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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.  

Listowel U6 Black team play the annual Minto Jamboree

Submitted March 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel U6 Black team played three games this past weekend in Palmerston at the annual Minto Jamboree.

Wingham curling team finishes fourth in division at provincials

Submitted March 7, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

This past weekend, the Wingham Warriors curling team traveled to Stroud, Ont. for the Elementary School Curling Provincials. 

Cyclones wrap regular season with pair of wins

Dan McNee March 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – It’s been five years since the Listowel Cyclones last won a playoff series, a…

In the spotlight at Skate Wallace Carnival

Cory Bilyea March 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Many skaters performed at the Skate Wallace Carnival at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Saturday, March 2.

Capitals on the brink, down 3-0 to Whalers

Dan McNee March 7, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Fergus Whalers got hot at the right time down the stretch of the 2023-24 PJHL regular season, and that heater evidently carried into the upstart club’s first round playoff matchup with the Walkerton Capitals.

LDSS captures WOSSAA ‘AA’ basketball bronze

Dan McNee March 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Following another strong Huron-Perth Athletics basketball campaign this past winter, the Listowel District Secondary School senior boys’ squad captured the bronze medal at the WOSSAA ‘AA’ regional championships on Feb. 22 in London.  

Ironmen trail Bulldogs 2-1 in Pollock quarters

Dan McNee March 7, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Kincardine Bulldogs looked poised to take a 3-0 series stranglehold on the Wingham Ironmen late in Game 3 on Sunday night at the Davidson Centre, but Jesse Coombs evidently had other plans.

Three local athletes bring home medals from Olympic weightlifting provincials

Nicole Beswitherick March 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Ontario Masters Provincials in Olympic Lifting was held in St. Thomas on Feb. 24, and local athletes Stephanie Brooks, Karla Daviau and Angie Alexander all came home with medals.

Hymers tourney set to roll this weekend, March 8-10

Dan McNee March 6, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

U11 hockey teams from across the region and beyond will once again take centre stage – rather, centre ice – in North Perth this weekend, as the annual Gord Hymers Tournament is set to roll March 8-10.

Upper Maitland Mustangs U9 fall short in championship finale

Submitted February 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Upper Maitland Mustangs U9 HL squad participated in the recent Barrie Sharks Winter Classic Tournament where the girls won every game up until the championship finale, finishing as silver medalists. 

Drives to meet Applekings for OEHL McLean Trophy

Dan McNee February 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Milverton Four Wheel Drives and Georgian Bay Applekings will have the opportunity to play for the Ontario Elite Hockey League’s consolation prize when the McLean Trophy championship series gets underway this weekend.

Mustangs, Predators clashed in OWHA playdowns

Dan McNee February 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL – The U15 Upper Maitland Mustangs and Central Perth Predators clashed in OWHA playdowns on Feb. 22 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Cyclones add to league-best home record with shutout over Bandits

Dan McNee February 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones’ playoff tuneup continued late last week with another pair of decisive victories as the 2023-24 GOJHL regular season continues to march towards its conclusion.

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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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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