The Wingham U11 Rep Ironmen had hosting honours at this year’s Regional Silver Stick ‘B’ and ‘C’ tournaments over the last week, with the squad coming up short in the ‘C’ bracket with three losses in preliminary pool play.
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Lucknow’s Staehli wins Canadian XC Championship, qualifies for 2023 worlds
It was a 2022 season to remember for Lucknow native Julie-Anne Staehli, even if it didn’t get off to the start she wanted.
Girls win, boys lose as Madill opens varsity hockey season
The 2022-23 Huron-Perth high school varsity hockey season is underway, with the F.E. Madill boys’ squad unable to replicate the early success of the girls’ team last week.
Ironmen take down Capitals, Flyers in weekend tilts
The Wingham Junior Ironmen are steadily making ground in the PJHL’s North Pollock Division standings.
Investigation into John Street apartment fire continues
Emergency services responded to a fire at 308 John St. the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 1.
North Perth man victim of extortion after sending ‘explicit photo’ to woman he met online
Police are reminding residents of the dangers of engaging in online chats following an incident in North Perth that saw a local man become the victim of extortion.
Chris Peabody acclaimed new Bruce County warden
Bruce County council held its inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 term on Thursday, Dec. 1.
Local health partners asking residents to help ‘remove pressure’ from health care system
A group of local health and social service partners is asking residents to “work together” to help local hospitals reduce emergency department visits during the cold and flu season.
‘Don’t pay the con artist’: Police say area residents lost over $10,000 last week
The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after reports that more than $10,000 was lost this past week in southern Bruce County.
OPP offers tips to help send ‘porch pirates’ away empty-handed
Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.
McDonagh Insurance’s ‘Giving Tuesday’ fundraiser brings in $56K for Wingham hospital
The community responded with amazing generosity to a goal set out by one local company’s challenge for ‘Giving Tuesday’ on Nov. 29.
COVID outbreak at Wingham hospital declared over, Nov. 30
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Wingham and District Hospital has been declared over by Huron Perth Public Health, as of Nov. 30.
Listowel man wins Royal Victoria Hospital Auxiliary’s 50/50 draw
Brian Prentice from Listowel was the jackpot winner of the monthly Royal Victoria Hospital Auxiliary (Barrie) 50/50 community draw on Oct. 20. He won $110,332 and was excited to be presented with his cheque on Oct. 28 courtesy of Auxiliary President Lise McCourt. The RVH Auxiliary is raising funds t
Bulldogs split home tests
Harrison Meulensteen’s five-point night wasn’t enough for the Bulldogs to upset the top-seeded Mount Forest Patriots on Friday night, but his five-point outing on Saturday against Goderich was certainly efficient enough to help take down the Flyers.
Listowel rink wins Home Again Classic
The host team proved to be the best team at the Home Again Classic, held this past weekend at the Listowel Curling Club (LCC).
