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Kelsey Bent

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Kelsey Bent is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Council approves Belmore housing development despite planner’s concerns with potential water contamination

Kelsey Bent July 13, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

An application to change the zoning of a Belmore property has raised concerns for Huron County planners, however the applicants and Morris-Turnberry council disagree.

Howick Township sees increase in tenders for gravel, winter sand

Kelsey Bent July 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council accepted a bid from Joe Kerr Ltd. for $381,624.25 for 28,000 tonnes of maintenance gravel at its June 21 council meeting.

Howick Township clerk to retire at year’s end

Kelsey Bent July 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

In a previous council meeting, Howick Clerk Carol Watson expressed her interest in retirement by the end of the year.

Mr. A.A. Esty was a man displaced in time

Kelsey Bent July 13, 2022Columns

Looking back at newspaper archives has become a bit of a habit for myself. Particularly, I have enjoyed learning about the people who used to call this area home.

Lunch by the river

Kelsey Bent June 29, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A groundhog is pictured poking out from behind a large rock while enjoying some lunch by the Maitland River in Wingham.

PLAY REVIEW: Blyth Festival Theatre presents ‘The Drawer Boy,’ again

Kelsey Bent June 29, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Columns

The Drawer Boy is a story about stories. So, what’s not to like for a storyteller like myself?

Locals rally to support McKee Tattoo owner after accident

Kelsey Bent June 29, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

In the evening of June 15, local business owner Sheldon McKee, of McKee Tattoos in Wingham, was airlifted from the scene of a crash and taken to a London hospital for treatment.

Council to deliberate requests from Formosa Homecoming Committee

Kelsey Bent June 29, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A weekend filled with events such as an ambassador competition, scavenger hunt, golf tournament, dances, parade, and community breakfasts, to name a few, will round out the Formosa Homecoming weekend on July 28 to Aug. 1.

IN PHOTOS: 2022 Mad Dash Colour Run at F.E. Madill

Kelsey Bent June 23, 2022Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted its Mad Dash Colour Run on June 17.

South Bruce council responds to letter alleging invalid reason for closed session at May 31 meeting

Kelsey Bent June 23, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

During the discussion regarding the correspondence received at the June 14 council meeting, Mayor Robert Buckle addressed a letter from Rita Groen regarding the May 31 closed session of council.

South Bruce signs non-binding agreement with NWMO

Kelsey Bent June 22, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce council passed a bylaw to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) at its June 14 meeting.

Strawberry full moon

Kelsey Bent June 22, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The June 14 strawberry full moon appeared on the same night as its perigee – a term meaning the moon was at its closest point to the earth in its orbit, or roughly 357,400 km away.

Teeswater Curling Club applying for grants to renovate kitchen, more

Kelsey Bent June 15, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a delegation, Shannon Wood informed council that the Teeswater Club has applied for a grant of $150,000 to renovate the local facility.

Teeswater United Church closes after 143 years

Kelsey Bent June 15, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

On Sunday, May 29 the last worship service was hosted at the Teeswater United Church after 143 years.

A balancing act

Kelsey Bent June 15, 2022Columns

For the majority of my life, I have been outnumbered by men.

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Howick CAO/Clerk recognized for 10 years in municipal government

CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) recently for 10 years of service in municipal management roles.

Council receives United Way update

At its recent meeting, council here heard a presentation from United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb, updating everyone on the 2024/25 campaign and the Northern Huron Connection Centre.

See all Listowel area articles.

Building numbers down, but value up

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing

While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Building numbers down, but value up

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing

While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

The Capitol Theatre: A Small Town’s Cinematic History

 This week I will take you back to the somewhat humble beginnings of Listowel’s own Capitol Twin Cinema.

Columnists

More than a matter of ‘clearing the swamp’

By Pauline Kerr

Hamilton has become another in the growing number of cities that have decided the solution to the homelessness problem is to root out the folks who live in encampments.

Building numbers down, but value up

By Denny Scott

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

Kurz raises over $17,000 at final strongman fundraising event

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - The finale to Chris Kurz’s 24-hour decathlon featured him pulling a cargo van across the arena floor at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 18.

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