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Figure skaters achieve gold

Submitted May 2, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Two skaters with the Walkerton Figure Skating Club have achieved gold status this season – a huge accomplishment.

Huron Bruce U11 86ers win OWHA provincials

Submitted May 2, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

HURON BRUCE – The U11 86ers hockey team won the 2024 OWHA (Ontario Women’s Hockey Association)…

LDSS Junior Boys Hockey team win at the Canlan Spring Classic Tournament

Submitted May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School Lightning Junior Boys Hockey team travelled to York University April 24 and 25 to take part in the Canlan Spring Classic Tournament.

Walkerton Capitals U11 are WOAA Tier 1 champions

Scott Fell April 25, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals U11 team competed in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championships April 5-7, having qualified with a 4-1 win over Saugeen Shores in the WOAA final representing Tier 1.

Club requests lights at Listowel Bocce Ball courts

Kelsey Bent April 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Sports

At the request of the local bocce ball club, council agreed to direct staff to look into installing lights at the Listowel Bocce Ball courts located on Elm Avenue. 

Sutherland Cup round robin tied after first weekend of play

Midwestern Newspapers April 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

With the Cherrey Cup tucked away in their trophy case, the Listowel Cyclones took the next step on their quest for the 203/24 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League title on the weekend.

Mustangs win WOAA year-end tournament

Kelsey Bent April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Upper Maitland Mustangs U11 team won the WOAA year-end U11 hockey tournament April 5-7 in Howick.

Listowel Cyclones are the 2023-24 Cherrey Cup Champions

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The team earned the right to hoist the cup for the fourth time in club history after downing the Stratford Warriors 5-2 on home ice in the sixth game of the championship series on April 12. 

McGregor attends World Championships of Irish Dance in Scotland

Submitted April 11, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recently Avery McGregor, from Walkerton, attended the World Championships of Irish Dance held in Glasgow, Scotland.

Predators U13 C girls win at Division III championships

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

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Canadian Tire, Van Allen Insurance, LDSS team up to benefit outdoor education program

Nicole Beswitherick April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

In 2017, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) teacher Jim Flynn began the school’s outdoor education program.

Conners in the field for seventh Masters

Dan McNee April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The 88th edition of the Masters Tournament is set to roll at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11-14, and for the seventh time in his career Corey Conners will be in the field in search of the coveted green jacket.

Cyclones jump out ahead 2-0 in Cherrey Cup Final

Dan McNee April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

It was standing room only for the first two games of the 2024 Cherrey Cup Final, with the Listowel Cyclones jumping out to a 2-0 series lead over the rival Stratford Warriors last weekend.

Wallace U9 Sabres squad wins DQ Challenge Cup

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Over the Easter weekend starting on Good Friday, the Wallace Sabres U9LL team travelled to South Huron to compete in the DQ Challenge Cup. The tournament consisted of 12 teams from across midwestern Ontario.   

Council votes to allow Binning Street parking during Cyclones playoffs

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Council amended the agenda at the April 8 meeting to include an item from Lyndon Kowch, director of operations, regarding allowing parking on Binning Street during the Junior Cyclones playoff season. 

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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