Wingham native Doug Wood is an Olympic bronze medalist coach after Alysha Newman vaulted her way to the podium at a pole vaulting event at the Paris Olympics with a jump of 4.85 metres.
Sports
Local cycling enthusiasts ‘make the journey count’ in first-ever Pedal for Saugeen Hospice event
WALKERTON – The first-ever Pedal for Saugeen Hospice event on Aug. 25 was a success on many…
Junior Legionnaires wins U22 championship
The Listowel U22 Junior Legionnaires won three games in three nights to win the Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League U22 Championship.
Pigstock a great success with 88 teams registered
WALKERTON – What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran…
Local Rotary Club investing in Walkerton and beyond
WALKERTON – While Rotary often boasts about its positive steps in resolving issues and promoting…
Local ball teams medal in year-end tournaments
Perth Huron Selects The Perth Huron Selects played in the OASA Provincial B tournament on July 27…
Monster Trucks All Out make appearance at the Listowel Fairgrounds
Monster Trucks All Out made an appearance at the Listowel Fairgrounds this past Saturday, despite the mud and rain, with the grandstands full of action fans of all ages.
Pigstock a great success with 88 teams registered
What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran Aug. 15-18, and despite some weather-related challenges, was a tremendous success.
Doug Kennedy leaves legacy of integrity and kindness
The sports community across the province has lost a dedicated and hard-working friend. But Doug Kennedy was so much more than that.
Listowel Banner: Year-end baseball tournament wins
Listowel 9U WOBA The Listowel 9U WOBA Team #1 travelled to Mitchell over the weekend from August…
Cyclones open 2024-25 training camp this week
the Cyclones will be back on the ice for training camp this week for the 2024-25 GOJHL campaign.
Listowel Legionnaires compete in U22 OBA tournament
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Legionnaires junior team took part in the U22 OBA Tournament this past…
Brockton announces completion of accessible amenities at soccer park
The Municipality of Brockton officially opened the new Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park accessible washrooms and change rooms, equipment storage, concession booth, pavilion, and additional parking spaces on Aug. 1.
Optimist Junior Golf Championship held at Walkerton Golf Club
Thirty-eight enthusiastic golfers aged 10-18 years old descended upon the Walkerton Golf Club on Saturday, July 20 to compete for the Walkerton and District Optimist Club Junior Championship.
Conners places ninth at Paris Olympics
Listowel’s Corey Conners, representing Canada, finished in a tie for ninth in the men’s Olympic golf tournament, closing with a 5-under score of 66 on Aug. 6 at the Paris Olympic venue, Le Golf National.
