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Kelsey Bent

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

Deputy chief estimates over $1M loss in pig barn fire west of Wingham

Kelsey Bent September 18, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Four area fire departments were called to the scene of a fire west of Wingham on Sept. 18. 

95th Huron County Plowing Match results

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2023Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 95th Huron County Plowing Match took place Aug. 17-18 at the farm of Pete and Leisa Albers, on Browntown Road in Huron East.

You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone

Kelsey Bent June 22, 2023Columns

I’ve likely heard the phrase above a million times thus far in my life, and now that I think about it, more frequently since I have become a mother. 

Dantry Danes, Cricket Meadow Meats take a natural approach with their agriculture businesses

Kelsey Bent October 6, 2022Business, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Local businesses Dantry Danes and Cricket Meadow Meats, located on the home farm of Danielle Yule and Matt Van Ankum outside of Gorrie, have always taken a natural approach to their businesses and it has served them well for over 20 years.

Debit card payment to be accepted at Teeswater landfill beginning Jan. 1

Kelsey Bent October 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council agreed that it is time to accept debit card payments at the Teeswater landfill. Staff says they would like to see how it is received before introducing debit payments at the Mildmay landfill.

Council defers application for second Hillcrest Street apartment building

Kelsey Bent October 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council agreed to defer a zoning bylaw amendment for a second apartment building off of Hillcrest Street in Teeswater until additional information can be provided after residents voice their concerns at the Sept. 27 council meeting.

Nearly all North Huron candidates support museum move, divided on Howson Dam replacement

Kelsey Bent October 6, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Wingham Advance Times

It was standing room only at the North Huron all-candidates meeting hosted by the Huron County Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 29 at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre.

Formosa outdoor sports pad ribbon cutting set for Oct. 15

Kelsey Bent October 5, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

As the Formosa Outdoor Sports Pad project is almost complete, it is time to celebrate the hard work of those who volunteered to see this project through.

Delegation convinces council to investigate culvert construction

Kelsey Bent October 5, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A local business owner claims that culvert work completed by the province along Highway 9, north of Mildmay, was done incorrectly and it is now causing damage to his property.

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.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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