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Kelsey Bent

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

Ironmen fall short in home opener

Kelsey Bent September 28, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Despite outshooting their competitors in both games last weekend, the Wingham Ironmen could not secure a win in their first weekend at home in PJHL Pollock Division action.

Maitland Conservation, OPP offer tips to prevent trespassing ATVs within Howick Township

Kelsey Bent September 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Complaints of ATV noise and trespassing on private property in Howick Township from over a year ago are still being dealt with.

Howick Township to join Perth-Wellington riding in proposed federal electoral map

Kelsey Bent September 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has proposed a new electoral map for consideration that would remove Howick Township from the federal riding of Huron-Bruce and place them within the riding of Perth-Wellington.

Archives: Local woman lives in haunted house

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2022Columns

We are approaching the best time of the year, in my opinion.

Howick fire chief resigns

Kelsey Bent September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

In a letter included in the Sept. 6 council meeting agenda, Shawn Edwards resigned from his position as Howick’s Fire Chief.

Owner of pony attacked by dogs pleads for action from Howick council

Kelsey Bent September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A delegation to Howick council on Sept. 6 begged council for action after a pony was recently attacked by three dogs near Gorrie.

Staehli wins Canadian 5K Championship

Kelsey Bent September 14, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

On Sept. 11, Julie-Anne Staehli claimed gold at the 2022 Canadian 5K Championship.

Ontario law enforcement Torch Run returns to Huron County

Kelsey Bent September 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After a three-year pause the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run made its return to Huron County on Sept. 8.

PLAY REVIEW: Blyth Festival Theatre’s ‘John Ware Reimagined’ is a western rollercoaster on stage

Kelsey Bent September 7, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Columns

The first scene of Blyth Festival Theatre’s rendition of John Ware Reimagined was uncomfortable to say the least, however, the show continued with cultural highs and lows, each sharing an important lesson in diversity and equality.

Local designer recognized by Better Homes & Gardens Magazine

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Later this month, Karan Barton will make yet another trip to New York City as she has again been selected as one of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine’s (BHG) Stylemakers.

Wingham Lions host barbecue to benefit hospital

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Day camp donated to North Huron Food Share

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A group of day campers and camp leaders showed off a cheque for $290 made out to the North Huron Food Share on Aug. 26 in front of the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.

Wingham Ecological Park anniversary honoured with community walk, look at redesign plans

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

As a way to celebrate the work that went into the creation of the Wingham Ecological Park 30 years ago, two groups totalling roughly 50 people, and led by Wingham Trail Committee members walked the trail on Aug. 28.

Lemonade stand raises money for London Children’s Hospital

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Three local young ladies decided to make the best of a warm summer day by running a charity lemonade stand with all proceeds going towards the London Children’s Hospital. Addy Gibson, Summer Gibson and Ellie Heibein set up their stand on Donegan Street West on Aug. 20. The youngsters had a successfu

Listowel 4-H Dairy Club hosts fundraising BBQ

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Pictured serving up a barbecue lunch at the Listowel Peavey Mart on Aug. 20 is Listowel Fair Ambassador Hayleigh Royce with her fellow 4-H members Natalie Robinson and Addison Barclay. The Listowel 4-H Dairy Calf Club raised $266.22 from the barbecue last Saturday. The club graciously appreciated t

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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