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Kelsey Bent

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

Morris-Turnberry receives mostly good news in asset management plan

Kelsey Bent July 13, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

There seemed to be more positives than negatives in Morris-Turnberry’s Asset Management Plan, which was presented at the July 5 council meeting.

Council approves Belmore housing development despite planner’s concerns with potential water contamination

Kelsey Bent July 13, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

An application to change the zoning of a Belmore property has raised concerns for Huron County planners, however the applicants and Morris-Turnberry council disagree.

Howick Township sees increase in tenders for gravel, winter sand

Kelsey Bent July 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council accepted a bid from Joe Kerr Ltd. for $381,624.25 for 28,000 tonnes of maintenance gravel at its June 21 council meeting.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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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