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Wellesley’s annual backyard barbecue

Wellesley’s annual backyard barbecue

  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026
Jonah Schmidt focuses on school’s close community in valedictory address
Jonah Schmidt focuses on school’s close community in valedictory address
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026
Seniors’ programs in the townships receive provincial funding
Seniors’ programs in the townships receive provincial funding
  • Will Johnson
Jun 25, 2026
Cases of Lyme disease prompt warnings about ticks from public health officials
Cases of Lyme disease prompt warnings about ticks from public health officials
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026
  • St. Jacobs playground receives cash infusion from Optimist Club
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 25, 2026
  • Do you love bees? Consider bee-coming a citizen scientist
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 25, 2026
  • Wellesley seeks community ambassadors
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 25, 2026
  • Latest 4-H Club program is just ducky
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jun 25, 2026
  • Planting a seed just got a little more complicated
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 25, 2026
  • International initiative helps Canada develop its own organic seeds
    • Meg Deak
    Jun 25, 2026
  • Police still working on details of collision that killed five children
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 18, 2026
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Local Politics

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Elmira sidewalk snow-clearing service at an end
Woolwich Township Council
Elmira sidewalk snow-clearing service at an end
  • Steve Kannon
Jun 25, 2026
More trash means there’s a need for more landfill space: Here’s what Waterloo Region is doing about it
Waterloo Regional Government
More trash means there’s a need for more landfill space: Here’s what Waterloo Region is doing about it
  • Meg Deak
Jun 25, 2026
Waterloo Region has officially broken ground on a massive two-year construction project to expand its primary waste site at

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The View From Here: June 25, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jun 25, 2026
Lefcourtland: June 25, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jun 25, 2026
The realities of the slave trade
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jun 25, 2026
Snow-clearing decision should apply to more services
  • The Editor
Jun 25, 2026
The Irish question remains ongoing
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jun 18, 2026

Sports

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TriGator for Kids triathlon
TriGator for Kids triathlon
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026
Traditional archers open shoot
Traditional archers open shoot
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026
Dry-tri event sees participants take to the trails around Elmira
Dry-tri event sees participants take to the trails around Elmira
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026
Cornhole proves a popular pastime at Wellesley rec. complex
Cornhole proves a popular pastime at Wellesley rec. complex
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026

Business

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Winter barley could be the next winter wheat
Business
Winter barley could be the next winter wheat
  • Meg Deak
Jun 25, 2026
Cribit Seeds in Winterbourne is part of a team looking at lines of seeds better suited to Ontario’s climate
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

Arts

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Woolwich singer-songwriter Carla Muller releases pair of locally inspired albums
Woolwich singer-songwriter Carla Muller releases pair of locally inspired albums
  • Will Johnson
Jun 25, 2026
Wellesley PS students beautify school with mural project
Wellesley PS students beautify school with mural project
  • Will Johnson
Jun 25, 2026
St. Jacobs book fair celebrates Christian authors
St. Jacobs book fair celebrates Christian authors
  • Will Johnson
Jun 18, 2026

Living Here

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She’s Guided by some community goals
She’s Guided by some community goals
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026
Here’s what’s on tap for Canada Day
Here’s what’s on tap for Canada Day
  • Will Johnson
Jun 25, 2026
Elmira poet goes A Little Feral with publishing debut
Elmira poet goes A Little Feral with publishing debut
  • Will Johnson
Jun 18, 2026

Maryhill News

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    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 24, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 18, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 15, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 12, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 09, 2026

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Sixth person dies following Mapleton crash
Sixth person dies following Mapleton crash
  • Observer Staff
Jun 25, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Commercial Break-and-Enter in Cambridge
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Commercial Break-and-Enter in Cambridge
  • Observer Staff
Jun 22, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police investigating swatting incident at local schools
Waterloo Regional Police investigating swatting incident at local schools
  • Observer Staff
Jun 18, 2026

Wellness

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Can music help someone with Alzheimer’s disease?
Can music help someone with Alzheimer’s disease?
  • Observer Staff
Jun 25, 2026
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

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Corn on the cob is the best thing to cook in the air fryer this summer
Corn on the cob is the best thing to cook in the air fryer this summer
  • Observer Staff
Jun 25, 2026
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
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