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Elmira Santa Claus Parade

Elmira Santa Claus Parade

  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 11, 25
St. Clements toy drive set for Dec. 13 at fire hall
St. Clements toy drive set for Dec. 13 at fire hall
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 11, 25
St. Clements Tree of Light
St. Clements Tree of Light
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 11, 25
Region’s public high schools slip in latest rankings
Region’s public high schools slip in latest rankings
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 11, 25
  • Holidays a good time to be mindful of electrical safety, says agency
    • Thomas Kent
    Dec 11, 25
  • November was the snowiest since 1950
    • Thomas Kent
    Dec 11, 25
  • Local oversight diminishes as province speeds up housing builds
    • Thomas Kent
    Dec 11, 25
  • Cisterns a good option for region’s water shortage, says local environmentalist
    • Thomas Kent
    Dec 11, 25
  • Region moving ahead with bridge replacement on Northfield Drive
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Dec 04, 25
  • Delays as new contractor takes on clearing Elmira’s sidewalks
    • Julian Gavaghan
    Dec 04, 25
  • A busy time for Santa as he attends events across the townships
    • Andrea Eymann
    Nov 27, 25
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Local Politics

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Woolwich pushes back on region’s plan for Arthur Street in Elmira
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich pushes back on region’s plan for Arthur Street in Elmira
  • Cassandra Merlihan
Dec 11, 25
A pair of Woolwich councillors took their fight against bike lanes on Arthur Street to the region as they told
Wellesley councillors split on 5% tax increase in next budget
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley councillors split on 5% tax increase in next budget
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 11, 25
Some of Wellesley councillors said they want to trim the township’s planned tax increase of nearly five per cent

Comment & Opinion

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Lefcourtland: December 11, 2025
  • Jack Lefcourt
Dec 11, 25
Another example of region’s default to groupthink
  • The Editor
Dec 11, 25
Trump offers performative murder in Venezuela
  • Gwynne Dyer
Dec 11, 25
Arthur Street no place for bike lanes
  • The Editor
Dec 11, 25
The View From Here: December 11, 2025
  • Scott Arnold
Dec 11, 25

Sports

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Elmira club to play host to Ontario curling championships
Elmira club to play host to Ontario curling championships
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 11, 25
Woodland girls’ team repeat as provincial basketball champions
Woodland girls’ team repeat as provincial basketball champions
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 11, 25
Kings drop a close one in Waterloo, come back to shutout LaSalle at home
Kings drop a close one in Waterloo, come back to shutout LaSalle at home
  • Steve Kannon
Dec 11, 25
Applejacks see highs and lows in split of weekend games
Applejacks see highs and lows in split of weekend games
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 11, 25

Business

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Canadians increasingly struggle with debt
Business
Canadians increasingly struggle with debt
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 11, 25
With a prime spending time ahead, credit counsellor urges people to be mindful of spending, seek help if they need it
Hatching up something unique
Business
Hatching up something unique
  • Thomas Kent
Dec 04, 25
There’s a variety of chicken breeds available from Frey’s Hatchery, now in the hands of the third generation

Arts

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Muppets doing Dickens with live orchestra
Muppets doing Dickens with live orchestra
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 11, 25
’Tis the season for Plaid Tidings ready for the holiday season
’Tis the season for Plaid Tidings ready for the holiday season
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 04, 25
Elmira’s Jay Davis channels Michael Bublé for the holidays
Elmira’s Jay Davis channels Michael Bublé for the holidays
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 04, 25

Living Here

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Talk to the animals? Maybe, but there’s a message to be found
Talk to the animals? Maybe, but there’s a message to be found
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 11, 25
Mural to commemorate  Queen’s Bush history
Mural to commemorate Queen’s Bush history
  • Julian Gavaghan
  • Julian Gavaghan
Dec 04, 25
Local church choirs coming together for fundraising performance
Local church choirs coming together for fundraising performance
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Dec 04, 25

Maryhill News

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  • Catholic Women's League
    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 12, 25
  • Christmas Bazaar
    • Diane Strickler
    Dec 04, 25
  • Maryhill Historical Society Executive
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 27, 25
  • Annual General Meeting
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 21, 25
  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Nov 20, 25

Police Report

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Police warn to be cautious of phishing scams
Police warn to be cautious of phishing scams
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25
Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Collision in Cambridge
Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Collision in Cambridge
  • Observer Staff
Dec 08, 25
Police advise to stay vigilant about phone scams
Police advise to stay vigilant about phone scams
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25

Wellness

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Can humans get bird flu?
Can humans get bird flu?
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25
Living kidney donation may be option for those with Type 2 diabetes
Living kidney donation may be option for those with Type 2 diabetes
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25
Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis
Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis
  • Observer Staff
Nov 27, 25

Family Notices

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Michenfelder, Teresa (nee Kelly)
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25
Beisel, Christopher
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25
Goodwin, Jack
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25
John H Gerth
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25
Weber, Lydia
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25

Food

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Royal icing is the secret to the easiest cookie decorating
Royal icing is the secret to the easiest cookie decorating
  • Observer Staff
Dec 11, 25
Looking for a protein-packed lunch? Try this 3-ingredient tomato soup recipe
Looking for a protein-packed lunch? Try this 3-ingredient tomato soup recipe
  • Observer Staff
Dec 04, 25
All my friends text me for this banana pudding recipe
All my friends text me for this banana pudding recipe
  • Observer Staff
Nov 27, 25
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