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Former regional planner gives context to proposed Bridge St. industrial park

Former regional planner gives context to proposed Bridge St. industrial park

  • Meg Deak
Sep 17, 2026
Mennonites provide support following Nepalese flooding
Mennonites provide support following Nepalese flooding
  • Will Johnson
Sep 17, 2026
New 4-H Club focus is pumpkins
New 4-H Club focus is pumpkins
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 17, 2026
Retired teachers mark 25 years of weekly hikes
Retired teachers mark 25 years of weekly hikes
  • Will Johnson
Sep 17, 2026
  • The importance of tree maintenance featured in Woolwich Gardeners’ next talk
    • Meg Deak
    Sep 17, 2026
  • Schaner Park has a whole new look thanks to dedicated volunteers
    • Meg Deak
    Sep 17, 2026
  • Bur oaks are the tree for wildlife lovers
    • Meg Deak
    Sep 17, 2026
  • Wellesley bears brunt of storm that passed through region last week
    • Andrea Eymann
    Sep 10, 2026
  • Short-term rentals wreak havoc on neighbours, council hears
    • Will Johnson
    Sep 10, 2026
  • Elmira girl on her bike struck by car
    • Andrea Eymann
    Sep 10, 2026
  • Province expands Student and Family Support offices
    • Will Johnson
    Sep 10, 2026
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Local Politics

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Developer looks to swap commercial land for more homes in Breslau
Woolwich Township Council
Developer looks to swap commercial land for more homes in Breslau
  • Steve Kannon
Sep 17, 2026
Thomasfield Homes seeking changes to buildout east of Greenhouse Road
Proposed CCTV partnership discussed by Wellesley council
Wellesley Township Council
Proposed CCTV partnership discussed by Wellesley council
  • Will Johnson
Sep 10, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police maintain the technology’s use will be limited

Comment & Opinion

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Canada looks to Europe in the face of Trump’s chaos
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
Lefcourtland: September 17, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Sep 17, 2026
Taking steps to avoid AI doom
  • Gwynne Dyer
Sep 17, 2026
Action needed as students decline in reading, math
  • The Editor
Sep 10, 2026
“No good outcomes” with climate change
  • Gwynne Dyer
Sep 10, 2026

Sports

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Jacks drop opener, but bounce back the following night
Jacks drop opener, but bounce back the following night
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 17, 2026
Fans go home happy after Kings triumph in season-opener
Fans go home happy after Kings triumph in season-opener
  • Steve Kannon
Sep 17, 2026
Summer’s been all about development
Summer’s been all about development
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 17, 2026
Elmira lacrosse player captures national title
Elmira lacrosse player captures national title
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 10, 2026

Business

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Feds extend tax relief on gasoline
Business
Feds extend tax relief on gasoline
  • Will Johnson
Sep 17, 2026
Kitchener-Conestoga MP Tim Louis made announcement at an event last week at the WMC in Elmira
Region among areas where watershed is identified as at-risk
Business
Region among areas where watershed is identified as at-risk
  • Meg Deak
Sep 17, 2026
Waterloo Region’s watersheds are among those listed as at risk in a new report by the Ontario Headwaters Institute.

Arts

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Young performers are happy to be part of the upcoming Drayton production
Young performers are happy to be part of the upcoming Drayton production
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 17, 2026
Jazzing things up in St. Jacobs
Jazzing things up in St. Jacobs
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 10, 2026
Barbershop Fest returns to Elmira
Barbershop Fest returns to Elmira
  • Observer Staff
Sep 03, 2026

Living Here

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Events for Truth and Reconciliation coming to the region
Events for Truth and Reconciliation coming to the region
  • Will Johnson
Sep 17, 2026
Bob Reid really knows his ABCs
Bob Reid really knows his ABCs
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 17, 2026
Milder autumn weather expected this year
Milder autumn weather expected this year
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 17, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Maryhill Historical Society
    • Diane Strickler
    Sep 14, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Aug 18, 2026
  • Maryhill reflects on two centuries of history
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 30, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 20, 2026
  • Canada Day & 200th Anniversary
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 13, 2026

Police Report

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Police issue warning about ongoing bank and credit card fraud
Police issue warning about ongoing bank and credit card fraud
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
Elmira man charged after investigation into drug trafficking
Elmira man charged after investigation into drug trafficking
  • Observer Staff
Sep 10, 2026
Police warm of rental scams as back-to-school season begins
Police warm of rental scams as back-to-school season begins
  • Observer Staff
Sep 03, 2026

Wellness

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Are backpacks hurting your kids’ backs?
Are backpacks hurting your kids’ backs?
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
What you need to know about dense breasts
What you need to know about dense breasts
  • Observer Staff
Sep 10, 2026
Will at-home cancer care become a possibility?
Will at-home cancer care become a possibility?
  • Observer Staff
Sep 03, 2026

Family Notices

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  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
Bechard, Gregory
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Sep 17, 2026
KUEPFER, Albert J.
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
Usick, Stanley “Stan”
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
Stapley, Leanne
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026

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Cozy chicken enchiladas wrapped in flavor
Cozy chicken enchiladas wrapped in flavor
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
Chocolate chip scones are the flaky, buttery breakfast treat you’ll want to make on repeat
Chocolate chip scones are the flaky, buttery breakfast treat you’ll want to make on repeat
  • Observer Staff
Sep 10, 2026
Beef up your taco night with this easy recipe
Beef up your taco night with this easy recipe
  • Observer Staff
Sep 03, 2026
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