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Sports

LDSS juniors capture WOSSAA badminton crown

Dan McNee May 12, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

What a spring for the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) junior badminton team.

Walkerton District Community School basketball program returns

Submitted May 11, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Hawks competing for PJHL Tier II championship this weekend

Midwestern Newspapers May 11, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

GUELPH – The Walkerton Hawks are two wins away from becoming PJHL Tier II Champions.

Hawks announce new president, executive

Submitted May 11, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The Walkerton Hawks will start a new chapter in the organization with a new executive team for the 2022-23 season. 

LDSS senior girls got into the win column for the first time this season

Dan McNee May 11, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

LDSS senior girls got into the win column

Madill Mustangs bring home three wins

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Listowel Squash Courts wraps ‘22 men’s league

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

If there was any evidence needed that squash is growing in popularity here in North Perth, look no further than the men’s ladder league at the Listowel Squash Courts.

Spring sports

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

It was a great day to dust off the sports equipment this past Saturday. (Top) Brothers Maison (left) and Kaiden Padfield broke out the rackets on April 30 at the tennis court beside the North Perth Chamber of Commerce. (Above) Emily Weber joined her mom, brother, and father – Jessica (pictured), Leo

Cyclones’ captain wins Leroy Jamieson Memorial Award

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Listowel Junior Cyclones captain Jaden Goldie quietly put together an outstanding GOJHL campaign in 2021-22, and his efforts did not go unnoticed by the Midwest brass when determining annual conference awards on May 1.

Soo Greyhounds draft Tate Vader in fifth round of OHL Priority Selection

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Tate Vader is headed north to the Soo.

Plenty of pickleball action

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Between The Lines Sports Campus in Listowel is the place to be for seniors’ pickleball throughout…

LDSS takes baseball season opener over Stratford DSS

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School boys’ varsity Lightning baseball squad got off to a productive start in their 2022 spring season, doubling up the Stratford DSS Bears 10-5 at John Bell South on May 2.

F.E. Madill senior girls soccer drop contest to St. Michael

Kelsey Bent May 4, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill senior girls’ soccer team lost 5-1 to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School on April 26 at home. This was the first game of their spring season. The Mustangs are back on the pitch May 5 in an away game against Central Huron Secondary School. Pictured mid-air is Melissa Jacobs.

Dinning Cup returns to Madill after two years

Kelsey Bent May 4, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

After a two-year break, F.E. Madill was able to host the 14th Matthew Dinning Memorial Cup rugby tournament on April 27.  

Stanley Cup Playoffs set to be one wild ride

Dan McNee May 4, 2022Columns, Listowel Banner, Sports

It’s Stanley Cup Playoffs time once again. And while my Flyers are absent from the top 16 for the second straight year – really they were absent from any sort of contention by November – the eight first-round matchups are going to make for some highly entertaining television.

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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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