Mike Hodges
Anchor - News
Mike Hodges wakes up with you every morning to deliver the stories that matter to you and the community.
He always enjoys chatting with Mike Devine as he’s regularly featured on the CJOY Morning Show and on our sister station Magic 106.1 FM from 5:30 to 9:00 am.
He’s happily married to his wife Eva and off the airwaves Mike enjoys exercising, catching up on the Leaf game (when they’re not losing) and traveling.
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Reusable packaging company expands in Guelph, across CanadaFriendlier is a reusable packaging company and has expanded across Canada. Its newest location is on Clair Road West in Guelph where it held a grand opening earlier in July.CanadaJul 24
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The Grove’s annual impact report shows 30% increase in use of servicesIn addition to seeing an increase in services and supports, the Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario also saw visits rise 10 per cent year over year.CanadaJul 12
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Watershed conditions statement still in effect in Grand River watershed amid post-tropical stormThe Grand River Conservation Authority issued a flood warning on Tuesday and said some areas could see 100 millimetres or more. The outlook will be in effect until Friday.WeatherJul 11
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How WWE star Cody Rhodes saved the day for one Ontario wrestling fanThe WWE fan from Guelph, Ont. was in need of accessible seating for the Money in the Bank show at Scotiabank Arena, and world champion Cody Rhodes came to his rescue.SportsJul 9
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2 Guelph food charities merge to help feed more children and familiesKeep Kids Fed will run through two streams: a student nutrition program and providing children with food packages to take home from school on weekends and holidays.HealthJul 9
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Cargill Dunlop workers ratify collective agreementUnionized members at the facility in Guelph ratified a collective agreement on the weekend and workers will return to work on Monday. The agreement ends the 41-day strike.EconomyJul 8
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Cargill workers set to vote on tentative agreement SaturdayAlthough a tentative deal has been reached between Cargill and the union representing the employees at the Guelph facility, workers will stay on the picket lines this weekend.CanadaJul 4
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Guelph Storm look to the future ahead of CHL import draftThe CHL import draft is on Wednesday and the Guelph Storm will only have one selection in this year's draft. It begins at 11 a.m.SportsJul 3
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Farmers warn of ripple effect of strike at Ontario’s largest beef processing plantJoe Hill produces cattle north of Fergus and like other local beef farmers, he's feeling the effect of the strike. He said the Guelph plant has to get up and running again.CanadaJun 28
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Tour de Guelph fundraiser brings in $190K for local hospital and charitiesThe 11th annual event brought in $190,000 as nearly 800 riders cycled around Guelph and the surrounding area on Sunday. Donations are being accepted until July 3.CanadaJun 27
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Guelph Ribfest expected to draw 40,000 people to Riverside ParkGuelph Ribfest almost didn't happen in 2023 because there weren't enough volunteers. This year, organizers expect 40,000 visitors to attend the event Aug. 23-25.CanadaJun 26
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Indigenous outreach group introduces software to offer mental health supportA new software program developed by Anishnabeg Outreach, who have offices in Kitchener and Guelph, is aimed at people who are in need of help for mental health concerns.CanadaJun 25
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Split The Pot tops $1M, biggest prize payout for Ontario hospital lotteryOne winner will be awarded 60 per cent of the $1.1 million payout while the rest of the funds will be divided among the remaining 12 grand prize winners.CanadaJun 25
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3rd man faces murder charge in connection to death of Kitchener man whose body found in OshawaA man from Wellington North is the third person charged in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation. The man is facing several charges including first degree murder.CrimeJun 21
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Guelph twins help others learn about mental health and wellnessThrough their blog Twin Life, sisters Ashley and Breanna Bolliger of Guelph, Ont., have shared how they use hobbies and activities as a way to maintain their mental health.CanadaJun 18
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Sidelined during pandemic, mature student enrols at Guelph, graduates at top of classKelly Hughes applied to the University of Guelph during the pandemic after working in the culinary industry for several years. She graduated at the top of her class.EducationJun 17
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More than $2K in lipstick among items stolen from south-end business in GuelphLast Sunday, Guelph police said two men went into a south-end business and one of them filled his pockets with merchandise while the other kept a lookout.CrimeJun 14
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Guelph woman among 3 charged in fraud investigationA woman from Guelph, along with a Waterloo man and another man of no fixed address, were arrested on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation involving fraudulent vehicles.CrimeJun 14
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Taste of Guelph to raise money to help hospital staff and patientsThe initiative is looking to raise money to buy a new fleet of medication carts to help patients facing significant health challenges. Taste of Guelph generated $250,000 in 2023.CanadaJun 13
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$10K in damage after water left running in apartment unit: Guelph policeGuelph police say water was left running in an apartment, causing more than $10,000 in damage. A man was charged with mischief over $5,000.CrimeJun 12
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Guelph senior defrauded $12K following billing disputeGuelph police say the victim granted a man access to her computer after being told she was to be reimbursed money. She later discovered $12,000 missing from her bank account.CrimeJun 11
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‘Not just dirt’: U of Guelph researchers seek ways to protect soil on Canadian farmsA group of researchers at the University of Guelph are finding ways to protect soil and the future of food production. Soils at Guelph has been operating since 2019.CanadaJun 11
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1 arrested, 1 still sought after stabbing outside of east-end home in GuelphPolice continue to investigate a stabbing that left a Guelph man seriously injured. One person remains outstanding after a 25-year-old man turned himself in on Friday.CrimeJun 10
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Tails are wagging after Guelph Humane Society walkathon raises over $62KThe second annual Happy Trails Walk-a-Thon on June surpassed a fundraising goal of $35,000 and brought in more than $62,000 for Guelph Humane Society.CanadaJun 10
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Class trip prompts emergency response after student climbs into sewer: Guelph policeShortly before 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, emergency crews in Guelph were in the area of Yorkshire and Elora Street after a student on a field trip reportedly climbed into a sewer.CrimeJun 7