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Kelsey Bent

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

Council gives blessing to purchase drawings for Mildmay hall reno

Kelsey Bent May 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A committee of citizens presented their Mildmay-Carrick arena hall renovation ideas to council recently.

South Bruce council divided on roadside sign removal under current bylaw

Kelsey Bent May 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

An email from a resident, addressed to council back in February, asked for a review of the sign bylaw.

Municipality votes to expand Teeswater Culross cemetery 

Kelsey Bent May 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council approved the expansion of the Teeswater-Culross cemetery at the May 10 meeting. 

Howick council pleased with feedback from March Break camp

Kelsey Bent May 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

During the 2022 March Break, the Howick Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Family Betterment Committee and local volunteers, hosted a week-long day camp at the Howick Community Centre. 

Tree planted in Whitechurch in recognition of Queen’s 70 years of service

Kelsey Bent May 24, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A tree was planted at the site of the former Whitechurch Hall in recognition and gratitude for the Queen’s 70 years of service to the British Commonwealth. The tree was donated by Richard Christy, a political sociology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and resident of Huron-Kinloss, on May 20.

Mom Loves Local vendor market

Kelsey Bent May 19, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

the Mom Loves Local vendor market at the Howick Community Centre on May 7

Neighbours voice concerns over Teeswater Mill owners’ proposition to host wedding ceremonies on site

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The sixth owners of the historic 133-year-old Teeswater Mill are proposing to host wedding ceremonies. 

Wingham Minor Hockey hosts awards banquet

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Minor Hockey hosted it’s annual banquet on May 6 at the Wingham Legion.

Annual Night for Mental Health brings FIFA all-star to Ripley

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The woman who scored Canada’s first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup goal is coming to Ripley. 

First Huron-Bruce all-candidates meeting discusses infrastructure, rural internet, and attracting new business in rural communities

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Eight candidates running in the 2022 Ontario provincial election participated in the first Huron-Bruce riding all candidates meeting, hosted by the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture on May 16 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre.  

Volunteers cleaning up the Wroxeter Park and hosted a bottle drive fundraiser.

Kelsey Bent May 12, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

A group of volunteers did double duty last Saturday, both cleaning up the Wroxeter Park and getting it ready for the season, but also, they hosted a bottle drive fundraiser.

Resident complains about ATV use in Howick 

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – In an email to council, a Howick resident stated they had filed a complaint in September 2021 regarding ATV noise and said, “So far nothing has really been done about it.”

Recent U.S. anti-abortion talks shine light on Canadian rights

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

CANADA – In the wake of the leaked Roe v. Wade report from south of the border, Canadian abortion rights and politicians’ opinions are being investigated.

NWMO funding puts Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign over $1.5M

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER — A $519,000 contribution to support the construction of the Teeswater Medical Centre was presented to the committee on May 4. This funding was allocated to the medical centre through the Near-Term Investment Program, which the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has provided to t

First annual Waste Free Wednesday was a success in Wingham

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Pete Mulvey, coordinator of the first Waste Free Wednesday event hosted on May 4, has decided to host additional events due to success.

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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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