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Western Ontario baseball players heading to Cuba for cultural exchange

Liz Small February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Thirty-two coaches and players from various teams in the Western Ontario Baseball Association (WOBA) are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they will be travelling to Cuba on March 6 for a week-long baseball and cultural exchange.

Wingham Ironmen versus Kincardine Bulldogs - Feb 22 2025

PJHL playoffs start with Capitals, Ironmen trailing in series

Denny Scott February 27, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Provincial Junior Hockey League North Pollock Division season officially came to an end earlier this month with playoffs for the Schmalz Cup starting on Feb. 19.

Listowel Celtics U15 – first local girls organized basketball team hosted tournament for the first time this past weekend

Heather MacEwen February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL – Girls U15 Basketball over the weekend saw Listowel Celtics hosting their first…

U15 boys basketball team travelled to Kincardine

Heather MacEwen February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The weather was in cooperation this past weekend for the U15 boys team to travel to Kincardine. The…

Hanover Barons win 4-1 over Capitals

Submitted February 20, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Family Day matchup between the Walkerton Capitals and Hanover Barons ended in a 4-1 defeat for the Caps.

Ironmen secure win on Valentine’s Day against Goderich Flyers

Rachel Hammermueller February 20, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen grabbed the win over Goderich Flyers on Valentine’s Day, with a final score of 5 - 3.

Cyclones win against Elmira, host annual food drive

Nicole Beswitherick February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones crushed the Elmira Sugar Kings at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex with a strong 5-2 victory on Feb. 7.

Boys basketball saw Madill take on LDSS on Feb. 5

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill senior boys basketball team travelled to Listowel on Feb. 5 for two games.

South Bruce delays pool openings, cancels public swim on Sundays

Rachel Hammermueller February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved delaying the opening of both Mildmay Carrick Swim Pool (MCSP) and Teeswater Culross Swim Pool (TCSP) by two weeks until June 16, 2025, as well as the closure of the pools on Sundays for public swims moving forward. 

U18 Midget Rep win Parry Sound Bobby Orr tourney

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

On the weekend of Dec. 13-15  the South Bruce Blades U18 (Midget) rep team traveled to Parry Sound to play in the annual Bobby Orr “Hall of Fame” Tier 3 tournament.  

Ironmen down Hawks 4-2

Denny Scott February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Earlier this month, the Wingham Ironmen started a difficult four-game road trip, falling 8-5  against the Flyers on Feb. 1, dropping a 7-3 decision to the league-leading Barons on Feb. 2 and, on Feb. 4, falling 3-1 to the third-place Fergus Whalers. 

Senior and junior girls volleyball sees F.E. Madill face Listowel on Feb. 6

Cory Bilyea February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

F. E. Madill senior and junior girls took on their counterparts from Listowel District Secondary…

Barons continue to lead division

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hanover Barons continue to lead the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey (PJHL) League with 33 wins, three losses, two over-time losses and one shoot-out loss totalling 69 points.

Capitals split home games, Ironmen claim win

Denny Scott February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals entered the weekend in seventh place in the North Pollock Division, holding 20 points off nine wins, two over-time losses and one shoot-out win. 

Listowel Celtics basketball teams kickoff season

Heather MacEwen February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Celtics travel basketball teams kicked off their 2024-2025 season with many teams playing regionally over the weekend.

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

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Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

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Wingham man wins $100,000 top-prize with OLG Instant ticket

Joyce George, a construction worker from Wingham won a $100,000 prize in Instant Snowflake Multiplier. The winning ticket was purchased at Wingham Minimart on Josephine Street.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Avian flu outbreak on North Perth farm

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - A total of 56,000 turkeys at a North Perth poultry farm will be "humanely depopulated" due to the detection of an outbreak of avian flu.

Wingham man wins $100,000 top-prize with OLG Instant ticket

By Submitted

Joyce George, a construction worker from Wingham won a $100,000 prize in Instant Snowflake Multiplier. The winning ticket was purchased at Wingham Minimart on Josephine Street.

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

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