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Cyclones remain red hot with two more weekend wins

Dan McNee December 21, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

At this point, it’s likely inevitable that the Listowel Cyclones will usurp the Elmira Sugar Kings as the top team in the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference. They’ve certainly played like the top team for the last two months.

Madill Mustangs boys remain winless in Huron-Perth hockey action

Dan McNee December 21, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill Mustangs (0-5-0) fell just short of their first win of the 2023-24 Huron-Perth Athletics varsity boys’ hockey season on Dec. 13, falling to the Stratford DSS Golden Bears (2-3-0) 6-5 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.

Lancers shellacked by Royals in OEHL action

Mike Wilson December 21, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

There wasn’t much for the Lucknow Lancers to write home about on Sunday afternoon.

Ironmen wrap calendar year with win, loss

Dan McNee December 21, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen have wrapped the 2023 portion of their current PJHL campaign, posting a win and a loss over a pair of opponents last weekend.

U11C 86ers win Silver Stick Championship

Midwestern Newspapers December 21, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The U11C Wingham-Lucknow 86ers are Silver Stick Champions.

Walkerton’s Randy Willick receives CurlON award

Submitted December 21, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Randy Willick from Walkerton was one of six recipients across the province to receive the Curling Community Hero Award from CurlON, the governing body of curling in Ontario. Willick oversees the very successful School Curling Program that involves two local high schools and six area elementary schoo

Walkerton Capitals U18 Rep team wins Lakers Tournament

Submitted December 21, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals U18 Rep C squad won the Shallow Lake Lakers U18 Rep tournament on Saturday, Dec. 16 in dramatic fashion, needing a shoot-out to win the championship game 3-2 over Blyth-Brussels. Walkerton went undefeated over the course of the weekend, winning all four games. Pictured, back r

Thundercats earn split in weekend OEHL action

Mike Wilson December 21, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Durham Thundercats found the back of the net plenty of times in two Ontario Elite Hockey League games on the weekend, but were only able to secure one win in a pair of contests.

Capitals maintain pace in PJHL Pollock Division

Pauline Kerr December 21, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Cap itals followed a hard-fought 2-2 tie Saturday afternoon against the Kincardine Bulldogs with a 5-3 win in Goderich on Sunday.

Lobies Park skating oval being relocated to ball diamonds

Pauline Kerr December 21, 2023Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The skating oval in Lobies Park was one of the few good things that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the skating oval is being relocated to the community centre ball diamonds.

Conners/Henderson finish second at inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational

Dan McNee December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Canadian golfing super duo of Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson certainly left their mark on the first-ever Grant Thornton Invitational, finishing in second and a single stroke off the championship score on Dec. 10 at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida.

Upper Maitland Mustangs U15 squad win Pink on the Rink tournament

Submitted December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The U15 Upper Maitland Mustangs emerged as division champions from the annual Pink on the Rink regional girls’ hockey tournament in Exeter on Dec. 1-2, defeating the Kanata Rangers in the championship final on Saturday night. The team’s player roster consists of: Kailyn Armstrong, Peyton Bartman, Je

Central Perth U15 Girls’ win Meagan Byers Memorial Tournament

Submitted December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Central Perth U15 Predators girls’ team brought home the championship banner from the Meagan Byers Memorial Tournament in Mount Forest this past weekend. The team went undefeated all weekend and upset the hometown Mount Forest team to win the final, 2-0. Pictured, back row from left: Abby Schult

Listowel U11#2 squad captures Regional Silver Stick championship

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel U11#2 LL Cyclones were flawless in Collingwood on Dec. 8-10, en route to capturing the Regional Silver Stick championship.

Drives back in win column after thumping Lancers

Mike Wilson December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are back in the win column after a dominant 7-2 win over the Lucknow Lancers on home ice on Dec. 9.

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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.

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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