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Three local gyms welcomed over 100 Grade 7 students

Submitted May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Three of North Perth local gyms welcomed over 100 Grade 7 students from North Perth Westfield Elementary School to learn about the importance of fitness. 

Luke Brubacher drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats, eyes up NFL career

Nicole Beswitherick May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected eight Canadian  players in the May 1 Canadian Football League (CFL) draft – including 6’5”, 246-pound defensive lineman Luke Brubacher from Listowel who was drafted 16th overall in round two.

Cyclones split first two Sutherland Cup games

Midwestern Newspapers May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones split the opening games of their Sutherland Cup final series with the St. Marys Lincolns, losing a 3-2 squeaker at home in the opening game on May 3 before taking game four by a 4-1 count on the road April 5.

Ty Cross played 8-ball for 30 hours to raise funds for ALS

Nicole Beswitherick May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

As part of the Challenge Accepted Foundation, Ty Cross began playing 8-ball on May 4 at 10 a.m. and continued playing until 4 p.m. the following day at Wroxeter Community Hall to raise funds for ALS.

May 9, 2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers May 9, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

2014 – A bylaw to bring ATVs to the trails in North Perth was defeated for the third time after a vote from North Perth Council.

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s Community Show features artistic expression from all ages

Rachel Hammermueller May 9, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

BLYTH – The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is hosting its annual community show May 11 through May 31, highlighting a diverse range of pieces from local artists of all ages.

Legionnaires season opens with Junior/Senior tilt

Midwestern Newspapers May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Senior and Junior Legionnaires will tune up for regular season baseball by playing an exhibition game at the John Bell Diamond on May 3. Game time is 7:30pm.

Public access phones outside OPP buildings updated to new E-phones

Submitted May 2, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Members of the public who visit West Region detachments after-hours will have access to a new public access calling system outside OPP facilities.

GM BluePlan merges to become GEI Consultants; maintains environmental focus

Melissa Dunphy May 2, 2024Editorials, Listowel Banner

Being on top of the latest technology and environmental practices, is what GM BluePlan Engineering is used to doing.

Christine Brandt to be Brockton community development co-ordinator

Submitted May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Municipality of Brockton has announced the hiring of Christine Brandt as the incoming community development co-ordinator for the municipality.

Police warn about increase in investment and cryptocurrency scams in local area

Submitted May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP is warning that fraud is becoming increasingly prevalent in its five municipalities.

Bruce County Public Library report highlights growth, community engagement

Submitted May 2, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) has released its 2023 annual report, showcasing what county officials say is “a year of remarkable accomplishments and community engagement.”

Annual Art Hunt looking for artists

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The third annual Art Hunt is now accepting artist registrations, ahead of the June 15 event. 

Grey Bruce Public Health raises awareness of plastic pollution in Earth Day efforts

Submitted May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In recognition of Earth Day, which was celebrated on April 22, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is helping to raise awareness of environmental issues as well as the importance of actions to advance climate change mitigation and adaptation.

LDSS kick off 2024 soccer season

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick resident charged in Mapleton Break and Enter

On Feb. 26, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a break and enter at a residence within Mapleton Township. The suspect fled the residence prior to police arrival and was subsequently arrested on March 7, at approximately 6 p.m.

Madill students join protest against OSAP changes

On March 12, students at F. E. Madill joined other high schools across the region who participated in a province-wide walkout to protest changes to the Ontario Student Loan Program (OSAP) that they say will make post-secondary education unaffordable for many who already struggle to pay for school.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

By Heather MacEwen

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Howick resident charged in Mapleton Break and Enter

By Submitted

On Feb. 26, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a break and enter at a residence within Mapleton Township. The suspect fled the residence prior to police arrival and was subsequently arrested on March 7, at approximately 6 p.m.

By Heather MacEwen

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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