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Kelsey Bent

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

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.

Howick amends clean yards bylaw

Kelsey Bent June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The township’s bylaw enforcement officer said complaints regarding the clean yards bylaw are among the most common.

IN PHOTOS: F.E. Madill hosts regional track and field meet

Kelsey Bent June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - F.E. Madill Secondary School was the site of the regional elementary track and field meet on June 8.

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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

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Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area

BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

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Preparing for winter

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

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Editorial

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.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

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Preparing for winter

By Bob Murray

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

By Cory Bilyea

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

By Denny Scott

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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