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News

Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments

Midwestern Newspapers October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Oct. 13, 2025 U16A – Bruce Grey Bulls (4) at Southeast Surge (3) Oct. 14, 2025 U11B – Southeast…

Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments

Denny Scott October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results from the past week.

Ironmen, Patriots down Capitals in PJHL action over weekend

Denny Scott October 23, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

After posting its first win of the season, the Walkerton Capitals squad were unable to recreate that success over the weekend, dropping games to Wingham and Mount Forest.

CUPW rotating strikes begin in Listowel, Wingham

Midwestern Newspapers October 22, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL/WINGHAM - On Oct. 22, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) was seen striking in front of the post offices in Listowel and Wingham. 

Surge fields 12 teams between new A, B-level hockey leagues

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Southeast Surge minor hockey association has had a good start to its year according to association Chair Geoff Gunson, despite some early growing pains.

Midwest 49ers have good season start despite challenges

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Walkerton Herald-Times

The Midwest 49ers minor hockey association has come together for some impressive hockey this year, winning a number of early-season tournaments.

Capitals earn first win of season, down K

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals squad has scored its first victory of the season, downing the Kincardine Bulldogs 4-2 in Walkerton on Friday night.

‘I Am Huron’ awards recognize newcomers, immigrants in county

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Two business owners in Wingham were recently recognized through the I Am Huron awards, which honours immigrants and newcomers for making a difference in their communities.

The Ironmen faced off against the Hanover Barons at home on Oct. 11. Pictured is Barons’ defenceman Robert Nicholson fending off Ironman forward Noah Wettlaufer during an attempt at a goal on the Barons’ net. Barons took the win with a final score of 4 - 1. (Rachel Hammermueller photo)

Ironmen hold off Barons for two periods after falling behind in first

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen squad held the Hanover Barons to two scoreless periods during the teams’ match on Oct. 11, however a difficult first period saw the first-place Barons claim victory.

Whitecaps executive overcome ice challenges

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The West Coast Whitecaps minor hockey program has started well according to Chairperson/President Ryan Sanders.

Resurfacing of east approach to Durham Street bridge should be done by month’s end

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

A report that’s being presented at the Oct. 16 meeting of Bruce County council states that phase one of the Durham Street Bridge rehabilitation is complete, and phase two continues to progress on budget.

Sacred Heart Cross Country team gain titles at Waterloo District Invitational

Submitted October 16, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Sacred Heart High School Cross Country team put their training into practice on Oct. 9 at the…

Community meetings to offer information on local human trafficking

Submitted October 16, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural

To help raise awareness and start important conversations, the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) and partners are hosting a series of community awareness townhall meetings. 

Walk for Wenjack taking place at Riverbend Park on Oct. 21

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton and Bruce County are hosting a Walk for Wenjack on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. at Riverbend Park, Walkerton.

Art Wall exhibit has avian focus

Submitted October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch welcomes local artist Brenda Korell back to the Art Wall. 

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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