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Conners takes eighth place at 89th Masters Tournament

Kelsey Bent April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - The 89th Masters Tournament, at the famous Augusta National Golf Club on April 10-13, included in the field, for the eighth time in his career, Corey Conners.

Contributed photo The Minto 81’s are on their way to the national Allan Cup playoff tournament after winning the J.F. Paxton AA Championships again in the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) playoffs.

Minto 81’s aiming for national prize at Allan Cup tournament

Denny Scott April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Minto 81’s are heading to the national Allan Cup after winning the J.F. Paxton AA Championships again in the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) championships.

Wingham Minor Hockey holds annual banquet

Cory Bilyea April 17, 2025Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Minor Hockey Association held its annual minor hockey banquets on April 9 and 10 at the Wingham Legion Branch 180.

Belmore Boundary Boys compete at Ontario Elementary Curling Championships

Nicole Beswitherick April 17, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Elementary Curling Championships were held at the Palmerston & District Community Complex April 3 to 6 with the Belmore Boundary Boys among the competitors.

U15 and U13 Celtics boys wrap up season in Mitchell

Heather MacEwen April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

MITCHELL – In year-end basketball play over the weekend, the U15 boys fought hard throughout all…

First Listowel all-girls basketball team places second in year-end championship

Heather MacEwen April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

MITCHELL – North Perth girls league basketball wrapped up their season in Mitchell over the…

Mitch Deelstra signs on with the Reading Royals of the ECHL

Nicole Beswitherick April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

Former Listowel Cyclone and Wingham Ironman Mitchel Deelstra has reached the professional ranks in the East Coast Hockey League with the Reading Royals, an affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers and AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Cargill Rookies Broomball Champions

Cargill Rookies claim provincial gold after undefeated season

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Cargill Rookies broomball team had an impressive season, going undefeated across several tournaments and once again claiming provincial gold.

U15 Cyclones wrap up season at OMHA championship tournament

Submitted April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones U15 Tier 2 team faced Shallow Lake in a best of three series. With the series tied at one the Cyclones battled hard and clinched the WOAA championship title on March 19. 

Three Listowel curling teams compete at Ontario Elementary Curling Championships in Palmerston

Nicole Beswitherick April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

The Ontario Elementary Curling Championships were held at the Palmerston & District Community Complex April 3 to 6. Three Listowel teams competed out of a total of 64 teams.

Battle of the Badges raises $3,500 for Victim Services

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) and Huron County OPP laced up their skates for a good cause on Saturday, March 29, at the Wescast Community Complex.

South Bruce Blades U15 Girls OWHA WOAA OMHA Champions

South Bruce U18, U15 Blades set sights on provincial championships

Denny Scott April 3, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After an impressive post-season including only one loss in the Western Ontario Athletics Association (WOAA) finals, the South Bruce U18 Blades were named WOAA champions late last month.

Listowel U7 Grey Kings bring home some success from south of the boarder

Submitted April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

BUFFALO - On March 28-30, the Listowel U7 Grey Kings played in the Outdoor River Classic Tournament in Buffalo, New York. The team faced some stiff competition throughout the weekend, but worked hard and found a way to tie and win a game. The Grey Kings were narrowly edged out of the Bronze quarter

U11 Predators come from behind to take WOAA Championship

Submitted April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

MILVERTON - On March 21, the Central Perth Predators U11 Rep defeated the Goderich Sailors in a thrilling come from behind game 3 win, scoring 3 goals in the last 3:54 seconds of the game to force overtime and then scoring 18 seconds in overtime to win 4-3 for the WOAA Championship.

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U11 Cyclones heading for OMHA tourney

Denny Scott April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

After a season full of big wins, the Listowel U11 Cyclones are pursuing the highest accolade for a team in their position: Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) gold.

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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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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