Living Here
Music in the time of coronavirus
An Elmira teen and his bandmates made an early release this week of their music in the form of a four-song EP...
Creative Arts
Ever-evolving experiences help shape his songs
Live music and beer is a fine pairing – just ask Andy Du Rego. As Black Suit Devil, he’ll be performing next week...
Theatre
Getting to the truth of the matter
On route to a courtroom confrontation that exclaims “You can’t handle the truth!” there’s plenty of tension and drama in A Few Good...
Theatre
EDSS performers take Broadway under the sea
By Steve Kannon skannon@woolwichobserver.com The tropics, under the sea or otherwise, seem like a much better place...
Theatre
Family has a ghost of a chance at reconciliation
That “you can never go home again” may not be literally true, as witnessed not only by an estranged daughter’s return, but also an...
Creative Arts
A no-nonsense group? Nunsense, they say
Behind the habit, there are hopes and dreams proving that nuns are just like the rest of us. Some of them even love...
Music
They know a thing or two about classic rock
The band may be relatively new, but the players themselves have decades of experience with local groups, and a following thanks to time with...
Creative Arts
Choir to bring the sounds of Africa to Elmira
Updated Jan 21, 2020: Due to unforeseen circumstances the Watoto Children’s Choir travel has been delayed, so sadly we will have to...
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Schaner, Helen Gertrude
Helen Gertrude Schaner Peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Trinity...
Cressman, Lawrence Albert “Larry”
Passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 77....
Increase in number of COVID-19 slows in Waterloo Region
There are now 185 cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region, the Public Health department reported this morning...
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The don’ts and dos on coronavirus
Some of the views expressed here are controversial. So, do ask your doctor. Dr....
Number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the region
There are now 148 cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region, the Public Health department reported this morning...
Shantz, William Bruce “Bill”
William Bruce "Bill" Shantz Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at...
April Fools prank hits school board social media
Normally the first day of April is devoted to good humoured pranks on friends and family. But,...