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Coldest Night of the Year 2026

Coldest Night of the Year 2026

  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 05, 26
Claim denied after tire damaged in pothole on Arthur Street in Elmira
Claim denied after tire damaged in pothole on Arthur Street in Elmira
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 05, 26
First-tap ceremony makes maple syrup season official
First-tap ceremony makes maple syrup season official
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 05, 26
Scratch-card mail leads to warning about scams
Scratch-card mail leads to warning about scams
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 05, 26
  • Scratch-card mail leads to warning about scams
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Mar 05, 26
  • Pothole season prompts complaints, but also humorous responses
    • Andrea Eymann
    Feb 26, 26
  • EDSS robotics team to host an open house on Mar. 7
    • Andrea Eymann
    Feb 26, 26
  • Recycling bins an example of need for plain language, group says
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Feb 26, 26
  • Newly minted judges meet to choose EMSF producer of the year
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Feb 26, 26
  • “Fibres only” recycling bin really just means paper and cardboard
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Feb 19, 26
  • Milder temperatures bring increased risk of flooding, GRCA warns
    • Andrea Eymann
    Feb 19, 26
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Local Politics

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Wellesley councillors split on use of cameras in township vehicles
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley councillors split on use of cameras in township vehicles
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 05, 26
Concerns about the surveillance state notwithstanding, Wellesley is going ahead with plans for all-seeing dash cameras on the township’s
Woolwich councillors get big raises in next term
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich councillors get big raises in next term
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 26, 26
A big pay increase for councillors is a good idea after all, Woolwich councillors decided this week. Having at the

Comment & Opinion

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The View From Here: March 5, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Mar 05, 26
No tears for Iran’s leaders, but no one should support Trump
  • The Editor
Mar 05, 26
Trump played for a sucker… again
  • Gwynne Dyer
Mar 05, 26
Lefcourtland: March 5, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Mar 05, 26
Trump’s antics provide cover for potential Carney overreach
  • The Editor
Feb 26, 26

Sports

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Jacks sweep through Hespeler in first round of playoffs
Jacks sweep through Hespeler in first round of playoffs
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 05, 26
Three wins see Kings rise back to top of GOHL standings
Three wins see Kings rise back to top of GOHL standings
  • Steve Kannon
Mar 05, 26
EDSS curlers advance to regionals on the wings of strong season
EDSS curlers advance to regionals on the wings of strong season
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 05, 26
Kings split a pair of games to remain in third place
Kings split a pair of games to remain in third place
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 26, 26

Business

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Construction of new homes expected to remain slow
Business
Construction of new homes expected to remain slow
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 05, 26
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation sees decline in housing starts this year, steady prices
Woolwich, developer at odds over Breslau subdivision
Business
Woolwich, developer at odds over Breslau subdivision
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 26, 26
Accusing the township of dragging its feet, Cachet Homes is taking its case to the Ontario Land Tribunal

Arts

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Young actors stage an early fight for what’s right
Young actors stage an early fight for what’s right
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 05, 26
Putting her experience into song, and then on tape
Putting her experience into song, and then on tape
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 26, 26
Treasure Island gets a fun makeover
Treasure Island gets a fun makeover
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 19, 26

Living Here

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The running of the sap never gets old
The running of the sap never gets old
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 05, 26
Volunteers make Elmira sap day a possibility
Volunteers make Elmira sap day a possibility
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 26, 26
Small towns aren’t exempt from bad things
Small towns aren’t exempt from bad things
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 19, 26

Maryhill News

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    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 26, 26
  • Shrove Tuesday in Maryhill
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 24, 26
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 20, 26
  • Catholic Women's League
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 17, 26
  • Historical Society report
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 12, 26

Police Report

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Students invited to enter contest to be police chief for a day
Students invited to enter contest to be police chief for a day
  • Observer Staff
Mar 05, 26
Police lay charges in connection to collision in Wellesley Township
Police lay charges in connection to collision in Wellesley Township
  • Observer Staff
Feb 26, 26
WRPS Launches Investigation into Overnight Vehicle Theft in New Hamburg
WRPS Launches Investigation into Overnight Vehicle Theft in New Hamburg
  • Observer Staff
Feb 23, 26

Wellness

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Men: Don’t blow off those health screening reminders
Men: Don’t blow off those health screening reminders
  • Observer Staff
Mar 05, 26
Why you should know your heart rate numbers
Why you should know your heart rate numbers
  • Observer Staff
Feb 26, 26
Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Now what?
Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Now what?
  • Observer Staff
Feb 19, 26

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Feb 25, 26

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This giant, oven-baked pancake is crispy, fluffy and impossible easy
This giant, oven-baked pancake is crispy, fluffy and impossible easy
  • Observer Staff
Mar 05, 26
The 4-ingredient chocolate treat so good, I always have it on hand
The 4-ingredient chocolate treat so good, I always have it on hand
  • Observer Staff
Feb 26, 26
My new favourite popcorn upgrade tastes even better than the movie theatre stuff
My new favourite popcorn upgrade tastes even better than the movie theatre stuff
  • Observer Staff
Feb 19, 26
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