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Elmira takes part  in province-wide protest of Ford government

Elmira takes part in province-wide protest of Ford government

  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 02, 2026
Bloomingdale residents fear library proposal would kill community centre
Bloomingdale residents fear library proposal would kill community centre
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 02, 2026
The hunt is on for Easter eggs this weekend
The hunt is on for Easter eggs this weekend
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 02, 2026
4-H conducting feasibility study in Waterloo-Wellington area to engage urban youth
4-H conducting feasibility study in Waterloo-Wellington area to engage urban youth
  • Meg Deak
Apr 02, 2026
  • Sunshine list continues to grow, led by municipal salaries
    • Steve Kannon
    Apr 02, 2026
  • Breslau Catholic school expansion to get underway this spring
    • Steve Kannon
    Apr 02, 2026
  • Panellist Christoph Wand likes what he’s seen of Spark V5 Symposium
    • Meg Deak
    Apr 02, 2026
  • Local officials weigh in on the proposed changes to Ontario’s conservation authorities
    • Meg Deak
    Apr 02, 2026
  • Expansion approved for Floradale retirement residence
    • Steve Kannon
    Mar 26, 2026
  • Upcoming workshop to offer more insight into the region’s water issues
    • Meg Deak
    Mar 26, 2026
  • St. Jacobs businesses grapple with region’s new waste-collection
    • Andrea Eymann
    Mar 26, 2026
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Wilmot demands that Waterloo Region reveal well-monitoring data
Waterloo Regional Government
Wilmot demands that Waterloo Region reveal well-monitoring data
  • Meg Deak
Apr 02, 2026
Waterloo Region having been caught taking more water from Wilmot’s wells than was agreed to, the township wants answers.
Wellesley to share in new sustainability manager
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley to share in new sustainability manager
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 26, 2026
A new position shared with neighbouring Wilmot Township will help Wellesley reach its environmental goals, including the reduction of greenhouse

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Lefcourtland: April 2, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Apr 02, 2026
Iran holding the cards over Trump
  • Gwynne Dyer
Apr 02, 2026
The View From Here: April 2, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Apr 02, 2026
Subsidies no replacement for reining in municipal spending
  • The Editor
Apr 02, 2026
Taking note of special moments
  • The Editor
Apr 02, 2026

Sports

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Woolwich U11 hockey squad finishes playoffs in second
Woolwich U11 hockey squad finishes playoffs in second
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 02, 2026
Brady Martin honoured by Waterloo Region athletic award
Brady Martin honoured by Waterloo Region athletic award
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 02, 2026
Kings find themselves down 2-0 in series vs. St. Marys
Kings find themselves down 2-0 in series vs. St. Marys
  • Steve Kannon
Apr 02, 2026
Twin Centre fundraising to expand program making hockey equipment accessible
Twin Centre fundraising to expand program making hockey equipment accessible
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 26, 2026

Business

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Turning an invasive plant into a useful product
Business
Turning an invasive plant into a useful product
  • Meg Deak
Apr 02, 2026
Effort to convert phragmites into a commercial source of silica earns UofG grad student Emily Whitehead a win in Project Soy competition
A homegrown way to access weather reports by phone
Business
A homegrown way to access weather reports by phone
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 26, 2026
Elmira man quickly comes up with an alternative after learning Environment Canada planned to end analog services

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Even in grief, there’s some humour to be found
Even in grief, there’s some humour to be found
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 02, 2026
It’s not a school day, but they’ll be there
It’s not a school day, but they’ll be there
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 26, 2026
Every Roemers song is a collaborative effort
Every Roemers song is a collaborative effort
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026

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A venture built on doing what they love
A venture built on doing what they love
  • Andrea Eymann
Apr 02, 2026
Revelling in the bounty of tapped maple trees
Revelling in the bounty of tapped maple trees
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Mar 26, 2026
They’ll be striking a pose for the cause
They’ll be striking a pose for the cause
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Mar 19, 2026

Maryhill News

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    • Diane Strickler
    Apr 02, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Mar 26, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Mar 19, 2026
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    • Diane Strickler
    Mar 16, 2026
  • Maryhill Historical Society Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Mar 11, 2026

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OPP campaign takes aim at distracted drivers
OPP campaign takes aim at distracted drivers
  • Observer Staff
Apr 02, 2026
WRPS Continues to Investigate a Noxious Substance Investigation in Waterloo
WRPS Continues to Investigate a Noxious Substance Investigation in Waterloo
  • Observer Staff
Mar 30, 2026
Police investigating after pedestrian struck in Elmira collision
Police investigating after pedestrian struck in Elmira collision
  • Observer Staff
Mar 26, 2026

Wellness

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Finding relief when life feels overwhelming
Finding relief when life feels overwhelming
  • Observer Staff
Apr 02, 2026
Men’s health: Why am I leaking urine?
Men’s health: Why am I leaking urine?
  • Observer Staff
Apr 02, 2026
8 common myths about back pain
8 common myths about back pain
  • Observer Staff
Mar 26, 2026

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Apr 02, 2026
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Apr 02, 2026
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Apr 02, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026

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These one-bowl lemon muffins are so easy, I make a batch weekly
These one-bowl lemon muffins are so easy, I make a batch weekly
  • Observer Staff
Apr 02, 2026
How to make green eggs and ham from Dr. Seuss
How to make green eggs and ham from Dr. Seuss
  • Observer Staff
Apr 02, 2026
Dye Easter eggs using ingredients you already have at home
Dye Easter eggs using ingredients you already have at home
  • Observer Staff
Mar 26, 2026
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