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Many issues at play in Wellesley opposition to tax hikes, experts say
As the stalemate between Wellesley council and residents drags on, there are plenty of issues at play, say two local political scientists weighing in on…
Woolwich defers decision on rezoning of site adjacent to Elmira’s Bolender Park
Not convinced about plans for expanded industrial uses at an Elmira site, Woolwich councillors want more information before making a decision. The owners of 39…
Woolwich reaches deal to back proposed Maryhill gravel pit
Woolwich has dropped the fight against a gravel pit proposed for a site near Maryhill, clearing the way for Capital Paving to begin mining there.…
Coldest Night of the Year raises almost $80K
Hundreds of people gathered in the parking lot of Elmira’s Woodside Bible Chapel last Saturday before pouring out for a fundraising walk in a strong…
Snyder Acres announced as EMSF producer
The conditions may not have been ideal, but local maple syrup enthusiasts braved the cold nonetheless last Friday for the ceremonial tapping that kicks off…
FedDev funding supports innovation hub at Breslau airport
The region’s aeronautics sector got a boost this week as part of $22 million in support from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.…
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Agri-food research gets $343-million boost from province
The province will provide some $343 million in funding for agri-food research over the next five years under a new agreement with the Ontario Agri-Food…
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New name, same focus on the fibre arts
For all things thread, yarn, fibre and fabric, head to St. Jacobs this week, as the village is once again home to a festival celebrating the fibre arts. With permission, staff and volunteers with the Three Sisters Cultural Centre are…
A celebration of women in the arts
A monthlong festival is celebrating the impact women from the region and around the world have had in several different…
Banding together at camp
A new musical opportunity is setting up camp in Waterloo Region over March Break. Bandology, based in Oakville, is a…
living here
Going beyond the Blue Box
Some items not recyclable via the traditional Blue Box program can now be diverted via a new program in Elmira. Barb Smith of Gale Presbyterian Church said she attended a Reep House webinar about recycling items that are difficult to…
Bringing a bit of the maple syrup festival to local schools
With the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival fast approaching, Drew McGovern and his daughter Jennie were thinking about other things they…
For Del Gingrich, there’s always another story to tell
Del Gingrich has a passion for local stories. That’s reflected in his eight books, the latest of which is entitled…
Elmira church celebrates the burning of its mortgage
The fire extinguisher was on hand Sunday at Elmira’s Gale Presbyterian Church as the congregation celebrated a major milestone: the…
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