GUELPH – A Guelph man was arrested after a woman police are calling “a good Samaritan” was assaulted in downtown Guelph on June 11.
News
County farmers’ market boxes and trail return this summer
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has announced the Farmers’ Market Box Series is back and has partnered with seven farmers’ markets in the county and Guelph.
Reflections
‘The power of the tongue’ “Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth” (Proverbs 26:20).
OPINION: Farmers encouraged to help shape future of Ontario agriculture
ONTARIO – The strength and success of an organization is driven and defined by its leadership. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), which represents about 88 per cent of Ontario’s farmers through its membership, has always been proud of being farmer-led and farmer-driven.
Mapleton appoints building inspector
MAPLETON – Bev Fisher has been appointed as the new building inspector and plans inspector for the Township of Mapleton.
County partners with local groups on roundabout planting
ARTHUR – Arthur Second Look donated $500 towards plants that were planted in the three flower beds at the Wellington County roundabout in Arthur on June 10.
Environment and Climate Change Canada presents summer seasonal outlook
QUEBEC – Environment and Climate Change Canada presented its seasonal outlook for summer June 10.
Amberlea Daigneau wins Baillie Award
GUELPH – Amber Daigneau, a teacher at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School in Guelph, has been awarded the Baillie Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching.
Heading into summer
In another week the school year ends.
NDSS students attend Jill of All Trades event
PALMERSTON – On May 28, Norwell District Secondary School students attended a “Jill Of All Trades” event at Conestoga College.
Guelph man charged with voyeurism, indecent act
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces charges after he was observed masturbating while watching a neighbour get changed.
Council awards $139,000 tender for emergency culvert replacement
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded a tender for $139,399 (before tax) to Cox Construction for an emergency culvert replacement on Conservation Road.
CUPW workers to vote on Canada Post’s latest offers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – CUPW workers will vote on Canada Posts “final offers” after a ruling from Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu.
Guelph/Wellington needs 14,000 affordable housing units: report
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There’s a shortfall of more than 14,000 affordable housing units across Guelph and Wellington County, based on the most current information available, explains a report from the county’s director of housing services.
Township to buy ice resurfacer for $183,000
MAPLETON – Township council has approved the purchase of a $183,000 ice resurfacer a little earlier than originally planned to ensure it arrives in time for the 2026-27 ice rental season.