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LDSS completes girls’ varsity regular season with 3-2-1 record

Dan McNee January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

High school hockey is back at LDSS, and the varsity girls’ squad is making up for lost time.

Listowel U13 squad captures International Silver Stick title

Submitted January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

This past weekend, the Listowel Cyclones U13 LL1 team traveled to Pelham to compete in the International Silver Stick Tournament. 

Looking at the history of Perth County’s brewers and breweries

Ellen Thomas January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Beer is one of the oldest drinks produced by humans. The first written records date to 4000 BC. Over the centuries, it was modified and perfected.

Draft business plan received for proposed Galbraith Conservation Area resurrection

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At the Jan. 9 North Perth municipal council meeting, a project that has been discussed before was brought back to council members – the Galbraith Conservation Area (GCA).

North Perth ATV Club makes request to municipal council

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Mark Hackett, manager of environmental services of North Perth, informed council at its Jan. 16 meeting of a request sent by the North Perth and District ATV Club regarding their annual roadside cleanup.

Christmas blizzard worst since 1999 in North Perth

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The blizzard that occurred over the holiday season, beginning on Dec. 23, was the worst on record since 1999.

‘ANGtravaganza’ set for this weekend

Dan McNee January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The planning and waiting is nearly over, and ANGtravaganza is finally upon us.

Listowel Tim Hortons raises nearly $20K during Smile Cookie campaign

Dan McNee January 18, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Proceeds of the September 2022 Listowel Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign were presented to the Ontario Student Nutrition Program – Southwest Region (OSNP-SW) on Jan. 12, a total of $19,893 raised between the Wallace Avenue North and Mitchell Road South locations. Owners Robert and Carolyn Rumph sai

Listowel residents raise concerns about water clarity

Dan McNee January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Kelly Munroe simply has to turn on any tap in her house to know that something is off with her water.

North Perth council utilizes budget meeting for visioning session

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At its first budget meeting of the year, North Perth council used the session as a visioning opportunity, to hear thoughts on issues the municipality is facing and where they would like to see the budget spent. The budget committee provided members of council with a chance to give senior staff sugge

‘It’s the end of the world as I know it… and I feel fine’

Pauline Kerr January 18, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

This was not your standard tale of woe about galloping inflation, messed up supply chains and grim predictions of the end of the world as we know it.

Palmerston resident facing multiple charges following incident in Wroxeter

Midwestern Newspapers January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP have charged a Palmerston resident with several criminal offences after a fail to stop on Church Street in Wroxeter on Jan. 10. 

Listowel Panthers hold invitational volleyball tournament

Submitted January 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Panthers girls’ volleyball organization held its 2022 invitational tournament on Dec. 3-4, with the club earning two third-place finishes and a fourth-place finish during the event. The Panthers raised $1,500 for local elementary school nutrition programs, with St. Mary’s Catholic, East

Redhawks take two from Cyclones in weekend set

Dan McNee January 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

A little post-holiday rust may have been a contributing factor for the end result on Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, but it also likely didn’t help matters that the Listowel Cyclones were hosting one of the GOJHL’s hottest clubs of late.

Milverton 4 Wheel Drives hosting pair of alumni games, Jan. 21

Dan McNee January 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Milverton 4 Wheel Drives’ storied 57-year history will take centre stage on Saturday, Jan. 21, when the organization hosts a pair of alumni games prior to the current squad’s WOAA Senior AA Hockey League regular season matchup with the Tavistock Royals.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

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Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

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County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

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Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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