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Team Canada keeps racking up wins at the WBSC World Softball Championships

Team Canada continued it's hot streak at the WBSC Men's Softball World Championships in the Czech Republic today.

After beating the rival U.S. team 4-1 yesterday, Canada edged Venezuela 2-1 today to move their record to 5-0. Venezuela came into the game undefeated. Jason Hill had 2 RBI for Canada to help lead them to victory, while Mitchell native Tyler Pauli went 0-1 at the plate. Canadian pitcher Devon McCullough pitched all 7 innings, allowing 1 run off 4 hits with 13 strikeouts.

Canada's next two games are tomorrow against Singapore and Thursday against the Republic of South Africa. Playoffs begin Friday.

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Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home in Wiarton. (Photo courtesy of Bruce County)

Senior's information sessions planned

People can learn more about senior's services and long term care at several upcoming education sessions.

North Huron celebrates upgrades to Cruickshank Park

The Wingham park recently received lighting upgrades, new benches and a commemorative stone

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Sports leaders honoured at W.O.A.A. 79th Annual General Meeting

Among several awards, Nancy Berwick was honoured with the Mike Weichel Honour Award, while the David H. Jacobi Memorial President’s Award went to Gary Gravett.

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11-year-old pedestrian hurt in Owen Sound collision

A 32-year-old man is charged with careless driving and failing to yield to a pedestrian in relation to the collision Thursday morning.

Household hazardous waste being collected at a drop off event. Photo courtesy of Bruce County.

Final household hazardous waste collection of the year goes Saturday

The collection will be held at the Southampton Works Yard at 429 Peel St. in Southampton from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.