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The Observer is the independent community newspaper serving Woolwich, Wellesley and Waterloo in the Region of Waterloo. Located in Elmira, Ontario Canada. Local community news, opinion, sports, business, arts and entertainment, and local human-interest stories reported by a team of professional journalists.

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Jan 5, 2023 · JANUARY Wellesley Twp. homeowners will see 5.2% tax increase this year Wellesley residents are looking at a 5.2 per cent increase on the township portion of their property tax bills as council approved the budget for 2022. That will add $54.97 to the average charge, based on a home with an assessed value of $383,000.