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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.

It Takes A Village pickleball fundraiser a success this weekend in Listowel

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Teams battled it out for top place for a good cause.

Wingham girls close out undefeated basketball season

Heather MacEwen April 17, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Wingham Grade 7 and 8 girls capped off a perfect season by adding the Huron Perth…

Midwestern Newspapers lands seven top awards at provincial competition

Midwestern Newspapers April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized with seven first-place finishes in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition.

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.

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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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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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.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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