The Observer
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📰 Independent community newspaper serving residents of Woolwich and Wellesley Townships in Waterloo Region. Founded in 1996.
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Woodworking Craftsman
Woodland Horizon is hiring a Woodworking Craftsman (Drayton, Ontario, Canada)
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Woodland Horizon is hiring a Woodworking Craftsman (Drayton, Ontario, Canada)
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December 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Woodworking Craftsman
Woodland Horizon is hiring a Woodworking Craftsman (Drayton, Ontario, Canada)
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Woodland Horizon is hiring a Woodworking Craftsman (Drayton, Ontario, Canada)
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Cabinet Delivery team
Woodland Horizon is hiring a Cabinet Delivery team (Drayton, Ontario, Canada)
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Woodland Horizon is hiring a Cabinet Delivery team (Drayton, Ontario, Canada)
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December 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Cabinet Delivery team
Woodland Horizon is hiring a Cabinet Delivery team (Drayton, Ontario, Canada)
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Woodland Horizon is hiring a Cabinet Delivery team (Drayton, Ontario, Canada)
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Delivery Driver
Woolwich Observer is hiring a Delivery Driver (Elmira, Ontario, Canada)
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Woolwich Observer is hiring a Delivery Driver (Elmira, Ontario, Canada)
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December 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Delivery Driver
Woolwich Observer is hiring a Delivery Driver (Elmira, Ontario, Canada)
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Woolwich Observer is hiring a Delivery Driver (Elmira, Ontario, Canada)
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National Account Sales Executive
OCNA - AdReach is hiring a National Account Sales Executive ()
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OCNA - AdReach is hiring a National Account Sales Executive ()
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December 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
National Account Sales Executive
OCNA - AdReach is hiring a National Account Sales Executive ()
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OCNA - AdReach is hiring a National Account Sales Executive ()
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Looking for a protein-packed lunch? Try this 3-ingredient tomato soup recipe
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December 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Looking for a protein-packed lunch? Try this 3-ingredient tomato soup recipe
Words are powerful.
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Words are powerful.
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Delays as new contractor takes on clearing Elmira’s sidewalks
Equipment faults, unfamiliarity with the streets and working-time restrictions were among the reasons for delayed snow clearance by Elmira’s new sidewalk-plowing contractor, Woolwich Township revealed. Some paths, includ
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Equipment faults, unfamiliarity with the streets and working-time restrictions were among the reasons for delayed snow clearance by Elmira’s new sidewalk-plowing contractor, Woolwich Township revealed. Some paths, includ
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December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Delays as new contractor takes on clearing Elmira’s sidewalks
Equipment faults, unfamiliarity with the streets and working-time restrictions were among the reasons for delayed snow clearance by Elmira’s new sidewalk-plowing contractor, Woolwich Township revealed. Some paths, includ
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Equipment faults, unfamiliarity with the streets and working-time restrictions were among the reasons for delayed snow clearance by Elmira’s new sidewalk-plowing contractor, Woolwich Township revealed. Some paths, includ
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Region moving ahead with bridge replacement on Northfield Drive
The long-awaited Scheifele Bridge replacement on Northfield Drive took a step closer after the Region of Waterloo announced it would remove trees this winter ahead of spring construction. Both lanes of the Conestogo Ri
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The long-awaited Scheifele Bridge replacement on Northfield Drive took a step closer after the Region of Waterloo announced it would remove trees this winter ahead of spring construction. Both lanes of the Conestogo Ri
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December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Region moving ahead with bridge replacement on Northfield Drive
The long-awaited Scheifele Bridge replacement on Northfield Drive took a step closer after the Region of Waterloo announced it would remove trees this winter ahead of spring construction. Both lanes of the Conestogo Ri
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The long-awaited Scheifele Bridge replacement on Northfield Drive took a step closer after the Region of Waterloo announced it would remove trees this winter ahead of spring construction. Both lanes of the Conestogo Ri
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Renovation Helper
Bathcrest is hiring a Renovation Helper (Conestogo, Ontario, Canada)
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Bathcrest is hiring a Renovation Helper (Conestogo, Ontario, Canada)
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November 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Renovation Helper
Bathcrest is hiring a Renovation Helper (Conestogo, Ontario, Canada)
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Bathcrest is hiring a Renovation Helper (Conestogo, Ontario, Canada)
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Local parades among Santa’s many stops this holiday season
With December on the horizon, Santa Claus is gearing up for a multitude of appearances, including local parades. St. Nick will be at the Elmira Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade, Christmas Tyme in Wellesley a
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With December on the horizon, Santa Claus is gearing up for a multitude of appearances, including local parades. St. Nick will be at the Elmira Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade, Christmas Tyme in Wellesley a
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November 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Local parades among Santa’s many stops this holiday season
With December on the horizon, Santa Claus is gearing up for a multitude of appearances, including local parades. St. Nick will be at the Elmira Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade, Christmas Tyme in Wellesley a
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With December on the horizon, Santa Claus is gearing up for a multitude of appearances, including local parades. St. Nick will be at the Elmira Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade, Christmas Tyme in Wellesley a
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Province moving away from green initiatives at its peril, say critics
Ontario is moving to repeal the last remaining legal requirements that obligate the province to set greenhouse gas reduction targets, publish a climate plan, and report publicly on progress.
