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Three local gyms welcomed over 100 Grade 7 students

Submitted May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Three of North Perth local gyms welcomed over 100 Grade 7 students from North Perth Westfield Elementary School to learn about the importance of fitness. 

Luke Brubacher drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats, eyes up NFL career

Nicole Beswitherick May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected eight Canadian  players in the May 1 Canadian Football League (CFL) draft – including 6’5”, 246-pound defensive lineman Luke Brubacher from Listowel who was drafted 16th overall in round two.

Cyclones split first two Sutherland Cup games

Midwestern Newspapers May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones split the opening games of their Sutherland Cup final series with the St. Marys Lincolns, losing a 3-2 squeaker at home in the opening game on May 3 before taking game four by a 4-1 count on the road April 5.

Ty Cross played 8-ball for 30 hours to raise funds for ALS

Nicole Beswitherick May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

As part of the Challenge Accepted Foundation, Ty Cross began playing 8-ball on May 4 at 10 a.m. and continued playing until 4 p.m. the following day at Wroxeter Community Hall to raise funds for ALS.

Legionnaires season opens with Junior/Senior tilt

Midwestern Newspapers May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Senior and Junior Legionnaires will tune up for regular season baseball by playing an exhibition game at the John Bell Diamond on May 3. Game time is 7:30pm.

LDSS kick off 2024 soccer season

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Cyclones advance to Sutherland Cup finals

Midwestern Newspapers May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones finished atop the Sutherland Cup round robin series with a record of three wins and one loss.

Madill brings home the Dinning Cup

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Eight teams vied to claim the top spot at the 16th annual Matthew Dinning Memorial Junior Boys Rugby Tournament, on April 24 in Wingham.

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.

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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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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

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South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

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CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

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Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

By Midwestern Newspapers

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

By Submitted

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

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SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

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