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Capitals stay out of last place with overtime victory over Mount Forest

Denny Scott January 8, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Only four points separates the bottom half of the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League, with the Walkerton Capital’s 20 points keeping the squad ahead of the Wingham Ironmen and out of the basement by one point.

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49ers compete in Kincardine Regional Silver Stick tournament

Denny Scott January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Submitted December 18, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

U13-1 squad claims two tournament titles, completes successful food drive

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones U13-1 team are celebrating their win at the recent Bob Beaumont Tournament in Parry Sound Tournament and the success of a food drive hosted by the local team.

U15B Southwest Surge take on Midwest 49ers

Patrick Raftis December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Southwest Surge took on the Midwest 49ers in a U15B game at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Dec. 14.

Cyclones go into shootout on Sunday game

Nicole Beswitherick December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) and the Elmira Sugar Kings (second in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went head to head for the “Battle of 86” on Friday, Dec. 12 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

First annual Santaspiel a sucess

Kelsey Bent December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

WINGHAM - Many were dressed in their Christmas finest for the first annual Santaspiel hosted at the Maitland Granite Curling Club on Dec. 13. 

Legionnaires request a season-long signage agreement with North Perth

Kelsey Bent December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Legionnaire organization is leading off in advance of its 2026 baseball season with a request for more sign time.

U13 Predators are champs

Submitted December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

PERTH - The U13 Central Perth Predators travelled to Twin Center on the November 29-30 weekend for the Richard Vollmer Memorial and Rep Classic Tournament.

Junior Slam hosts local youth in trial competitive curling event

Tyler Schaefer December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - On Dec. 6-7, The Listowel Curling Club hosted a U15 Junior Slam event.

Two local youth garner provincial qualification

Tyler Schaefer December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

ST. THOMAS - It was a memorable weekend for two local youth curlers, as both Gavyn Harwood and Brooke Schaefer secured spots at the U18 Provincial Championship alongside their respective teams.

Cyclones take one, drop one in weekend action

Nicole Beswitherick December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League, GOHL) were back at the Steve Memorial Complex on Friday, Dec. 5 to face off against the London Nationals (Third in the Western Conference of the GOHL).

Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

Heather MacEwen December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

WDCS girls basketball team makes “historic” OFSAA run

Emily Bowen December 4, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) girls basketball team achieved the deepest Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) run in the school’s history after advancing to the quarterfinals in the ‘A’ division tournament held Nov. 21–23.

Listowel Cyclones 10th in conference after weekend victory over Caledon

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones, currently 10th in the Western Conference of the GOJHL, went up against the Caledon Bombers on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, coming out with another victory.

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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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Listowel Curling Club hosts mixed doubles curling event

Mixed Doubles curling is the fastest growing discipline in the curling world. While it has been part of the last three Olympics, it is still a new experience for many curlers.

Listowel BIA sign contest deadline looms

LISTOWEL - The Listowel BIA continues to accept art work to the Summer Street Banner as part of their broader banner initiative, which is to brighten the town in an eye-catching way for years to come. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their custom designs before the April, 26 deadline.

See all Listowel area articles.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

Bluewater school board urges consultation as province considers removing English public school board trustees

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is raising concerns about a possible move by the province to remove English public school trustees, warning it could “weaken local representation and reduce accountability in Ontario’s education system.”

See all Mildmay area articles.

Steam tug “Prince Alfred” was locked in the ice pack off Tobermory

In 1879 the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O’Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents.

Scone Crokinole Club launches 17th season of friendly competition

SCONE - April 1 marked the start of season 17 for the Scone Crokinole Club.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Lake Huron Coastal Centre looking for volunteers for Goderich Shoreline Clean-up

In celebration of Earth Day, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is inviting volunteers to help protect the shoreline at the annual Goderich Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Christopher’s Beach.

Second annual I Am Huron campaign kicks off

This initiative celebrates the positive impact immigrants make in Huron County and highlights their contributions to the community.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake

Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.

Columnists

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

By Emily Bowen

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

Lake Huron Coastal Centre looking for volunteers for Goderich Shoreline Clean-up

By Submitted

In celebration of Earth Day, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is inviting volunteers to help protect the shoreline at the annual Goderich Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Christopher’s Beach.

Listowel Curling Club hosts mixed doubles curling event

By Submitted

Mixed Doubles curling is the fastest growing discipline in the curling world. While it has been part of the last three Olympics, it is still a new experience for many curlers.

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