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Golf for Hospice a huge success

Pauline Kerr June 27, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The June 18 Golf for Hospice event was a great success, despite the punishing heat, according to organizer Nancy Baillie.

Chepstow Funfest Weekend family fun at its finest despite weather

Cathy Spitzig June 27, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW – Chepstow Funfest Weekend 2024 lived up to its “funfest” name despite weather…

Special Olympian Helen Clancy cut the cake during Canada’s 126th birthday in 1993

Submitted June 27, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Special Olympian and proud Canadian Helen Clancy was the official cake cutter when Walkerton marked Canada’s 126th birthday in 1993.

Elma Minor Ball Day held June 22

Patrick Raftis June 27, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

ATWOOD – Saturday, June 22 was Elma Minor Ball Day with teams from all ages divisions in action.…

Howick student winner of OMHA-Dairy Farmers of Ontario $5,000 post-secondary bursary

Midwestern Newspapers June 27, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Multi-sport athlete, Gillian Dinsmore of Howick, is being recognized for her accomplishments in minor hockey. Dinsmore plays rep hockey in Howick and also high school hockey, volleyball and basketball at F.E. Madill Secondary School.

Tour for Teens raises $60,000 for Youth Unlimited YFC centres

Submitted June 27, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

STRATFORD – On Saturday, June 8 in Stratford, 113 riders participated in 25 km, 50 km or 100…

Conners qualifies for Olympics

Midwestern Newspapers June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Local golf fans can watch their hometown hero Corey Conners represent Canada later this summer at the Paris Olympics.

New online registration for North Huron recreation programs

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Effective June 5, North Huron Township will implement a new online registration process for its recreation programs. 

LDSS Girl’s Slo-Pitch team wins Huron Perth consolation title, bronze medal at WOSSA

Submitted June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The LDSS Lightning Girl’s Slo-Pitch team won the Huron Perth consolation title and a bronze medal at WOSSA

Legionnaires celebrate Listowel Minor Ball Day

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – June 8 was Listowel Minor Ball Day (LMBA Day) at the John Bell Baseball Diamond.

Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools open June 10

Rachel Hammermueller June 6, 2024Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Recreation and Facilities Department updated South Bruce Council on May 28 that both Teeswater Culross Swimming Pool and Mildmay Carrick Swimming Pool passed inspection and will open as planned on June 10.

Legionnaires management changes hands

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Long-time Listowel Legionnaires General Manager Chris Kurz, announced on May 29 that he would be stepping down from his role. 

Wingham Cricket Day organizers look to grow sport in local region

Patrick Raftis June 6, 2024Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The second annual Cricket Day was held in Wingham on June 2.

Tennis/Pickle Ball courts at F.E. Madill to be replaced

Cory Bilyea June 6, 2024Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM—The Wingham tennis/pickleball courts located at the F.E. Madill Secondary School on Madill Drive will be removed and replaced beginning in early August.

Conners top Canadian at two pro golf events

Midwestern Newspapers June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Former Listowel resident Corey Conners was the top Canadian in the field at the recent the PGA Championships, which rant May 13 to 19 at at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

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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.

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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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