The Wingham Ironmen saw their scoring dry up at an inopportune time last weekend, as the PJHL club squandered a chance to climb the North Pollock Division standings with the 2022-23 regular season winding down.
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Madill basketball squads advance to playoff semis
Both the F.E. Madill junior and senior boys’ basketball teams advanced to the Huron-Perth Athletics final four following strong showings in their respective playoff quarter-final matchups on Feb. 13.
Developer files appeal against Morris-Turnberry to Ontario Land Tribunal
A local developer has filed an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal against the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
Mildmay Moose win FBAC U20 Provincial Championship for third straight year
The Mildmay Moose brought home gold from the FBAO U20 Boys Provincial Championship in Belleville, Feb. 10-12. This marks the third consecutive year the Moose have won the provincial title. The Moose went undefeated in the tournament, scoring 11 goals while allowing only one goal in four games. The n
Durham on brink of elimination in Senior AA quarter-finals
The Durham Thundercats have some heavy lifting to do if the WOAA Senior AA club wants to extend its 2023 postseason.
Capitals score late goal to defeat Barons
In local PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals bounced back from a 7-3 defeat at the hands of the seventh-place Goderich Flyers on Feb. 11, to win 5-4 in Hanover the next afternoon against the second-place Barons.
Bluewater District School Board conducts 2023-24 budget public consultation survey
Members of the public are being invited to share their feedback as part of Bluewater District School Board’s annual budget planning process.
Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.4 per cent in January
The local unemployment rate increased by 0.8 percentage points in January.
Workplace injuries result in $75K fine for Walkerton company
A Walkerton company, John Ernewein Limited, a company involved in agricultural and commercial contracting, was fined $75,000 in provincial offences court in Stratford on Jan. 10 of this year for a workplace incident in Brunner, Ont.
Bruce County’s long-term care residents, families express positive experiences
Bruce County’s long term care residents and families expressed positive overall experiences at Brucelea Haven (Walkerton) and Gateway Haven (Wiarton) in a recent survey.
Mudmen return to Victoria Jubilee Hall on March 25
Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” return to Victoria Jubilee Hall next month as part of their 25th anniversary tour.
South Bruce pondering 6.67 per cent tax increase
Council is considering a 6.67 per cent tax increase as part of its 2023 budget deliberations.
Ontario Service Awards presented in Formosa
Six members of the Formosa Lions Club were presented with Ontario 2022 Volunteer Service Awards on Feb. 9 for their commitment to volunteerism.
If it isn’t perfect, do it!
My middle son is a skilled soccer player. His love for the game coupled with some very impressive ball skills makes him a joy to watch. He’s nine and so much better at soccer than me, that I often find myself watching and learning.
A trip down memory lane
As a child, the excitement of walking to the local video rental store was unmatched.
