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Kurz raises over $17,000 at final strongman fundraising event

Kelsey Bent May 22, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The finale to Chris Kurz’s 24-hour decathlon featured him pulling a cargo van across the arena floor at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 18.

Matiland River Elementary School held its year-end track meet

Cory Bilyea May 22, 2025Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Matiland River Elementary School held its year-end track meet on May 16 with events held at the school and also at the F. E. Madill high school track.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Cory Bilyea May 15, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

The Final Chapter: Chris Kurz reflects on the legacy of his various strongman events ahead of his finale

Kelsey Bent May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Picture this, a sea of people all dressed in white, twirling rally towels overhead, topped off with their hats on backwards. This might sound like the famous Winnipeg Jets “Whiteout” celebration, but this time, it is Chris Kurz’s ideal atmosphere for his ninth and final strongman event.

Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received a report at its April 29 meeting from the recreation department about the upcoming Triumph Triathlon in Gorrie.

Listowel Cyclones celebrate season by handing out annual awards

Heather MacEwen May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Former NHL player Nick Spaling offers wisdom, advise to young players

Listowel Minor Hockey Association hands out awards at year-end banquet for U8 to U21 teams

Submitted May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Sports

On April 17, the Listowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) named award winners to celebrate the season.

Lightning Jr Boys Hockey Team compete in Canlan Spring Highschool Classic April 9-10

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Lightning Jr Boys Hockey Team travelled to Vaughan on Apr 9-10 to compete in the Canlan Spring…

Wingham Ironmen Banquet Winners

Ironmen celebrate the 2024-25 season

Submitted May 1, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen had their year-end banquet on April 12. The team celebrated the 2024-25 year, and several player received awards.

Sarnia’s St. Patrick’s Catholic team wins 2025 Dinning Cup

Denny Scott May 1, 2025News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The 17th annual Dinning Cup was held at F.E. Madill Secondary School last week, and, despite a valiant effort, the host junior rugby team fell just short of keeping the trophy at home.

U11 Central Perth Predators win WOGHL championship

Submitted April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

STRATHROY - The U11 Central Perth Predators C team claimed the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League (WOGHL) top spot this month by downing the Lambton Attack 4-0.

Local skaters achieve gold status

Jen Schneider April 24, 2025News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Two dedicated athletes from the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) have reached significant milestones in their skating careers, exemplifying years of commitment and passion for the sport.

The U18 South Bruce Blades entered their divisional finals in fourth place, but fought hard to claim the WOAA championships and then eventually the OMHA provincial championships earlier this month.

U18 South Bruce Blades win OMHA championship in Kingston

Denny Scott April 24, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The U18 South Bruce Blades claimed the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) provincial championship in what could be the last year that the team will be competing in its current league structure.

The U11 Central Perth Predators claimed the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League (WOGHL) top spot earlier this month. The team went undefeated through the tournament to claim the championship. Above, team members poses with the banners they received. At right, the team celebrates. Bottom left are Cora Litchi, left, and Ashlym Smith standing with the sign in the lobby of the Strathroy arena. Bottom right, the team celebrates on ice after winning.

U11 Central Perth Predators win WOGHL championship

Denny Scott April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The U11 Central Perth Predators C team claimed the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League (WOGHL) top spot this month by downing the Lambton Attack 4-0.

Predators claim provincial gold

Submitted April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The U15 Central Perth Predators Girls team went a perfect 5-0 over the three-day, all-Ontario championships last week.

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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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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

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South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

See all Mildmay area articles.

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

By Midwestern Newspapers

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

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CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

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SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

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