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Sports

Sarnia’s St. Patrick’s Catholic team wins 2025 Dinning Cup

Denny Scott May 1, 2025News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The 17th annual Dinning Cup was held at F.E. Madill Secondary School last week, and, despite a valiant effort, the host junior rugby team fell just short of keeping the trophy at home.

U11 Central Perth Predators win WOGHL championship

Submitted April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

STRATHROY - 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.

Local skaters achieve gold status

Jen Schneider April 24, 2025News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Two dedicated athletes from the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) have reached significant milestones in their skating careers, exemplifying years of commitment and passion for the sport.

The U18 South Bruce Blades entered their divisional finals in fourth place, but fought hard to claim the WOAA championships and then eventually the OMHA provincial championships earlier this month.

U18 South Bruce Blades win OMHA championship in Kingston

Denny Scott April 24, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The U18 South Bruce Blades claimed the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) provincial championship in what could be the last year that the team will be competing in its current league structure.

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…

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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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Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel

LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province

WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.

See all Listowel area articles.

New ATV trail opens the door to off-road adventure

TEESWATER - After a year of construction and about $65,000 in upgrades, the Huron Shores ATV Club has officially opened the new Sideroad 30 multi-use trail, creating a legal route for off-road vehicles.

Student entrepreneurs wrap up summer of business with a barbeque

HANOVER – Thirty-five students from across the Saugeen Connects region wrapped up a summer of running their own businesses with a community barbecue and marketplace.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Summer of music comes to an end

WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.

Pedestrian safety issues considered

WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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

AI and other false promises

By Denny Scott

AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. Much like the hoverboards that came out a few years back that were, at best, pale imitation

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

By Submitted

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

By Rachel Hammermueller

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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