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Cyclones recognize players, staff, volunteers with awards at banquet

Nicole Beswitherick May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Earlier this month, the Listowel Cyclones held the team’s annual year-end banquet, recognizing the work, dedication and achievements of payers, staff and volunteers.

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Sting down Milverton in HCFL season opener

Denny Scott May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Mildmay Town Crier, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Fastball League’s (HCFL) 2026 season kicked off over the weekend with the Milverton Millwrights visiting the Sebringville Sting on Friday, May 22.

Sexual assault culture in hockey: TSN Journalist Rick Westhead speaks on world juniors trial, misconduct in Canadian sports

Rachel Hammermueller May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Panelists spoke to a culture of elitism in hockey; players becoming alphas in their communities. When they enter a locker room, they’re told “those are your brothers,” and essentially, there are “no consequences,” as Westhead worded it. 

Listowel Legionnaires kick off 2026 season

Nicole Beswitherick May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports

LISTOWEL  - The Listowel Junior Legionnaires hosted their home opener on Friday, May 8 at the John Bell Diamond, officially kicking off the 2026 season against the Clinton Colts.

Provincial champions recognized at Brockton Council meeting

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Walkerton Capitals Under 18BB Ladies Hockey Team – the 2026 OWHA champions – received official recognition at the start of the April 28 meeting of Brockton Council.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

Emily Bowen April 30, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Emily Bowen April 30, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

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.

Cargill Rookies take bronze at nationals

Submitted April 30, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - What a way to complete a remarkable season!

New software to boost community access to recreation in North Huron

Cory Bilyea April 23, 2026News, Sports

WINGHAM - Area residents will soon have a faster, easier way to sign up for recreational activities at the North Huron Community Complex.

The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Lightning Junior Boys claim a victory

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Lightning Junior Boys Hockey Team recently hit the road to compete in tournaments, claiming one victory and one finalist spot. First, the squad travelled to York University for the Canlan Spring Classic on April 8-9.

U13A Surge claim OHF Championship victory in Listowel tournament

Denny Scott April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The U13A Southeast Surge claimed provincial glory over the weekend, hosting and winning the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Championships.

TSN correspondent to discuss sports culture

Submitted April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

STRATFORD - Tackling Sports Culture Together, a free learning event about accountable sports culture for players, parents, coaches and community, is coming to Stratford’s Community Hall at the Burnside Agriplex May 5, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Listowel Celtics Grade 7/8 girls travel basketball team wrap up 2026 season

Heather MacEwen April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

The Celtics Grade 7/8 girls travel basketball team wrapped up their 2026 season in Mitchell over…

BTL Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser in support of It Takes a Village

Heather MacEwen April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

The second annual Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser in support of It Takes a Village was held at…

Walkerton skater achieves rare ‘Quad Gold’ milestone

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - At age 17, Lauren Schneider of Walkerton has reached a major milestone in Canadian figure skating, earning her Gold Freeskate designation and completing all Gold-level tests offered by Skate Canada.

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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.

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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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