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Ontario is moving to repeal the last remaining legal requirements that obligate the province to set greenhouse gas reduction targets, publish a climate plan, and report publicly on progress.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Province moving away from green initiatives at its peril, say critics
Ontario is moving to repeal the last remaining legal requirements that obligate the province to set greenhouse gas reduction targets, publish a climate plan, and report publicly on progress.
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Ontario is moving to repeal the last remaining legal requirements that obligate the province to set greenhouse gas reduction targets, publish a climate plan, and report publicly on progress.
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All my friends text me for this banana pudding recipe
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Words are powerful.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
All my friends text me for this banana pudding recipe
Words are powerful.
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Words are powerful.
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Townships not immune to jump in demand at food banks
Most people will know someone in their community who relies on food banks, even if they think they don’t, said one local organizer, as usage continues to soar and Christmas campaigns begin. Greg Delutis, a v
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Most people will know someone in their community who relies on food banks, even if they think they don’t, said one local organizer, as usage continues to soar and Christmas campaigns begin. Greg Delutis, a v
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November 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Townships not immune to jump in demand at food banks
Most people will know someone in their community who relies on food banks, even if they think they don’t, said one local organizer, as usage continues to soar and Christmas campaigns begin. Greg Delutis, a v
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Most people will know someone in their community who relies on food banks, even if they think they don’t, said one local organizer, as usage continues to soar and Christmas campaigns begin. Greg Delutis, a v
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A busy time for Santa as he attends events across the townships
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout: Santa Claus is coming to town this holiday season with some local stops. The big guy in red, who is also known by around 124 names wo
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You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout: Santa Claus is coming to town this holiday season with some local stops. The big guy in red, who is also known by around 124 names wo
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November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A busy time for Santa as he attends events across the townships
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout: Santa Claus is coming to town this holiday season with some local stops. The big guy in red, who is also known by around 124 names wo
www.observerxtra.com/a-busy-time-...
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout: Santa Claus is coming to town this holiday season with some local stops. The big guy in red, who is also known by around 124 names wo
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Using data to help shape organic farming
The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) is developing a new digital tool that could transform the way farmers, policymakers, researchers, and consumers perceive organic agriculture in Canada. Called AskAgriWise, the platfo
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The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) is developing a new digital tool that could transform the way farmers, policymakers, researchers, and consumers perceive organic agriculture in Canada. Called AskAgriWise, the platfo
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November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Using data to help shape organic farming
The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) is developing a new digital tool that could transform the way farmers, policymakers, researchers, and consumers perceive organic agriculture in Canada. Called AskAgriWise, the platfo
www.observerxtra.com/using-data-t...
The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) is developing a new digital tool that could transform the way farmers, policymakers, researchers, and consumers perceive organic agriculture in Canada. Called AskAgriWise, the platfo
www.observerxtra.com/using-data-t...
Elmira nursing student receives $3,000 scholarship
Elmira’s Maddie Maguire was awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO). “I feel very grateful and honoured to get this fellowship,” said Maguire, who is studying nursi
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Elmira’s Maddie Maguire was awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO). “I feel very grateful and honoured to get this fellowship,” said Maguire, who is studying nursi
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November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Elmira nursing student receives $3,000 scholarship
Elmira’s Maddie Maguire was awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO). “I feel very grateful and honoured to get this fellowship,” said Maguire, who is studying nursi
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Elmira’s Maddie Maguire was awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO). “I feel very grateful and honoured to get this fellowship,” said Maguire, who is studying nursi
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School board finally releases report of trustee’s suspension
A Waterloo Region public school board trustee expressed relief and vindication after the authority was finally forced to release a report explaining why he was suspended three years ago. “I’m pleased
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A Waterloo Region public school board trustee expressed relief and vindication after the authority was finally forced to release a report explaining why he was suspended three years ago. “I’m pleased
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November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
School board finally releases report of trustee’s suspension
A Waterloo Region public school board trustee expressed relief and vindication after the authority was finally forced to release a report explaining why he was suspended three years ago. “I’m pleased
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A Waterloo Region public school board trustee expressed relief and vindication after the authority was finally forced to release a report explaining why he was suspended three years ago. “I’m pleased
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New research focuses on breathing issues associated with pug-nosed dogs
Short noses and flat faces help may make pugs and French bulldogs irresistible, but the health issues that accompany these features are anything but cute. A new clinical trial at the Unive
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Short noses and flat faces help may make pugs and French bulldogs irresistible, but the health issues that accompany these features are anything but cute. A new clinical trial at the Unive
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November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
New research focuses on breathing issues associated with pug-nosed dogs
Short noses and flat faces help may make pugs and French bulldogs irresistible, but the health issues that accompany these features are anything but cute. A new clinical trial at the Unive
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Short noses and flat faces help may make pugs and French bulldogs irresistible, but the health issues that accompany these features are anything but cute. A new clinical trial at the Unive
www.observerxtra.com/new-research...
