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Sports

Listowel junior curlers travel for bonspiels

Submitted February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

This past weekend was filled with fun and successful opportunities for Listowel junior curlers.

Cyclones play two close games, coming out with a win and loss

Nicole Beswitherick February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones came out this past weekend with a win and a loss.

Listowel hosts annual Gordie Jr. Jamboree

Nicole Beswitherick February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - On Feb. 1, the annual Gordie Jr. Jamboree was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel, organized by Listowel Minor Hockey (LMH).

Listowel native part of new ownership group at Wingham Golf and Curling Club

Cory Bilyea February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

WINGHAM - Local golf enthusiast Scott Bowman and an unnamed partner have purchased the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. They took possession of the recently closed club on Jan. 31 and announced plans to rebrand and revitalize the popular location.

Wingham Ironmen earn split weekend with win against Walkerton

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen earned a split in weekend games Friday and Saturday.

Cyclones took a win and loss in two weekend games

Nicole Beswitherick January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones had a nail-biter of a weekend with games Jan. 24 and 26.

Listowel Minor Hockey hosts ‘Hockey Days’ event

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

istowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) held its annual LMHA Hockey Days on Jan 25 and 26, showcasing local youth teams on non-stop action hockey.

Locals participate in Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup

Submitted January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

On Jan. 25, 2025, local junior curler Brooke Schaefer competed in The Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup of Curling in Dundas.

Huron Perth Flag Football looking for new members, sponsors and coaches

Nicole Beswitherick January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

To help spread the word and inform others of the league, Huron Perth Flag Football began hosting winter flag football training events at Between The Lines in Listowel.

Farmers urge snowmobilers to use Ontario’s trail system responsibly

Submitted January 23, 2025Columns, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Another Ontario winter is in full swing and with that comes a wide range of winter sports that take people outside. A popular activity is snowmobiling – and Ontario is home to one of the largest interconnected snowmobiling trail systems anywhere.

South Bruce Blades take on Central Perth Predators for Minor Hockey Days

Rachel Hammermueller January 23, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Central Perth Predators kicked off a weekend of their minor hockey fun days at Elma-Logan Arena…

Ava Alexander meets qualifications to go to Junior National Weightlifting Championships in Saskatchewan

Submitted January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

Ava Alexander of Listowel met the qualifications to go to the Junior National Weightlifting Championships in Saskatchewan.

OMHA introduces Representative ‘Zone’ hockey for 2025/26 season

Patrick Raftis January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) and its Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) League are introducing a pilot project creating ‘A’ Zones for the 2025-26 season.

Howick Hockey Day event included a faceoff between Howick Optimists and Howick Fire

Kelsey Bent January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – The Howick Hockey Day finale on Jan. 18 was a faceoff between the Howick Optimists Club…

Local team wins tourney in USA

Submitted January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

BUFFALO – The Central Perth Girls U18 team participated in the Buffalo River Outdoor Classic from…

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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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

See all Wingham area articles.

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

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.

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

By Rachel Hammermueller

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. 

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

By Submitted

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

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