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‘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). 

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 – Bev Fisher has been appointed as the new building inspector and plans inspector for the Township of Mapleton. 

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. 

QUEBEC – Environment and Climate Change Canada presented its seasonal outlook for summer June 10. 

In another week the school year ends.

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded a tender for $139,399 (before tax) to Cox Construction for an emergency culvert replacement on Conservation Road. 

GUELPH – A Guelph man faces charges after he was observed masturbating while watching a neighbour get changed.

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.

WELLINGTON COUNTY  – CUPW workers will vote on Canada Posts “final offers” after a ruling from Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu.

ELMIRA – The third annual “For the Love of Butter Tarts Festival” will be donating a portion of its ticket sales to support Groves Memorial Community Hospital. 

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.