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Sports

LDSS juniors to host Huron-Perth soccer championships, May 26

Dan McNee May 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

A successful 2022 regular season has resulted in the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) junior squads hosting the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff rounds, scheduled for May 26.

Jr. Legionnaires rally but fall short against Mitchell in home opener

Dan McNee May 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Riding the momentum of a dominant season opener the week before, the offense was still working for the Listowel Junior Legionnaires but some early defensive woes proved to be the club’s undoing on May 20.

Local group receives Guinness verification for burpee record

Dan McNee May 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

After a nine-month wait, it’s officially official.

55-plus games are back for 2022

Midwestern Newspapers May 24, 2022Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The 55-plus games for 2022 have begun.

Walkerton Hawks Jr. C Hockey Club rebrands as Walkerton Capitals

Submitted May 24, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Club president James Lang announced this week that the Walkerton Jr. C Hockey Club will have a new name and logo.

LDSS Huron-Perth Track and Field Championships Results

Dan McNee May 19, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Field Events Junior girls’ long jump 2. Jillian Alexander

Legionnaires rout Nationals in 2022 MOSBL season opener

Dan McNee May 19, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

There may have been some pre-game jitters for the Listowel Junior Legionnaires heading into their 2022 season opener last Friday night, but they certainly didn’t last long.

LDSS senior girls and boys’ soccer teams were in action on May 10

Dan McNee May 19, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The LDSS senior girls and boys’ soccer teams were in action on May 10, with a pair of home games each against visiting St. Marys and F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill, LDSS senior boys soccer teams plays to 1-1 draw

Dan McNee May 18, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill senior boys were under early furious pressure from the LDSS Lightning on May 10, but ultimately earned a 1-1 draw in Huron-Perth high school soccer action last Tuesday afternoon. The Mustangs (1-4-2) also earned their first victory of the 2022 spring season earlier in the day, shutti

Wingham Minor Hockey hosts awards banquet

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Minor Hockey hosted it’s annual banquet on May 6 at the Wingham Legion.

Annual Night for Mental Health brings FIFA all-star to Ripley

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The woman who scored Canada’s first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup goal is coming to Ripley. 

Still time to register a team in Golf Fore Kids’ Sake fundraising tournament

Submitted May 18, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Golf Fore Kids’ Sake, presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kincardine and District, is scheduled for June 3 and 4 at Ainsdale Golf Course.

Local hockey heavyweight preparing for Ice Wars comp

Patrick Raftis May 12, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

With hundreds of fights under his gloves over decades of competitive hockey at various levels, Minto 81’s forward Corey Allen could certainly be considered an ice warrior.

LDSS varsity boys’ baseball

Dan McNee May 12, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The LDSS varsity boys’ baseball squad was in tough against the visiting St. Michael Catholic Secondary School Warriors

LDSS senior boys rolling early with undefeated soccer record

Dan McNee May 12, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

It’s become quite evident that the LDSS senior boys’ soccer squad couldn’t wait to get the spring season going, as the Lightning (4-0-2) remain undefeated following their first six games of the campaign.

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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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