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Trinity building project on hold over region’s water woes

Trinity building project on hold over region’s water woes

  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 12, 26
Heavy snow, cold temperatures see municipalities struggle to clear roads
Heavy snow, cold temperatures see municipalities struggle to clear roads
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 12, 26
Local drivers complain of bad gas
Local drivers complain of bad gas
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 12, 26
St. Clements speed cameras amongst the busiest, new data show
St. Clements speed cameras amongst the busiest, new data show
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 12, 26
  • Boreal forest tree-planting efforts would pay big dividends, new research finds
    • Thomas Kent
    Feb 12, 26
  • Extreme weather having an impact on farmers’ mental health
    • Thomas Kent
    Feb 12, 26
  • Farmer’s Almanac predicts cooler, wetter spring
    • Thomas Kent
    Feb 12, 26
  • Conestoga College among recipients of federal funding for dementia projects
    • Thomas Kent
    Feb 12, 26
  • Group calls for region to drop Wilmot land group, pointing to a list of problems
    • Thomas Kent
    Feb 12, 26
  • Woolwich Counselling Centre marking 50 years in the community
    • Andrea Eymann
    Feb 05, 26
  • The numbers show just how tough this winter has been
    • Thomas Kent
    Feb 05, 26
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Local Politics

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Wellesley finds some savings in culvert project
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley finds some savings in culvert project
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 12, 26
An 80-per-cent difference between the lowest and highest bids prompted Wellesley council to approve a culvert replacement project this week.
Water costs expected to rise 4.8%, wastewater 6.7% as Woolwich unveils budgets
Woolwich Township Council
Water costs expected to rise 4.8%, wastewater 6.7% as Woolwich unveils budgets
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 12, 26
Consistently running deficits, particularly in the wastewater budget, Woolwich is continuing to adjust rates to find a balance. Customers will

Comment & Opinion

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The curious case of the disappearing generals
  • Gwynne Dyer
Feb 12, 26
Lefcourtland: February 12, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Feb 12, 26
The View From Here: February 12, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Feb 12, 26
Little being done to tackle rising costs of groceries
  • The Editor
Feb 12, 26
Water bills another example of poor management
  • The Editor
Feb 12, 26

Sports

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Jacks building confidence ahead of playoffs as regular season winds down
Jacks building confidence ahead of playoffs as regular season winds down
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 12, 26
Kings back atop conference standings after three-point weekend
Kings back atop conference standings after three-point weekend
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 12, 26
Kings take four points, now in three-way battle for first
Kings take four points, now in three-way battle for first
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 05, 26
Junior Thrashers sweep through London tourney to claim gold
Junior Thrashers sweep through London tourney to claim gold
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 05, 26

Business

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Taking in the desert ... without leaving Woolwich
Business
Taking in the desert ... without leaving Woolwich
  • Julian Gavaghan
Feb 12, 26
The cactus house at Belgian Nursery in Breslau is a popular winter destination, with an added draw just now
Taking a look at taking flight
Business
Taking a look at taking flight
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 05, 26
Students get a chance to explore aviation careers as Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre hosts high school event

Arts

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Revisiting a local music scene that was so vibrant
Revisiting a local music scene that was so vibrant
  • Steve Kannon
Feb 12, 26
Jazzing it up with concerts this weekend
Jazzing it up with concerts this weekend
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 05, 26
A classic take on that quintessential ballet
A classic take on that quintessential ballet
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 29, 26

Living Here

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Temporarily out in the cold for those who aren’t
Temporarily out in the cold for those who aren’t
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 12, 26
For her, volunteerism comes naturally
For her, volunteerism comes naturally
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Feb 05, 26
A prescription for better wellbeing
A prescription for better wellbeing
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jan 29, 26

Maryhill News

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  • Historical Society report
    • Diane Strickler
    Feb 12, 26
  • Maryhill Historical Society
    • Diane Strickler
    Jan 19, 26
  • Bingo Night in Elmira
    • Diane Strickler
    Jan 15, 26
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Jan 12, 26
  • Mass 24 Children's Pageant
    • Diane Strickler
    Jan 02, 26

Police Report

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Literacy resources to help protect against online scams and fraud
Literacy resources to help protect against online scams and fraud
  • Observer Staff
Feb 12, 26
Waterloo Regional Police lay charges in connection to a robbery in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police lay charges in connection to a robbery in Kitchener
  • Observer Staff
Feb 05, 26
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Hardware Store Thefts
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Hardware Store Thefts
  • Observer Staff
Feb 02, 26

Wellness

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Melanoma stage determines treatment plan
Melanoma stage determines treatment plan
  • Observer Staff
Feb 12, 26
Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment for stroke?
Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment for stroke?
  • Observer Staff
Feb 05, 26
So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect
So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect
  • Observer Staff
Jan 29, 26

Family Notices

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Logel, Douglas Anthony
  • Observer Staff
Feb 12, 26
Plein, Kathleen “Kathie”
  • Observer Staff
Feb 12, 26
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  • Observer Staff
Feb 12, 26
Reg Rellinger
  • Observer Staff
Feb 12, 26
Norris, Carroll Ruth
  • Observer Staff
Feb 12, 26

Food

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My citrus salad is the most delicious winter boost of vitamin C
My citrus salad is the most delicious winter boost of vitamin C
  • Observer Staff
Feb 12, 26
My version of ‘Cupid’s cloud’ is perfect for Valentines and Galentines
My version of ‘Cupid’s cloud’ is perfect for Valentines and Galentines
  • Observer Staff
Feb 05, 26
My entire family devours these chicken bites in minutes
My entire family devours these chicken bites in minutes
  • Observer Staff
Jan 29, 26
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