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Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event recognizes North Perth Firefighters

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event took place May 31 and June 1

Sr. Legionnaires post 10 point win in May 30 home opener

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Forest City Frost fell to the Listowel Legionnaires 12-2 at the home opener match on May 30. 

14th annual North Perth Character Run a success, had over 230 participants

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The 14th annual North Perth Character Run took place on May 29 with over 230…

Elma Express U11 goes undefeated in Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Elma Express U11 (Team Horst) went undefeated in the Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament on May 23-25.

Crosstown Chess Tournament names top elementary-age players

Kelsey Bent May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The second annual Crosstown Chess Tournament was held at the Trinity United Church on May 22.

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.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

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Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

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Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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