Tag: Basketball
Olivia Rourke Foundation donates $10,000 to support cancer care and research
Olivia Rourke, 17, died tragically in a car accident along with three of her softball teammates and coach in May. Her family and friends ensured the charity basketball tournament she was organizing went ahead just weeks later.
London high school uber-athlete wins 3 MVP awards in 3 sports
A London high school athlete has accomplished a feat that his veteran coach says he can’t recall ever happening before in the local sports scene.
Dog brews and creative hubs pitched during 2025 Hawks’ Nest in Hanover
Over $40,000 was doled out to local entrepreneurs in a Dragon’s Den-inspired event at the Hanover Civic Theatre Thursday night. Six adult finalists and one youth pitched their business ideas live on stage to a panel of successful business leaders at the 2025 Hawks’ Nest show. The panel of investors — the “Hawks” — included […]
Goderich council hears options on Memorial Arena revitalization
GODERICH – Goderich council has been presented with a concept to repurpose the town’s closed Memorial Arena and will consult with local service clubs before making a decision. As previously reported, council passed a motion during a special Jan. 3 meeting to close the arena until further notice, citing safety and accessibility concerns. A task force […]
Scorekeeper, referee hit in melee at London youth basketball event: Witness
The Battleground 519 tournament included more than 30 girls basketball teams from across Ontario