Region looks to reach higher-risk groups as vaccine rollout
More than 200,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered in Waterloo Region, with 41 per…
WCR lands locomotive donated by CN
The Waterloo Central Railway has grown its fleet with the addition of a new locomotive, donated by CN…
Number of COVID-19 cases continue to fluctuate in the region
Down from levels in mid-April – highs not seen since the post-holiday peak – COVID-19 numbers continue to…
The show must go on –theatre group heads back outdoors
Having moved out of doors last year to continue performing its plays, Stratford-based Here For Now Theatre is…
Local effort marks 100th anniversary of the poppy
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the poppy as the flower of remembrance. In recognition of that…
Guelph poet reflects on the pandemic in new collection of haiku
Can the COVID-19 experience be summed up in 17 syllables? Guelph-based poet Michael Schepers certainly thinks so, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…