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Local tourism impact from Kissing Bridge closure

Local tourism impact from Kissing Bridge closure

  • Will Johnson
Sep 24, 2026
Wellesley Poppy project grows in scope
Wellesley Poppy project grows in scope
  • Will Johnson
Sep 24, 2026
Reep asks everyone to take the zero-waste challenge in October
Reep asks everyone to take the zero-waste challenge in October
  • Meg Deak
Sep 24, 2026
Students celebrate Indigenous culture with second mural
Students celebrate Indigenous culture with second mural
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 24, 2026
  • Barn mural project for Bill 21
    • Meg Deak
    Sep 24, 2026
  • Farmers facing uncertainty amid Canada-U.S. trade deals
    • Meg Deak
    Sep 24, 2026
  • Tree of the year contender
    • Meg Deak
    Sep 24, 2026
  • Former regional planner gives context to proposed Bridge St. industrial park
    • Meg Deak
    Sep 17, 2026
  • Mennonites provide support following Nepalese flooding
    • Will Johnson
    Sep 17, 2026
  • New 4-H Club focus is pumpkins
    • Andrea Eymann
    Sep 17, 2026
  • Retired teachers mark 25 years of weekly hikes
    • Will Johnson
    Sep 17, 2026
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Local Politics

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Townships look to reverse history of low voter turnout for elections
Woolwich Township Council
Townships look to reverse history of low voter turnout for elections
  • Will Johnson
Sep 24, 2026
Historically, less than a third of those eligible actually cast a ballot
Public process to determine future use of old arena site
Wellesley Township Council
Public process to determine future use of old arena site
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 24, 2026
Aside from keeping the site in public hands and focusing on recreation options, community feedback thus far shows no clear

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Lefcourtland: September 24, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Sep 24, 2026
Space war and other distractions
  • Gwynne Dyer
Sep 24, 2026
Voter turnout a key part of making council accountable
  • The Editor
Sep 24, 2026
Canada looks to Europe in the face of Trump’s chaos
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
Lefcourtland: September 17, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Sep 17, 2026

Sports

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The best type of hunting dog
  • Steve Galea
Sep 24, 2026
Brady Martin comes prepared for the NHL
Brady Martin comes prepared for the NHL
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 24, 2026
Jacks post a pair of wins to extend streak to three
Jacks post a pair of wins to extend streak to three
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 24, 2026
Kings split weekend, solidifying their roster
Kings split weekend, solidifying their roster
  • Steve Kannon
Sep 24, 2026

Business

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Region looks to change complaint process for cases of groundwater interference
Business
Region looks to change complaint process for cases of groundwater interference
  • Meg Deak
Sep 24, 2026
Region rewriting its policy for private well owners after concerns from Wilmot Township were brought to light
Going well beyond orange
Business
Going well beyond orange
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 24, 2026
At West Montrose’s Forest View Garden, the pumpkins come in a wide range of colours and textures

Arts

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Elora Singers deliver sacred and secular compositions
Elora Singers deliver sacred and secular compositions
  • Will Johnson
Sep 24, 2026
Young performers are happy to be part of the upcoming Drayton production
Young performers are happy to be part of the upcoming Drayton production
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 17, 2026
Jazzing things up in St. Jacobs
Jazzing things up in St. Jacobs
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 10, 2026

Living Here

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Here comes the Wellesley Idol hopefuls
Here comes the Wellesley Idol hopefuls
  • Will Johnson
Sep 24, 2026
Events for Truth and Reconciliation coming to the region
Events for Truth and Reconciliation coming to the region
  • Will Johnson
Sep 17, 2026
Bob Reid really knows his ABCs
Bob Reid really knows his ABCs
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Sep 17, 2026

Maryhill News

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    • Diane Strickler
    Sep 24, 2026
  • CWL Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Sep 21, 2026
  • Maryhill Historical Society
    • Diane Strickler
    Sep 14, 2026
  • Maryhill Historical Society
    • Diane Strickler
    Aug 18, 2026
  • Maryhill reflects on two centuries of history
    • Diane Strickler
    Jul 30, 2026

Police Report

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Police warn of projector scan for students
Police warn of projector scan for students
  • Observer Staff
Sep 24, 2026
Police issue warning about ongoing bank and credit card fraud
Police issue warning about ongoing bank and credit card fraud
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
Elmira man charged after investigation into drug trafficking
Elmira man charged after investigation into drug trafficking
  • Observer Staff
Sep 10, 2026

Wellness

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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  • Observer Staff
Sep 24, 2026
Are backpacks hurting your kids’ backs?
Are backpacks hurting your kids’ backs?
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
What you need to know about dense breasts
What you need to know about dense breasts
  • Observer Staff
Sep 10, 2026

Family Notices

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Elo F. Wideman
  • Observer Staff
Sep 24, 2026
Smith, Gary
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Sep 24, 2026
Brubacher, Annie
  • Observer Staff
Sep 24, 2026
Orsan, John George
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
Bechard, Gregory
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Sep 17, 2026

Food

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The Miami Vice cocktail feels like a vacation in a glass
The Miami Vice cocktail feels like a vacation in a glass
  • Observer Staff
Sep 24, 2026
Cozy chicken enchiladas wrapped in flavor
Cozy chicken enchiladas wrapped in flavor
  • Observer Staff
Sep 17, 2026
Chocolate chip scones are the flaky, buttery breakfast treat you’ll want to make on repeat
Chocolate chip scones are the flaky, buttery breakfast treat you’ll want to make on repeat
  • Observer Staff
Sep 10, 2026
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