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Listowel Celtics U15 – first local girls organized basketball team hosted tournament for the first time this past weekend

Heather MacEwen February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL – Girls U15 Basketball over the weekend saw Listowel Celtics hosting their first…

U15 boys basketball team travelled to Kincardine

Heather MacEwen February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The weather was in cooperation this past weekend for the U15 boys team to travel to Kincardine. The…

Hanover Barons win 4-1 over Capitals

Submitted February 20, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Family Day matchup between the Walkerton Capitals and Hanover Barons ended in a 4-1 defeat for the Caps.

Ironmen secure win on Valentine’s Day against Goderich Flyers

Rachel Hammermueller February 20, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen grabbed the win over Goderich Flyers on Valentine’s Day, with a final score of 5 - 3.

Cyclones win against Elmira, host annual food drive

Nicole Beswitherick February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones crushed the Elmira Sugar Kings at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex with a strong 5-2 victory on Feb. 7.

Boys basketball saw Madill take on LDSS on Feb. 5

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill senior boys basketball team travelled to Listowel on Feb. 5 for two games.

South Bruce delays pool openings, cancels public swim on Sundays

Rachel Hammermueller February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved delaying the opening of both Mildmay Carrick Swim Pool (MCSP) and Teeswater Culross Swim Pool (TCSP) by two weeks until June 16, 2025, as well as the closure of the pools on Sundays for public swims moving forward. 

U18 Midget Rep win Parry Sound Bobby Orr tourney

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

On the weekend of Dec. 13-15  the South Bruce Blades U18 (Midget) rep team traveled to Parry Sound to play in the annual Bobby Orr “Hall of Fame” Tier 3 tournament.  

Ironmen down Hawks 4-2

Denny Scott February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Earlier this month, the Wingham Ironmen started a difficult four-game road trip, falling 8-5  against the Flyers on Feb. 1, dropping a 7-3 decision to the league-leading Barons on Feb. 2 and, on Feb. 4, falling 3-1 to the third-place Fergus Whalers. 

Senior and junior girls volleyball sees F.E. Madill face Listowel on Feb. 6

Cory Bilyea February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

F. E. Madill senior and junior girls took on their counterparts from Listowel District Secondary…

Barons continue to lead division

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hanover Barons continue to lead the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey (PJHL) League with 33 wins, three losses, two over-time losses and one shoot-out loss totalling 69 points.

Capitals split home games, Ironmen claim win

Denny Scott February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals entered the weekend in seventh place in the North Pollock Division, holding 20 points off nine wins, two over-time losses and one shoot-out win. 

Listowel Celtics basketball teams kickoff season

Heather MacEwen February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Celtics travel basketball teams kicked off their 2024-2025 season with many teams playing regionally over the weekend.

Listowel Lightning travel to York University

Submitted February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Lightning Girls Hockey Team travelled to York University to take part in their annual All Canadian Classic Tournament in Vaughan last week over Feb 5 - 6.

Listowel junior curlers travel for bonspiels

Submitted February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

This past weekend was filled with fun and successful opportunities for Listowel junior curlers.

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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.

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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