Will Johnson
    Nov 12, 2026
  • Wellesley students love their book fair
    • Andrea Eymann
    Nov 12, 2026
  • WCS marks Family Violence Prevention Month
    • Will Johnson
    Nov 12, 2026
  • Toys are always on the wish list
    • Will Johnson
    Nov 12, 2026
  • ReForest Woolwich still busy plant trees following giveaway last month
    • Meg Deak
    Nov 12, 2026
  • Bird Talk
    • Meg Deak
    Nov 12, 2026
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Local Politics

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Wellesley Council to roll out new policy tying wages to increases to CPI
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley Council to roll out new policy tying wages to increases to CPI
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 12, 2026
Wage increases for Wellesley Township employees will be tied to the inflation rate, though capped at no more than four
Burgess wins mayoral race
Woolwich Township Council
Burgess wins mayoral race
  • Andrea Eymann
Oct 29, 2026
Woolwich elects first new mayor in twelve years, welcomes three new councillors to 2026-2030 term

Comment & Opinion

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The View From Here: November 12, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Nov 12, 2026
Lefcourtland: November 12, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Nov 12, 2026
Budget gets some things right, fails reality check on others
  • The Editor
Nov 12, 2026
COP 31 - and a bit on the side
  • Gwynne Dyer
Nov 12, 2026
Where have all the trucks gone?
  • The Editor
Nov 12, 2026

Sports

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Kings bounce back with a pair of weekend wins
Kings bounce back with a pair of weekend wins
  • Steve Kannon
Nov 12, 2026
Jacks extend winning streak to 4 with victories over Norwich, Paris
Jacks extend winning streak to 4 with victories over Norwich, Paris
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 12, 2026
Kings fire head coach McRae, announce hiring of Tyler Ertel
Kings fire head coach McRae, announce hiring of Tyler Ertel
  • Steve Kannon
Nov 05, 2026
Plenty of accolades for her first college softball season
Plenty of accolades for her first college softball season
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 05, 2026

Business

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Bad bosses can lead to bad health, study finds
Business
Bad bosses can lead to bad health, study finds
  • Will Johnson
Nov 12, 2026
Wilfrid Laurier researcher explores health impact of a negative workplace environment
Soil health a focus at Floraview Farms
Business
Soil health a focus at Floraview Farms
  • Meg Deak
Nov 12, 2026
Operation replaces traditional ploughing with no-till farming practices as part of soil-protection strategy

Arts

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Neruda Arts set to celebrate 25th anniversary
Neruda Arts set to celebrate 25th anniversary
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 12, 2026
Expect some big noise in a little venue
Expect some big noise in a little venue
  • Will Johnson
Nov 05, 2026
A lesson in getting undressed for success
A lesson in getting undressed for success
  • Andrea Eymann
Oct 29, 2026

Living Here

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The cats are out of the bag … and onto the pages
The cats are out of the bag … and onto the pages
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 12, 2026
Dead hedge replacing buckthorn along Health Valley Trail
Dead hedge replacing buckthorn along Health Valley Trail
  • Meg Deak
Nov 12, 2026
Off to the Royal this weekend, sheep in tow
Off to the Royal this weekend, sheep in tow
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Nov 05, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Remembrance Day Display
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 12, 2026
  • Ariss and Maryhill Lions Club
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 05, 2026
  • St. Boniface Harvest Fest
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 03, 2026
  • Maryhill Fireman's Breakfast
    • Diane Strickler
    Oct 29, 2026
  • National Trust for Canada Conference Tour
    • Diane Strickler
    Oct 28, 2026

Police Report

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Woman arrested for attempted robbery in Breslau
Woman arrested for attempted robbery in Breslau
  • Observer Staff
Oct 29, 2026
More than 9,800 charges laid during Thanksgiving road blitz
More than 9,800 charges laid during Thanksgiving road blitz
  • Observer Staff
Oct 15, 2026
Police warn public of recent cellphone service provider fraud
Police warn public of recent cellphone service provider fraud
  • Observer Staff
Oct 08, 2026

Wellness

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Can robotic surgery make kidney transplants safer and less invasive?
Can robotic surgery make kidney transplants safer and less invasive?
  • Observer Staff
Nov 12, 2026
Your guide to getting ahead of the winter blues
Your guide to getting ahead of the winter blues
  • Observer Staff
Nov 12, 2026
Seasonal affective disorder: More than feeling sad
Seasonal affective disorder: More than feeling sad
  • Observer Staff
Nov 05, 2026

Family Notices

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McTavish, Ron
  • Observer Staff
Oct 29, 2026
Cressman, Ronald Karl (Ron)
  • Observer Staff
Oct 29, 2026
Crane, Joyce (née Hardman)
  • Observer Staff
Oct 22, 2026
Underwood, Florence “Flo”
  • Observer Staff
Oct 22, 2026
Howard Foerster
  • Observer Staff
Oct 22, 2026

Food

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This one-bowl corn casserole comes together in a jiffy
This one-bowl corn casserole comes together in a jiffy
  • Observer Staff
Nov 12, 2026
Peanut butter mug cake is a craveworthy single-serving dessert
Peanut butter mug cake is a craveworthy single-serving dessert
  • Observer Staff
Nov 05, 2026
Chinese steamed eggs are the perfect way to round out your dinner
Chinese steamed eggs are the perfect way to round out your dinner
  • Observer Staff
Oct 29, 2026
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