Kitchener-Conestoga MP Tim Louis and Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz (top left) were among those attending the Woolwich Pride ...

Steven Garth Martin of Paraiso, Costa Rica, (previous of Elmira and Guelph, Ontario) passed away September 7th, 2023 in ...

Diane Strickler is a community contributor to the Observer with a focus on covering the Maryhill community. Strickler writes ...

Teresa was born in Kitchener, ON and spent her life in Kitchener-Waterloo. She spent much of her time volunteering with local ...

At age 6 days, passed away June 12, 2025 at Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto. Son of Reuben and Amanda Martin of Maxwell. Dear brother of 6, all at home. Arrangements entrusted to Fawcett Funeral Cremation ...

Gwynne Dyer, OC is a London, England-based independent Canadian journalist, syndicated columnist and military historian. A long time columnist for The Observer.

Excelling at Jr. championships Elmira’s Emeka Agada knew exactly how the Canadian men’s 4-X-100 team felt after its members were disqualified at the London Olympics last weekend. Three weeks prior ...

Firefighters from four Woolwich stations – Conestogo, Elmira, Floradale and St. Jacobs – responded just before 9 a.m. Friday morning to a fully involved blaze at a farm on Allemang Place, near Three ...

Words are powerful.Last updated on May 29, 25 Posted on May 29, 25 ...

Finding it tough to fill the roster of lifeguards, Woolwich is looking at hiring 15-year-olds for the job, in keeping with provincial changes. The Ontario government earlier this month updated its age ...

Although it appeared as if the former Jakobstettel Guesthouse in St. Jacobs would be ending its time as a temporary home for Ukrainian newcomers, that project will continue as the Waterloo Region ...

20 years on, Dan Snyder’s legacy continues It was on Oct. 5, 2003 that the Elmira man passed away at 25, but his memory lives on ...