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Capitals drop season opener in Mitchell

Mike Wilson September 21, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton played its first PJHL game under the Capitals banner on Sunday afternoon. The Capitals travelled to Mitchell to take on the defending Pollock Division champion Hawks to open the 2022-23 season.

Staehli wins Canadian 5K Championship

Kelsey Bent September 14, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

On Sept. 11, Julie-Anne Staehli claimed gold at the 2022 Canadian 5K Championship.

Coombs headlines new Cyclones leadership group

Dan McNee September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Junior Cyclones’ coaching staff has selected its 2022-23 leadership group, and heading up that core group of players will be Listowel’s Carter Coombs.

Junior Cyclones split first two tilts of regular season

Dan McNee September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The 2022-23 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) regular season is officially underway, with the Listowel Cyclones going 1-1-0 on their campaign-opening road trip last weekend.

Conners, Pendrith set for Presidents Cup bid next week

Midwestern Newspapers September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

For the first time in tournament history, more than one Canadian will compete for the Presidents Cup as part of the International team roster.

Listowel 13U wins OBA ‘D’ championship

Dan McNee September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel 13U OBA Legionnaires capped a largely dominant Labour Day weekend by winning the provincial ‘D’ baseball title in Port Dover.

Walkerton Legion hosts Doug Hewitson Memorial Golf Tournament

Submitted September 14, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The weather was perfect for the Doug Hewitson Memorial Golf Tournament, held Aug. 14. The winning team will have their names engraved on the trophy presented at the Walkerton Legion. Pictured, from left: Andy Critchfield, Murray Cassidy, Branch 102 Sports Officer Ron Lamont, Perry Davies and Brian F

Cyclones split preseason tests with Sugar Kings

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Junior Cyclones completed their 2022-23 GOJHL preseason tune up with a 3-1 road victory over the Elmira Sugar Kings on Sept. 4.

Listowel captures 11U OBA crown

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The championship game against your biggest rival. Extra innings. Home diamond and big crowd. Doesn’t get much better than that with a provincial baseball title on the line.

Brockton man to compete in World Water Ski Show Tournament

Pauline Kerr September 7, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The 2022 World Water Ski Show Tournament in Winter Haven, Florida, will have a familiar face among the competitors – Baxter Legace.

Wingham U11 wins Tri-County Championship

Submitted September 7, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham’s U11 team won the A-Side championships at the 2022 Tri-County year-end ball tournament hosted in Benmiller.

Conners wraps season with 26th-place finish at East Lake

Dan McNee August 31, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Playing in his third Tour Championship in four years last weekend, Corey Conners wrapped up his 2021-22 campaign with a respectable showing of 26th place at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia in the PGA Tour’s annual season finale.

Two Listowel teams fight for 11U WOBA South Division Championship

Submitted August 31, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

MITCHELL – Listowel sent three teams to Mitchell for the 11U WOBA South Division Championship on…

Diana Sweets hosts spaghetti supper for Listowel School of Dance

Mike Wilson August 31, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Diana Sweets was the place to be for dinner on Thursday, Aug. 25, as the restaurant…

All wheels park coming to Milverton

Mike Wilson August 31, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

It all started with a question. “Wouldn’t it be great to add a little ‘skatepark’ and a few benches for youth and their peers to meet?” wrote Evelyn Mueller, a mother of four young boys to the Optimist Club of Mornington.

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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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