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Cory Bilyea photo The Walkerton Capitals U15 Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) team fought to an impressive win in the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League semi-finals over the weekend, downing the Mitchell Meteors 2-1. The squad will now face off against the Tillsonburg Lightning C squad in Sthrathroy on April 5 to fight for the WOGHL championship.

Several Walkerton Girls teams push to WOGHL championships

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

The U11 B Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) Capitals finished out their undefeated post-season league division run, claiming the league championship against Collingwood over the weekend.

Annual men’s slow pitch tournament coming back to Fordwich in May

Nicole Beswitherick April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here declared the Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament at the Fordwich Ball Park to be of municipal significance during the March 18 meeting.

Listowel Cyclones: Named for early hockey star, local team has storied history

Nicole Beswitherick April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones have carved out a name for themselves in junior hockey circles, a name that originates with one of the games’ earliest superstars.

Listowel curlers recently advanced to OFSAA, two have opportunity to compete in Europe

Nicole Beswitherick April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The LDSS Senior Curling team has done exceptionally well this season, with a few wins under their belts.

McKenzie family donates $10,500 to WDHF from T-Mac Memorial Hockey TURNERment

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is very grateful for a $10,500 donation that was received from the McKenzie family.

Walkerton students experience rock climbing

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Late last month, Grade 7 to 12 students from Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) had the opportunity to challenge themselves both physically and mentally during a special rock climbing program provided by the Guelph Grotto Climbing Gym.

Cyclones eliminated by London in opening round

Nicole Beswitherick April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones season has ended after a fourth-straight loss to the London Nationals on Wednesday, March 26 in a hard-fought battle.

Belmore hosts the season’s last free skate session

Nicole Beswitherick March 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

March 23 marked the last free public skate at the Belmore Community Centre. The arena was filled…

Local skater places 14th in provincials

Submitted March 27, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Josie’s figure skating journey began in 2014 when she joined the Walkerton Figure Skating Club at just three years old.

Battle of the Badges hockey game on Saturday

Cory Bilyea March 27, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) and the Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are gearing up for a charity hockey game on Saturday, March 29 at the Wescast Community Complex.

U21 Capitals WOAA champs

U21 Capitals claim WOAA victory, moving on to OMHA tournament

Denny Scott March 27, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

After an impressive post-season, the U21 Walkerton Capitals claimed the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) championship over the weekend with a 2-1 victory over Saugeen Valley.

South Bruce Blades Minor Hockey

U18 Blades tie playoff series against Saugeen

Denny Scott March 27, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Mildmay U18 Rep South Bruce Blades squad tied up their playoff series against the Saugeen Shores Storm over the weekend.

The Sacred Heart High School Crusaders claimed the top spot at OFSAA last week, the top trophy for A/AA high school hockey teams, in a tournament in Sudbury last week.

Sacred Heart Crusaders take top provincial spot

Denny Scott March 27, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Sacred Heart High School Crusaders, based in Walkerton, took top spot in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) A/AA hockey championships last week, winning the top trophy available to the squad.

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U11 Girls, U11 Rep Predators continue impressive post-season records

Denny Scott March 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The U11 Rep Central Perth Predators clinched a 2-1 series with the Goderich Sailors last week. The Predators were downed by the Sailors on March 16, the team’s first loss of the post-season, before bouncing back to claim a 4-1 victory on March 17 and a 4-3 win on March 21 to take the series.

Cyclones dad wins big, team falls to London Nationals

Nicole Beswitherick March 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones are currently going up against the London Nationals in their first-round playoff series for the 2025 Sutherland Cup.

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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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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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