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Kelsey Bent

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

M-T supports Braemar operating license extension with letter to Ministry

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Braemar Retirement Centre’s operating licence is set to expire in June 2025, according to a staff report from the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry CAO.

Fourth annual This Is Home fundraiser hosted by It Takes A Village

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

It Takes a Village (ITAV) hosted its fourth annual This Is Home fundraiser and awareness campaign on Feb. 10

HPPH discusses provincial increase, municipal overage

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Despite having a $27,000 overage of municipal funding and a successful response from the COVID-19 funding, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is still grappling with budgetary issues due to the amount of funding from the province. 

M-T looking into repairing Turnberry Conservation Area memorial entrance

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Citing its importance as a landmark and piece of Turnberry’s history, Morris-Turnberry council has directed staff to collect quotes for the work required to repair the memorial entrance of the Turnberry Conservation Area.

Two-car accident at Highway 23 and Perth Line 84

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – OPP attended the scene of a two-car accident on the morning of Jan. 31. Pictured is…

80 per cent of people living in Huron feel safe walking after dark; 54 per cent in Perth

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

According to the United Way Perth-Huron Quality of Life report, living in a safe community is a large component of a resident’s self-perceived well-being. 

Council passes 2024 budget

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News

According to North Perth Deputy Treasurer Becky Balfour, this is the earliest in her recollection that the municipal budget has been passed. 

County discusses better reporting of coyote sightings

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY – Council disagreed with a staff report that stated there is not enough evidence to…

Meeting of Creative Needle Club

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The Creative Needle Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at Listowel Mennonite…

‘Off to the Races’ at Helen Whitfield Ladies Curling Bonspiel

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The annual Helen Whitfield Ladies Curling Bonspiel was held at the Listowel Curling Club on Feb. 3 under the theme ‘Off to the Races.’

Council approves third year of April ice at Howick Community Centre

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council approved the installation of late-season ice at the Howick Community Centre for the third year in a row.

Howick Township approves purchase of fire chief vehicle

Kelsey Bent February 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Township council gave pre-budget approval to allow for the purchase of a used 2012 Ford Expedition, to be used as the fire chief/bylaw enforcement officer’s vehicle at the Jan. 16 council meeting.

Monkton Diner hosting Feb. 5 spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit fire victims

Kelsey Bent February 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

After a family lost their home, a local business didn’t hesitate to offer their support.

County council approves Milverton subdivision near gun club

Kelsey Bent February 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

With two narrow votes, Perth County council approved two Official Plan amendments allowing a subdivision in Milverton to proceed.

United Way report: 10 per cent of youth smoke in Perth-Huron

Kelsey Bent February 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A report commissioned by United Way Perth-Huron has highlighted certain aspects regarding the health of local youth.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

See all Listowel area articles.

Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

By Submitted

Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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