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U11 Cyclones win at WOAA divisional championships

Submitted March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel U11 LL#2 Cyclones won the WOAA divisional championship on March 25, topping the AEMHA Ice Dogs 8-2 in the final held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Cyclones sweep their way into Midwest semifinals

Dan McNee March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones’ bid for their third Cherrey Cup in seven years is off to a solid start in the 2024 GOJHL post-season, after the top-seeded club swept the Caledon Bombers out of the first round with four consecutive shutouts.

Martin Duif headed to UCI World Championships with Team Canada for paracycling

Nicole Beswitherick March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

A former resident of Listowel, Martin Duif, is headed off to Ostend, Belgium in May to participate with Team Canada at the UCI World Championships for paracycling.

Paddyfest Pickleball Tournament

Submitted March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

North Perth celebrated Paddyfest in a plethora of different ways this past weekend.

In Photos: Paddyfest Sports

Melissa Dunphy March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

  Kin Cares hosted their second Paddyfest event this year on March 12 at North Perth Westfield…

Walkerton unable to mount comeback in Game 4 of Pollock quarter-finals

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Playoff junior hockey in Walkerton came to an unceremonious end on March 6, as the Capitals were swept out of the Pollock Division quarter-finals at the hands of the Fergus Whalers with a 5-2 loss in Game 4.

Listowel Thunder travel team back on the court for 2024

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

After a few years of hiatus mostly associated with the pandemic, the North Perth junior basketball program marked its return in 2022-23. It took an additional year to get the Grade 7-8 travel team back on the court, but the Listowel Thunder is back in the mix this spring and performing well on the H

Madill blanks Oakridge to capture WOSSAA ‘A-AA’ championship

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill Mustangs were the top team in the Huron-Perth varsity girls’ hockey loop in 2023-24, and now the squad has also laid claim to best ‘A-AA’ high school outfit in the region, after winning the Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) championship last week.

Britton native invited to national CFL Combine

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Luke Brubacher’s football journey hasn’t been particularly long, but it already has been plenty eventful.

Ironmen fall to Bulldogs in Game 7 of opening playoff round

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen pushed the third-seeded Kincardine Bulldogs to the limit in their PJHL Pollock Division quarter-final series, but in the end couldn’t complete the rally in Game 7 on Sunday night.

Ontario invests in women in sport’s The Next Play program

Submitted March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is investing up to $380,000 in Canadian Women & Sport’s The Next Play program to create more opportunities for girls to be active.

Drives, Applekings knotted up 2-2 in McLean Trophy series

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Things are heating up in the OEHL ‘A’ championship series, as the Georgian Bay Applekings and Milverton Four Wheel Drives are all square in the best-of-seven tilt for the McLean Trophy following weekend action.

Cyclones blank Bombers twice to jump out to 2-0 series lead

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones wasted no time in getting off to a productive start in their 2024 GOJHL post-season run, jumping out to a 2-0 series lead over the Caledon Bombers in the Midwestern Conference quarter-finals.

Drives, Applekings knotted up 2-2 in McLean Trophy series

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Things are heating up in the OEHL ‘A’ championship series, as the Georgian Bay Applekings and Milverton Four Wheel Drives are all square in the best-of-seven tilt for the McLean Trophy following weekend action.

Teeswater Crokinole results from Feb. 28

Submitted March 7, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Despite the snowy conditions on Wednesday, Feb. 28, some avid crokinole players braved the weather and had a good time playing at the Teeswater Town Hall.  

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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).

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Columnists

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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