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Sports

Several minor Listowel Cyclones teams pursue undefeated post-season

Denny Scott March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones Minor Hockey Association U11 Tier 1 team are just one of the several Listowel teams to remain undefeated throughout the post-season.

LDSS teams successful in local curling action

Submitted March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

Two Listowel District Secondary School curling teams competed in both the Perth district and Huron Perth regional bonspiels.  In the district event, the Listowel teams finished top two and both went on to the Regional event.

Listowel Cyclones clinch spot in the playoffs

Nicole Beswitherick March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones went up against the Stratford Warriors on March 7, ending in a close score.

Ironmen eliminated by Kincardine Bulldogs in PJHL playoffs

Denny Scott March 6, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Both the Wingham Ironmen and the Walkerton Capitals were eliminated from the Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs over the weekend, each finding themselves on the wrong side of a 4-1 series.

Wingham U18LL enter weekend undefeated in playoff action

Denny Scott March 6, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Up to last weekend, Wingham Minor Hockey had nearly a dozen teams involved in post-season playoffs from U11 through to U18, including the U18 Local League squad who was undefeated in the post-season.

IN PHOTOS: Bonspiel celebrates Listowel’s 150th anniversary

Cory Bilyea March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

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Listowel U11 Tier 1 team undefeated through seven games in playoffs

Denny Scott March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel U11 Tier 1 team has been on an undefeated tear through the post-season, chalking up seven straight wins.

Mount Forest Patriots eliminate Capitals from PJHL playoffs

Denny Scott March 6, 2025News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Both the Walkerton Capitals and Wingham Ironmen were eliminated from the Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs over the weekend, each finding themselves on the wrong side of a 4-1 series.

Walkerton U21 Capitals undefeated in post-season after big win

Denny Scott March 6, 2025News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

With nearly 20 teams still in action, the Walkerton Capitals Minor Hockey association has a lot to celebrate with numerous teams posting impressive post-season records, including the U21 Capitals, who are undefeated.

Walkerton Figure Skating Club host skating gala themed ‘A Night on Broadway’

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The Walkerton Figure Skating Club celebrated a year of hard work with the skating…

IN PHOTOS: 2025 Skate Wallace skating carnival

Cory Bilyea March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Skate Wallace held its annual skating carnival at the Steve Kerr Memorial Arena in Listowel on March 1, with this year’s theme, Skating through the Eras.

Annual outing to KW Titans basketball game is a win for all

Heather MacEwen March 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

KITCHENER – Members of the Listowel Celtics Basketball teams took a trip to the Kitchener…

Cyclones hold inaugural Paddyfest kickoff game

Nicole Beswitherick March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones went green on Feb. 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, celebrating Paddyfest early with their inaugural Paddyfest kick-off game against the St. Thomas Stars – sponsored by the Listowel Kinsmen.

Western Ontario baseball players heading to Cuba for cultural exchange

Liz Small February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Thirty-two coaches and players from various teams in the Western Ontario Baseball Association (WOBA) are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they will be travelling to Cuba on March 6 for a week-long baseball and cultural exchange.

Wingham Ironmen versus Kincardine Bulldogs - Feb 22 2025

PJHL playoffs start with Capitals, Ironmen trailing in series

Denny Scott February 27, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Provincial Junior Hockey League North Pollock Division season officially came to an end earlier this month with playoffs for the Schmalz Cup starting on Feb. 19.

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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.

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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.

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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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