It’s only two months into the inaugural season, but for organizers of the new Special Olympics curling program at the Listowel Curling Club (LCC), it’s already evident that this one is going to stick. And hopefully grow.
Cyclones split weekend matchups to open 2024 slate
Following the GOJHL’s holiday hiatus, the Listowel Cyclones got back to work last weekend with a win and a loss to open the 2024 half of their regular season.
D.A. Virtual Sports opens extensive new play space in Listowel’s west end
No one would argue that life can be hectic and stressful at times. Work and family commitments can often leave little time left over to just kick back and relax.
North Perth Toy Show and Sale draws large crowd
t was a packed house for the annual North Perth Farm Toy Show and Sale on Jan. 6, with vendors and buyers coming to the Listowel Agricultural Hall for the fundraiser in support of Make-A-Wish Canada. The charity has been the recipient of door and live auction proceeds from the event for the last 28
39th Bruce Williams Fun Days set for Jan. 11-14
The Steve Kerr Memorial Complex will play host to a showcase of emerging youth talent over the next few days, as Wallace Minor Hockey will bring the 39th edition of the Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree to Listowel.
Capitals drop two in return from PJHL holiday break
The Walkerton Capitals were a bit sluggish out of the gate in returning from the PJHL’s holiday hiatus last weekend, with the junior club dropping a pair of decisions in Pollock Division action.
The happiest drunks are arena drunks
Welcome to the first edition of 2024 for the Blitz. Based on my headline this week, as usual I’m getting into the same hard-hitting subjects as you’ve come to expect from past entries, which have included such controversial topics as wacky inflatable arm-flailing tube men, singing in the shower, and
Ironmen top Hawks to open 2024 slate
The Wingham Ironmen got off to the start to 2024 they were hoping for last Saturday night, holding the Mitchell Hawks to 19 shots in a 4-1 victory.
Listowel Curling Club honours longest active member Doug Rathwell
The Listowel Curling Club (LCC) honoured its longest-tenured member with a surprise gathering prior to the holiday season getting underway.
Cyclones close out 2023 at top of Midwest conference
Despite having their 17-game point streak snapped on Dec. 21, the Listowel Cyclones were able to rebound with an overtime win the following night to close out their 2023 regular season schedule at the top of the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference.
Ag Business and Crop Inc. – taking field health to new heights
It would be an impossible task to find anyone who could coherently argue against the value of farmers. They feed the world’s population in its entirety, and much of their success or failure in the agricultural sector is based upon the health of the soil in which they plant, and subsequently the crop
Listowel Christian School hosts annual Christmas concert
Listowel Christian School held its annual Christmas concert for family members on Dec. 21.
Season’s Greetings from Community Living
Community Living North Perth (CLNP) clients and staff were treated to a Christmas gala dinner, dance and plenty of holiday goodwill on Dec. 21 at the Listowel Legion.
Tis the season for the plague
Four years ago, I celebrated my daughter’s first Christmas by lying on the floor beside the toilet in my in-laws’ guest bathroom in London, trying to keep my retching quiet as to not dampen the holiday spirit swirling around the tree downstairs as annual gift-giving procedures commenced.
Hornets, Cyclones LL#2 clash in U11 hockey action
The Listowel U11 LL2 Cyclones followed up their recent Regional Silver Stick championship with a narrow 2-1 win over the Howick Hornets Gold at the Steve Kerr Recreational Complex on Dec. 12.
