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Trans Canada Trail pushes for continued federal funding

Trans Canada Trail pushes for continued federal funding

  • Will Johnson
Jul 02, 2026
Bloomingdale brings back its strawberry social, to great community response
Bloomingdale brings back its strawberry social, to great community response
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 02, 2026
Rising popularity of e-bikes a cause for police concern
Rising popularity of e-bikes a cause for police concern
  • Will Johnson
Jul 02, 2026
Swallowtails are in the spotlight, taking home the title of pollinator of the year
Swallowtails are in the spotlight, taking home the title of pollinator of the year
  • Meg Deak
Jul 02, 2026
  • Quaint goat farm in Arthur shares their regenerative practices
    • Meg Deak
    Jul 02, 2026
  • Canza Marketplace makes a fragmented funding system for green initiatives easy to understand for farmers
    • Meg Deak
    Jul 02, 2026
  • Agriculture worker advocates worried about changes to pesticide safety data sheets
    • Meg Deak
    Jul 02, 2026
  • New program aims at million acres of land for regenerative agriculture in Canada
    • Meg Deak
    Jul 02, 2026
  • Wellesley’s annual backyard barbecue
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jun 25, 2026
  • Jonah Schmidt focuses on school’s close community in valedictory address
    • Andrea Eymann
    Jun 25, 2026
  • Seniors’ programs in the townships receive provincial funding
    • Will Johnson
    Jun 25, 2026
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Local Politics

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Road reconstruction in St. Clements the subject of public meeting
Wellesley Township Council
Road reconstruction in St. Clements the subject of public meeting
  • Will Johnson
Jul 02, 2026
Elmira sidewalk snow-clearing service at an end
Woolwich Township Council
Elmira sidewalk snow-clearing service at an end
  • Steve Kannon
Jun 25, 2026

Comment & Opinion

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The View From Here: July 2, 2026
  • Scott Arnold
Jul 02, 2026
Things could change in Venezuela
  • Gwynne Dyer
Jul 02, 2026
Bid to restore 24 Sussex deserves public support
  • The Editor
Jul 02, 2026
Lefcourtland: July 2, 2026
  • Jack Lefcourt
Jul 02, 2026
Questions remain about cancelling sidewalk snow-clearing
  • The Editor
Jul 02, 2026

Sports

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Alma league sees increase in number of kids playing softball
Alma league sees increase in number of kids playing softball
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 02, 2026
Elmira’s Gavin McLean having fun adjusting to pro baseball
Elmira’s Gavin McLean having fun adjusting to pro baseball
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 02, 2026
TriGator for Kids triathlon
TriGator for Kids triathlon
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026
Traditional archers open shoot
Traditional archers open shoot
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026

Business

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Ontario invests in young entrepreneurs amidst rise in unemployment
Business
Ontario invests in young entrepreneurs amidst rise in unemployment
  • Will Johnson
Jul 02, 2026
Funding for Futurpreneur program part of longstanding efforts to support the launch of more small businesses
Controversy over the creation of Dairy Goat Farmers of Ontario
Business
Controversy over the creation of Dairy Goat Farmers of Ontario
  • Meg Deak
Jul 02, 2026
Existing organization representing all facets of the sector says it’s unhappy with what it calls duplication

Arts

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Getting in on the Act at the Festival Theatre
Getting in on the Act at the Festival Theatre
  • Andrea Eymann
Jul 02, 2026
Woolwich singer-songwriter Carla Muller releases pair of locally inspired albums
Woolwich singer-songwriter Carla Muller releases pair of locally inspired albums
  • Will Johnson
Jun 25, 2026
Wellesley PS students beautify school with mural project
Wellesley PS students beautify school with mural project
  • Will Johnson
Jun 25, 2026

Living Here

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DJ Hanna welcomes all to the Butterfly Trail
DJ Hanna welcomes all to the Butterfly Trail
  • Meg Deak
Jul 02, 2026
Her bid to stay active ends up garnering kudos
Her bid to stay active ends up garnering kudos
  • Will Johnson
Jul 02, 2026
She’s Guided by some community goals
She’s Guided by some community goals
  • Andrea Eymann
  • Andrea Eymann
Jun 25, 2026

Maryhill News

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  • Bloomingdale Women's Institute
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 24, 2026
  • Maryhill Historical Society
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 18, 2026
  • Catholic Women's League
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 15, 2026
  • St. Boniface Day
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 12, 2026
  • Maryhill Knights of Columbus Car Show
    • Diane Strickler
    Jun 09, 2026

Police Report

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Drivers continued risky behaviours during intersection campaign
Drivers continued risky behaviours during intersection campaign
  • Observer Staff
Jul 02, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police Continue to Investigate Person-on-Person Robbery in Cambridge
Waterloo Regional Police Continue to Investigate Person-on-Person Robbery in Cambridge
  • Observer Staff
Jun 29, 2026
Sixth person dies following Mapleton crash
Sixth person dies following Mapleton crash
  • Observer Staff
Jun 25, 2026

Wellness

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How parents can protect their mental well-being during summer break
How parents can protect their mental well-being during summer break
  • Observer Staff
Jul 02, 2026
Ovarian cancer: Get the facts
Ovarian cancer: Get the facts
  • Observer Staff
Jul 02, 2026
Can music help someone with Alzheimer’s disease?
Can music help someone with Alzheimer’s disease?
  • Observer Staff
Jun 25, 2026

Family Notices

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Marche, John
  • Observer Staff
Jul 01, 2026
Payne, Stephen
  • Observer Staff
Jun 30, 2026
Martin, Vietta
  • Observer Staff
Jun 30, 2026
Richmond, Helen Louise (Stickney)
  • Observer Staff
Jun 30, 2026
Martin, Beatrice
  • Observer Staff
Jun 30, 2026

Food

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Meet the 3-ingredient ‘whipped lemonade’ I’ll be making all summer
Meet the 3-ingredient ‘whipped lemonade’ I’ll be making all summer
  • Observer Staff
Jul 02, 2026
Corn on the cob is the best thing to cook in the air fryer this summer
Corn on the cob is the best thing to cook in the air fryer this summer
  • Observer Staff
Jun 25, 2026
How to make yogurt in an Instant Pot
How to make yogurt in an Instant Pot
  • Observer Staff
Jun 18, 2026
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