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U15 Reps see OMHA bid end in group stage

Dan McNee April 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel U15 Rep B Cyclones were unable to advance beyond the group stage of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Tier 1 championships in Barrie on April 7-9.

Conners misses cut at Masters

Dan McNee April 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Only a few days removed from capturing his second career PGA Tour victory, Corey Conners was unable to generate much momentum at the 87th edition of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club last week.

Wingham schools represented at Elementary School Curling Championships

Dan McNee April 5, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Thirty-two elementary school curling teams descended upon the Wingham Golf and Curling Club last week for the Ontario Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. Wingham was well represented at the event, with Maitland River Elementary School and Sacred Heart School participating.

Listowel U9 Tier 1 Cyclones finish up 2022-23 season

Dan McNee April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

With the 2022-23 minor hockey season wrapping up, the Listowel U9 Tier 1 Cyclones helped close out their campaign with a home date against the Mid-Huron Huskies at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on March 29. The Cyclones were doubled up 6-3 by the visitors. Pictured:

Ironmen fall to Pats in Game 7

Dan McNee April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen took the division’s top club to the limit, but in the end fell just short in their bid for a berth in the Pollock finals.

Westfield captures provincial elementary school curling title

Submitted April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

In 2020, the pandemic delayed Wingham from hosting the Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. It returned these three years later and a local team came out on top. 

Listowel U15 Rep squad eyes provincial title

Dan McNee April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

As many in the sporting world are fond of saying, first you have to learn how to lose before you understand what it takes to win.

Conners wins Texas Open for second time

Dan McNee April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Four years ago, Malory Conners was the first to run out on to the 18th green to congratulate her husband on his first career PGA Tour victory at the 2019 Valero Texas Open.

Madill claims OFSAA girls’ hockey bronze

Dan McNee March 29, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

It may have not been the end result the Madill Mustangs were hoping for, but the girls’ varsity squad still capped its 2022-23 high school hockey season as third-best in all of Ontario.

Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U13 Rep Girls win WOAA Championship, qualify for provincials

Mike Wilson March 29, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

To say the Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U13 Rep team are on a hot streak may be an understatement.

Listowel U9 Tier 2 Cyclones end season on losing note

Dan McNee March 29, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The U9 Tier 2 Listowel Cyclones hosted the South Bruce Blades on March 26 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, falling 6-1 to the visitors.

Ironmen trail Patriots 2-1 in Pollock semifinals

Dan McNee March 29, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

After a disheartening 5-0 loss in Game 1 of the PJHL Pollock Division semifinals, the Wingham Ironmen got back in their best-of-seven series with the Mount Forest Patriots with a pair of much closer tilts over the weekend.

Central Perth hosts highly successful All-Star Sunday

Dan McNee March 29, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Competitive girls’ hockey continues to enjoy an upwards trajectory in the region, and the only evidence of that fact required for the casual fan was to pay a visit to the Perth East Recreation Complex on March 26.

Blyth-Brussels U13 LL squad suffers first defeat of playoffs

Mike Wilson March 23, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth-Brussels Crusaders U13 LL squad travelled to Palmerston to take on the Minto Mad Dogs on March 16. The Crusaders were handed their first loss of the post-season, losing 6-1.

Wingham U15 LL Ironmen win consolation title at Young Canada Week

Submitted March 23, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen U15 LL team travelled to Goderich to take part in the 72nd annual Young Canada Week tournament. After a rocky start, the team steadied the ship and skated away with the U15 LL Consolation Trophy following a 7-2 win over Mid-Huron. Team members include: Dustin Benninger, Darcy DeV

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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.

Howick not proceeding with BYO policy

Council will not be proceeding with the development of a municipal bylaw or policy to permit “bring your own alcohol” at outdoor public events within the township at this time.

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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