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Listowel U11 Tier 1 team undefeated through seven games in playoffs

Denny Scott March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel U11 Tier 1 team has been on an undefeated tear through the post-season, chalking up seven straight wins.

Upper Maitland Mustangs proceed in playoffs

Denny Scott March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The Upper Maitland Mustangs have three squads in the post-season, with the U18 squad being the most successful so far.

Solemn celebration for MAP59 grand opening held on anniversary of arena collapse

Kelsey Bent March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - On Saturday, February 28, 1959, at approximately 9:27 a.m., while a peewee hockey practice was underway, the roof and walls of the rink section of the Listowel Arena collapsed.

ONE CARE launches campaign to fund new accessible vehicles

Submitted March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - ONE CARE Home and Community Support Services has announced the launch of its Driven to Care campaign, with a goal of raising $500,000 though efforts including a 50/50 draw to purchase three new much-needed accessible vehicles.

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Betty Jo Belton, Stratford-Perth Archives March 6, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD). Celebrated since 1911 in some European countries, this year’s theme is “Accelerate Action”, focusing on the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality.

Who is afraid of Mark Carney?

Denny Scott March 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I’ve got a bad habit of doing this, but I’m going to add a provision to this editorial before we even get into it and break the rules right away and tell you my political leanings. I’m pretty much dead in the centre most days. So I can usually find common grounds, politically, with most people most

One of these things is not like the other

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Ontario has a new government. Although it may look a lot like the old one, there are profound differences.

What was the point?

Patrick Raftis March 6, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

So what did that accomplish?

IN PHOTOS: 2025 Skate Wallace skating carnival

Cory Bilyea March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Skate Wallace held its annual skating carnival at the Steve Kerr Memorial Arena in Listowel on March 1, with this year’s theme, Skating through the Eras.

Howick adopts 2025 budget

Nicole Beswitherick March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here passed its 2025 municipal budget bylaw at its Feb. 25 meeting.

Annual outing to KW Titans basketball game is a win for all

Heather MacEwen March 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

KITCHENER – Members of the Listowel Celtics Basketball teams took a trip to the Kitchener…

Cyclones hold inaugural Paddyfest kickoff game

Nicole Beswitherick March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones went green on Feb. 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, celebrating Paddyfest early with their inaugural Paddyfest kick-off game against the St. Thomas Stars – sponsored by the Listowel Kinsmen.

Yuk Yuk’s dinner and a show returns to Listowel Ag Hall as part of Paddyfest kick off weekend

Submitted March 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Get ready for a night full of non-stop laughter after enjoying a buffet dinner at the…

Self admiring cardinal

Heather MacEwen March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Most snowy winter mornings you can find this busy female cardinal landing on her cushiony throne of…

The Lounge Cafe – not just a cafe, not just a lounge, a vibe

Heather MacEwen March 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Newly opened hot spot serves up the experience of premium coffee and espresso, topped with live entertainment and events - day and night

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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…

Columnists

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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