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Three-on-three basketball tournament, organized by the late Olivia Rourke moves ahead; championed by family and community, in wake of recent tragedy

Heather MacEwen June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

WALKERTON – A three on three basketball tournament, organized by one of the five crash victims,…

Senior Legionnaires triumph over Juniors in Minor Baseball Day match

Denny Scott June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Junior Legionnaires (in yellow) were edged out in a high-scoring exhibition game by the Senior Legionnaires (in green) as part of the Listowel Minor Baseball Day celebration on Saturday. The Seniors claimed bragging rights with a 13-10 victory over the Juniors.

Athletes from Hillcrest school in Teeswater line up for a 100-metre dash.

Hillcrest hosts track and field event

Denny Scott June 5, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Hillcrest Central School in Teeswater held its annual track and field event last week.

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.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Annual Take Back the Night rally gathers large crowd to end violence against women

Stratford’s third annual Take Back the Night rally gathered a large crowd the evening of Sept. 18…

Listowel Agricultural Society honours fair volunteers and sponsors; private showing of We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes

LISTOWEL – A special evening honoring Listowel Fair volunteers and sponsors was held at the…

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Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

South Bruce wraps up summer recreation season as Teeswater arena returns to ice

TEESWATER – South Bruce’s recreation department wrapped up a busy summer with more than 200 day campers, nearly 300 swimming lesson participants and a repaired arena floor in Teeswater, which is now ready for the return of ice.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Terry Fox

FOR TERRY: The Dupuis family showed up as a group of enthusiastic participants in this year’s Terry Fox Run in Walkerton.

Grey Bruce Health Coalition releases new OHC report

WALKERTON – “Bait and switch” is an old and less-than-ethical technique – someone shows the customer a quality item at a good price, but when they take the bait, they discover the deal has changed – higher price, lower quality and/or hidden costs. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Local motorcycle club makes annual donations to feed school children

Members of the local Independent Motorcycle Club toured to four local schools on Sept 18, donating…

Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000

The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Annual Take Back the Night rally gathers large crowd to end violence against women

By Rachel Hammermueller

Stratford’s third annual Take Back the Night rally gathered a large crowd the evening of Sept. 18…

Local motorcycle club makes annual donations to feed school children

By Rachel Hammermueller

Members of the local Independent Motorcycle Club toured to four local schools on Sept 18, donating…

Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.

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