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Police still working on details of collision that killed five children

Police still working on details of collision that killed five children

  • Will Johnson
Jun 18, 2026
Summer expected to heat up starting next month
Summer expected to heat up starting next month
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 18, 2026
Elmira prepares for disaster communications exercise
Elmira prepares for disaster communications exercise
  • Will Johnson
Jun 18, 2026
Funeral4Justice sees advocates for sexual-assault victims march on Kitchener courthouse
Funeral4Justice sees advocates for sexual-assault victims march on Kitchener courthouse
  • Will Johnson
Jun 18, 2026
  • Millions of meals needed for Waterloo Region
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 18, 2026
  • Woolwich crokinole players double up
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 18, 2026
  • Elmira Maple Syrup Festival distributes grants to community groups
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 18, 2026
  • Turtle taxi volunteers are helping reptiles across the province
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 18, 2026
  • Experience the buzz around the new Honey Bee Research Centre
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 18, 2026
  • Rare’s seed collection program helps with sustainable restoration
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 18, 2026
  • Agricultural advocates upset over Swift Current plot plowing
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 18, 2026
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Local Politics

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Woolwich looks to take part in development-charge relief program
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich looks to take part in development-charge relief program
  • Will Johnson
Jun 18, 2026
Calculating that it will come out ahead, Woolwich Township will drop its development charges on new homes by 30 per
Region of Waterloo embarks on  four-month workplace count
Waterloo Regional Government
Region of Waterloo embarks on four-month workplace count
  • Will Johnson
Jun 11, 2026
If you own a business in the area, Waterloo Region wants you to stand up and be counted. Over the

Comment & Opinion

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The Irish question remains ongoing
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jun 18, 2026
The View From Here: June 18, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jun 18, 2026
Fighting encampment ruling is the right thing to do
  • The Editor
Jun 18, 2026
Lefcourtland: June 18, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jun 18, 2026
Lefcourtland: June 11, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jun 11, 2026

Sports

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Two bronze medals for EDSS athletes at provincial track meet
Two bronze medals for EDSS athletes at provincial track meet
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 18, 2026
EDSS honours its athletes as the school year winds down
EDSS honours its athletes as the school year winds down
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 18, 2026
Student’s passion for fishing leads to creation of new club at EDSS
Student’s passion for fishing leads to creation of new club at EDSS
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 18, 2026
Elmira Heat U17 squad opens softball season with first tourney win
Elmira Heat U17 squad opens softball season with first tourney win
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 18, 2026

Business

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Waterloo Region not immune to data centre debate
Business
Waterloo Region not immune to data centre debate
  • Will Johnson
Jun 18, 2026
Some smaller facilities are already in operation, with planning the key to offset water, energy and environmental concerns
A bit more waiting for local strawberry season
Business
A bit more waiting for local strawberry season
  • Meg Deak
Jun 11, 2026
The weather is warming up, but the crop in these parts is typically a bit later than sources closer to the lake

Arts

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St. Jacobs book fair celebrates Christian authors
St. Jacobs book fair celebrates Christian authors
  • Will Johnson
Jun 18, 2026
Wellington author releases fourth title in mystery series
Wellington author releases fourth title in mystery series
  • Will Johnson
Jun 18, 2026
Local author conjures a mushroom world with debut novel
Local author conjures a mushroom world with debut novel
  • Observer Staff
Jun 11, 2026

Living Here

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Elmira poet goes A Little Feral with publishing debut
Elmira poet goes A Little Feral with publishing debut
  • Will Johnson
Jun 18, 2026
Bike-a-thon to raise money for Elmira  housing
Bike-a-thon to raise money for Elmira housing
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 11, 2026
Something of benefit for the kids of Gaza
Something of benefit for the kids of Gaza
  • Will Johnson
Jun 04, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Catholic Women's League
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 15, 2026
  • St. Boniface Day
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 12, 2026
  • Maryhill Knights of Columbus Car Show
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 09, 2026
  • Rosary for the Right to Life
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 01, 2026
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    May 28, 2026

Police Report

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Waterloo Regional Police investigating swatting incident at local schools
Waterloo Regional Police investigating swatting incident at local schools
  • Observer Staff
Jun 18, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Daytime Robbery in Cambridge
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Daytime Robbery in Cambridge
  • Observer Staff
Jun 15, 2026
Police warn of re-VINning fraud
Police warn of re-VINning fraud
  • Observer Staff
Jun 11, 2026

Wellness

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More than numbers: The real benefits of counting steps
More than numbers: The real benefits of counting steps
  • Observer Staff
Jun 18, 2026
How therapy can help support older adults
How therapy can help support older adults
  • Observer Staff
Jun 11, 2026
What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy for your heart?
What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy for your heart?
  • Observer Staff
Jun 11, 2026

Family Notices

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Jun 17, 2026
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Jun 17, 2026
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Jun 17, 2026
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Jun 17, 2026
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Jun 17, 2026

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How to make yogurt in an Instant Pot
How to make yogurt in an Instant Pot
  • Observer Staff
Jun 18, 2026
My cherry turnovers are the star of every brunch
My cherry turnovers are the star of every brunch
  • Observer Staff
Jun 11, 2026
How to make the absolute best milkshakes at home
How to make the absolute best milkshakes at home
  • Observer Staff
Jun 04, 2026
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