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Listowel U18 soccer squads in action

Dan McNee June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The 2023 North Perth Minor Soccer League season is well underway.

Future of Listowel Minor Ball on display at Optimist Park

Dan McNee June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The future of Listowel Minor Baseball was on display June 15 at Optimist Park, when Rookie Blue took on Rookie Black in 2023 regular season action.

Good times had at Roy Bean Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

Mike Wilson June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The sounds of horseshoes and good times filled the air at the Listowel Legion on Saturday afternoon, as the annual Roy Bean Memorial Horseshoe Tournament was played. The pits were filled most of the day with pitchers under blue skies. Pictured: Peggy Wiens watches her pitch sail across the pit.

Meulensteen signs with Jr. Cyclones for 2023-24

Dan McNee June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Given the season that Harrison Meulensteen had in 2022-23, his recent signing with the Listowel Junior Cyclones for the upcoming campaign may be the least surprising news of the off-season.

Cricket matches a big draw in Wingham

Mike Wilson June 22, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

More than 2.5 billion people across the globe consider themselves a fan of cricket. However, in our small corner of midwestern Ontario, the game has failed to catch on. Until now.

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Howick Minor Ball Day

Mike Wilson June 22, 2023Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Minor Ball hosted its annual Howick Minor Ball Day on Saturday, June 17 at the Fordwich Ball Park. All of the Howick Hawks teams participated in games throughout the day. There was also a silent auction, raffle and concession booth.

BBBS holds inaugural fundraising tournament at Wingham Golf and Curling Club

Dan McNee June 22, 2023Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron has enjoyed over 25 years of success through its Kincardine-based Golf Fore Kids’ Sake fundraising tournament, and by all indications the first go-round of the Wingham-based tournament last week will result in the start of an equally-successful tra

Teeswater-Culross arena ice season to begin Sept. 1

Mike Wilson June 22, 2023Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The topic of installing ice at one of the two arenas in South Bruce a month earlier than usual was a hot one at the June 13 council meeting.

IN PHOTOS: Listowel Minor Ball Day 2023

Melissa Dunphy June 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Lots of fun was had at Listowel Minor Ball Day on June 10 throughout the Memorial Park area in Listowel.

IN PHOTOS: Elma Minor Ball Weekend 2023

Melissa Dunphy June 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Elma Minor Ball Weekend was a home run. The weekend saw its teams play some serious ball June 9-10 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex’s ball diamonds.

LDSS athletes compete at OFSAA championships

Midwestern Newspapers June 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Following success at the WOSSAA regional track and field championships in late May, two Listowel District Secondary School student-athletes earned spots at the provincial finals.

Legionnaires sweep double-header with upstart London squad

Midwestern Newspapers June 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

There have been plenty of highs and lows to the start of the 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League season for the Listowel Legionnaires, but the former continues to outweigh the latter for the club of late following a successful home double-header on June 10.

LDSS girls’ slo-pitch team claims silver at Huron-Perth championships

Midwestern Newspapers June 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The LDSS girls’ slo-pitch team won silver at the Huron-Perth championships on June 6 in Exeter. Pictured, back row from left: Coach Donaldson, Claire McCutcheon, Hayley King, Harlee Stevens, Cami Restrepo, Ashlyn Hill, Kamryn Coombs, Lauryn Town, Coach Bitton. Front row: Isabelle Meulensteen, Reece

IN PHOTOS: F.E. Madill hosts regional elementary school track and field meet

Dan McNee June 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The regional elementary school track and field finals were held at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham on June 7, with student-athletes from throughout the region vying for those coveted red, blue and white ribbons.

Madill discus athletes compete at OFSAA championships

Midwestern Newspapers June 14, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Following success at the WOSSAA regional track and field championships in late May, two F.E. Madill student-athletes earned spots at the provincial finals last weekend.

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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.

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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.”

Bluewater District School Board maintains nine trustee positions for 2026 election, approves policies and planning measures

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) will maintain nine trustee positions for the 2026 municipal election, with no changes to how those seats are distributed across its jurisdiction in Bruce and Grey Counties.

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.

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

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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

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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.

Second annual I Am Huron campaign kicks off

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

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