Read the full story 4 minute read 25th Anniversary Much has changed since The Observer was launched 25 years ago At the start of last year, no one was predicting a pandemic to sweep through, let alone that… byObserver StaffApril 29, 202139 views
Read the full story 3 minute read 25th Anniversary Community journalism has been the priority right from the start The Observer was launched with community journalism at the forefront, though the founders certainly have a deeper view… byObserver StaffApril 29, 202165 views
Read the full story 2 minute read 25th Anniversary Covering local councils a key part of community journalism One of the principal jobs of community newspapers is coverage of local politics, especially the work of municipal… byObserver StaffApril 29, 202111 views
Read the full story 2 minute read 25th Anniversary Serial novel published in Observer returns as podcast One of the earliest features found on the pages of The Observer was a serial called ‘The Sun… byObserver StaffApril 29, 202130 views 1 share 1 0 0 0
Read the full story 3 minute read 25th Anniversary A brief history of the local community press Community journalism is a long-established tradition in the area, with a number of publications setting up shop in… byObserver StaffApril 29, 202116 views
Read the full story 2 minute read News Police issue tickets as people continue to gather at Trinity Bible Chapel The crowds may be smaller, but Trinity Bible Chapel in Heidelberg has continued to disregard the provincial stay-at-home… byDamon MacLeanApril 29, 20211.7K views
Read the full story 4 minute read 25th Anniversary News Dam book mark’s paper’s milestone With The Observer marking its 25th anniversary, it seemed like a good time to put into action longstanding… byDamon MacLeanApril 29, 2021165 views 1 share 1 0 0 0
Read the full story 2 minute read News EMSF committee happy with virtual outing, expect to raise at least $25K The first virtual version of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival was so well received, organizers are looking at… bySteve KannonApril 29, 202145 views
Read the full story 3 minute read Waterloo Regional Government Second round of funding for tourism businesses available Among the hardest hit by the pandemic, business in the tourism sector have special funding available to them… byDamon MacLeanApril 29, 202165 views
Read the full story 2 minute read News New WCS program provides subsidies for youth activities in arts and culture Financial constraints shouldn’t be a barrier to artistic expression, which is an important aspect of youth development. With… byDamon MacLeanApril 28, 202142 views