OCO seeking input on future Farmer Coffee Chats
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Words are powerful.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
OCO seeking input on future Farmer Coffee Chats
Words are powerful.
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Words are powerful.
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Provincial changes seen as step to eliminating school board trustees
School board trustees fear the province’s plan to create new “student and family support offices” is the first step toward eliminating their roles entirely. Joe Meisner, who represents Woolwi
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School board trustees fear the province’s plan to create new “student and family support offices” is the first step toward eliminating their roles entirely. Joe Meisner, who represents Woolwi
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November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Provincial changes seen as step to eliminating school board trustees
School board trustees fear the province’s plan to create new “student and family support offices” is the first step toward eliminating their roles entirely. Joe Meisner, who represents Woolwi
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School board trustees fear the province’s plan to create new “student and family support offices” is the first step toward eliminating their roles entirely. Joe Meisner, who represents Woolwi
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New federal budget offers some pluses to ag. sector
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Words are powerful.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
New federal budget offers some pluses to ag. sector
Words are powerful.
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Words are powerful.
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Disability advocates call for province to reverse provisions of Bill 60
The Ontario government’s proposed Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (Bill 60) is not just a bill; it's a ticking time bomb that will accelerate evictions and push more people with disab
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The Ontario government’s proposed Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (Bill 60) is not just a bill; it's a ticking time bomb that will accelerate evictions and push more people with disab
www.observerxtra.com/disability-a...
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Disability advocates call for province to reverse provisions of Bill 60
The Ontario government’s proposed Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (Bill 60) is not just a bill; it's a ticking time bomb that will accelerate evictions and push more people with disab
www.observerxtra.com/disability-a...
The Ontario government’s proposed Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (Bill 60) is not just a bill; it's a ticking time bomb that will accelerate evictions and push more people with disab
www.observerxtra.com/disability-a...
I make brisket chilli every fall just for the leftovers
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Words are powerful.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I make brisket chilli every fall just for the leftovers
Words are powerful.
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Words are powerful.
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WCS gearing up for the Christmas Goodwill program
With soaring food prices continuing, the demand for this year’s iteration of Woolwich Community Services’ Christmas Goodwill program has increased. The program provides families in need in Woolwich and northern
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With soaring food prices continuing, the demand for this year’s iteration of Woolwich Community Services’ Christmas Goodwill program has increased. The program provides families in need in Woolwich and northern
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November 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
WCS gearing up for the Christmas Goodwill program
With soaring food prices continuing, the demand for this year’s iteration of Woolwich Community Services’ Christmas Goodwill program has increased. The program provides families in need in Woolwich and northern
www.observerxtra.com/wcs-gearing-...
With soaring food prices continuing, the demand for this year’s iteration of Woolwich Community Services’ Christmas Goodwill program has increased. The program provides families in need in Woolwich and northern
www.observerxtra.com/wcs-gearing-...
Full slate on tap as OFA holds its AGM next week
Farmers from across the province will come together next week for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event is a two-day gathering focused on policy, industry updates,
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Farmers from across the province will come together next week for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event is a two-day gathering focused on policy, industry updates,
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November 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Full slate on tap as OFA holds its AGM next week
Farmers from across the province will come together next week for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event is a two-day gathering focused on policy, industry updates,
www.observerxtra.com/full-slate-o...
Farmers from across the province will come together next week for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event is a two-day gathering focused on policy, industry updates,
www.observerxtra.com/full-slate-o...
Apologies aren’t enough, say Breslau residents facing huge bills
Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz has apologized after 25 Breslau property owners were hit with surprise bills of almost $14,000 each for water and sewer work carried out a decade ago. She also ordered
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Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz has apologized after 25 Breslau property owners were hit with surprise bills of almost $14,000 each for water and sewer work carried out a decade ago. She also ordered
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November 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Apologies aren’t enough, say Breslau residents facing huge bills
Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz has apologized after 25 Breslau property owners were hit with surprise bills of almost $14,000 each for water and sewer work carried out a decade ago. She also ordered
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Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz has apologized after 25 Breslau property owners were hit with surprise bills of almost $14,000 each for water and sewer work carried out a decade ago. She also ordered
www.observerxtra.com/apologies-ar...