Chris Thomson
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'Perfect summer' for hazardous giant hogweed in region
The recent string of humid weather in the area has lead to more frequent sprouting of the large dangerous plant, including along the Nith River in Haysville. → Read More
'Perfect summer' for hazardous giant hogweed in Waterloo Region
The recent string of humid weather in the area has lead to more frequent sprouting of the large dangerous plant, including along the Nith River in Haysville. → Read More
Candidate profile: Al Junker for Ward 1
Wilmot Township Ward 1 Coun. Al Junker is the third of the current councillors to register in this year’s municipal election. → Read More
Candidate profile: Steven Martin for Ward 4
Steven Martin is the third registered candidate to run for Wilmot Township councillor of Ward 4, which includes New Hamburg and the surrounding area. → Read More
Wilmot Terry Fox Run brings back Marathon of Shows
A series of live music performances inside downtown New Hamburg businesses will be returning for another day of fundraising this July. → Read More
Mike Harris Jr. on his swearing in and his future plans
Newly sworn-in Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris Jr. has had a busy past few weeks, but is especially excited to start working for his constituents and hopes people give him a chance to do so. → Read More
A new name in the ring for Wellesley Township mayor
Bernia Wheaton is hoping to bring over a decade of work with rural municipalities to the top position in Wellesley. → Read More
Degrassi, Drake, and New Dundee
New Dundee native Christina Schmidt reunites with former Degrassi co-star Drake on the set of his latest music video. → Read More
Wilmot Wild move into first with wins on weekend
The hometown lacrosse team is now on top of the Ontario Junior ‘C’ league after recent back-to-back wins. → Read More
Candidate profile: Mark Murray for Ward 4
Wilmot Township Ward 4 Coun. Mark Murray is the second of the current councillors to register in this year’s municipal election. → Read More
Mountainoak wins best new cheese at national awards
The local cheese company has picked up some new hardware to add to their collection. → Read More
'Wilmot Gives a Dam' petition pushes for better flood prevention
Downtown New Hamburg business owners and concerned residents are calling on local politicians and a regional organization to figure out a way to prevent future flooding of the Nith River. → Read More
Local candidates share thoughts on high speed rail
There’s a big issue on the minds of many local residents as the provincial election approaches. → Read More
World Crokinole Championship celebrates 20th anniversary
The globally recognized Tavistock tournament will be bigger and better than it ever has been in its two decades of operations. The World Crokinole Championship will take place at the Tavistock Arena... → Read More
Candidate profile: Sharon MacKenzie for Ward 3
Sharon MacKenzie is the first registered candidate to run for Wilmot Township councillor of Ward 3, which includes Baden and the surrounding area for this October's municipal election. → Read More
Newburg Inn aids in Waterloo Region shelter overflow
This local motel has helped with the issue of homelessness in the region. → Read More
Nith Valley wins construction award for Imperial building
Nith Valley Construction Ltd. is the recipient of a Grand Valley Construction Association Building Excellence award for its work on the Imperial building in New Hamburg. → Read More
Waterloo-Oxford boys slo-pitch dominates tournament, gears up for season
The bats were hot for the Waterloo-Oxford boys slo-pitch team at the annual early bird tournament. → Read More
Wellesley adapting Bee City status
The township is the latest community to take action in creating future initiatives to help pollinators. → Read More
Interfaith in search of more support for 30th silent auction
It’s been three decades since Interfaith Counselling Centre first started what is now their biggest fundraiser of the year, but a lot has changed since then. → Read More