Local News
Traffic resumes on West Montrose bridge
The West Montrose covered bridge is now open to all traffic, repair work having been completed. The structure...
Local News
WHC event Somebody Should Do Something
Woolwich Healthy Communities presented speaker Doug Griffiths, author ‘13 Ways to Kill Your Community,’ at a variety of...
Local News
Maryhill residents seek heritage designation around village in fight to block gravel pit application
Maryhill residents are calling for a gravel pit application to be put on hold while the area is studied for a possible...
Local News
Students kickstart WCS Christmas hamper program
With the weather perhaps prompting people to begin their Christmas shopping in earnest, many groups are encouraging us to think about...
Wellesley Township Council
Wellesley working on priorities ahead of budget process
A preliminary budget discussion was very much that Tuesday night as Wellesley councillors met Tuesday night, not even coming up with a tax-rate...
Local News
Elementary teachers prepare for first phase of work-to-rule
Grade school teachers are set to begin a work-to-rule campaign as early as next week as the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO)...
Woolwich Township Council
Woolwich will need millions to improve standards of its road network, says report
Woolwich should be setting aside millions of dollars to maintain its roads, according to a report released this week.
Local News
Anything but Merry sessions help those coping with grief during the holidays
The holiday season is generally a time for celebrating and spending time with family, but for some it might be the...
JUST POSTED
Teachers hit the picket lines
High school teachers and support staff at schools across the Waterloo Region District School...
Getting drivers to slow down a slow process in Woolwich Township
Traffic issues, particularly speeding, are a frequent source of public complaints received by Woolwich officials. Often more...
Young robotics competitors earn a spot in provincial championships
Several local FIRST Lego League teams walked away with more than just hardware after a strong showing...
Delve deep into Observer archives.
Looking for a previous edition of The Observer? Our online archives extend back to 2008.
A-carolling we go, as covered bridge hosts annual sing-along on Monday night
Recently repaired and opened to traffic, the West Montrose covered bridge will be pedestrian’s only for a...
Province rolls out new dental program for low-income seniors
As part of a plan to keep seniors healthy and end hallway healthcare, the Ontario government is...
Police out in force with RIDE programs through the holidays
With the holidays just weeks away, police have their festive RIDE program in full swing. Police services...
Proposed residential development raises questions for Wellesley neighbourhood
Residents of a Wellesley neighbourhood aren’t happy about a proposed medium-density development, bringing that message to township councillors...