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Sports

Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep team wins WOAA Championship

Submitted March 17, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep team defeated the Kincardine Kinucks in four games to win the WOAA Cruickshank Championship on March 9. The team will be participating in the OMHA Championship tournament next month.

Hawks down two in PJHL Pollock Division quarter-finals

Pauline Kerr March 17, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Mount Forest Patriots lead the Walkerton Hawks two games to none in the first round of playoffs.

Conners ties for 11th at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Dan McNee March 11, 2022Sports

BAY HILL, FLORIDA – Corey Conners has had plenty of success at many different tournaments on the PGA Tour, but there’s no question he steps it up for the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Panthers participate in tournament

Submitted March 10, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Panthers senior girls’ volleyball squad participated in a mini four-team tournament last weekend in Cambridge.

Cycs drop pair to Centennials, fall to Siskins to begin road trip

Dan McNee March 10, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

WATERLOO – With nine games remaining in their 2021-22 regular season schedule, one can only speculate where the Listowel Cyclones will wind up in the Midwestern Conference standings at month’s end, and who the club will potentially meet in the opening round of the GOJHL post-season.

Ironmen request for extended use of Wingham ice rink approved with conditions

Cory Bilyea March 9, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen submitted a request to North Huron council asking that the ice at the Wescast Community Complex remain in until the end of April.

Gord Hymers hockey tourney marks return this weekend

Dan McNee March 9, 2022Sports

NORTH PERTH – One of Listowel’s premier minor hockey events marks its return this weekend, as the revamped Gord Hymers U11 Tournament is set to welcome a dozen teams from across the province for some fun-filled competition.

LDSS senior boys wrap high school basketball season

Bea Todd March 9, 2022Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel District Secondary School Lightning basketball team’s season has come to starts and stops due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

WDCS junior boys’ basketball team off to hot start

Submitted March 9, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton District Community School junior boys’ basketball team is undefeated in league play so far this year. Pictured, from left: Connor Schuster, Landon Graul, Landen Adams, Neil Heaney, Austin Greig, Conner McIntosh, Keaton Neilly, Keaton Bowman.  Absent: Blake Beitz, Travis Goll, Cody McIn

Hawks meet Patriots in first round of playoffs

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Hawks completed their regular season on the weekend, with a 2-0 loss to the Mount Forest Patriots Friday night on home ice, and a 4-4 tie Sunday evening in Goderich against the Flyers.

Petrolia eliminates Milverton from Senior ‘A’ postseason

Dan McNee March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Milverton Four Wheel Drives were in tough against the top seed of the WOAA Senior ‘A’ championship bracket, with the Petrolia Squires advancing to the league final following a series sweep last weekend.

Central Perth U11 LL hosts Goderich

Dan McNee March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Central Perth U11 LL Predators were in action against Goderich on Feb. 24 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton on Feb. 24. Goderich prevailed in a 6-0 shutout victory.

Cyclones’ winning streak snapped at four games

Dan McNee March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Arriving in Brantford on Saturday night riding a four-game winning streak, the Listowel Junior Cyclones were unable to take advantage of the last-place Bandits, falling 4-1.

Youth Curling in Wingham to continue through end of April

Submitted March 3, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Youth Curling is a fun way to get exercise, skill-building experience, and to make new friends for 20 young curlers each week at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. Assistance and instruction is offered by a dedicated group of eight adult volunteer curlers. The curlers were excited to learn last week

Mitchell shuts out Walkerton in Pollock Division action

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Hawks fans who made the trip to Mitchell on Saturday evening saw the team handed a 3-0 defeat by their hosts.

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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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