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Kelsey Bent

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

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

Howick hosts WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The U15 Howick Hawks hardball team hosted the WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament last weekend in the newly revamped Gorrie Ball Diamond, with five teams travelling from Clinton, Owen Sound, Listowel, and Saugeen.

Wroxeter Rippers raise over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The first-ever Victim Services Day at the Ballpark was a success, raising over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County.

Council accepts fill from former Wroxeter landfill with a fee of over $61K

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

With the hopes of striking a mutually advantageous agreement, council decided to accept fill from the former Wroxeter landfill, to be used as cover at the Howick Township landfill, at the cost of $40 per tonne.

Howick official plan updated to reflect housing shortage, hobby farms, increase of on-farm businesses

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council passed a bylaw to implement changes to Howick Township’s official plan and zoning bylaw at its Aug. 16 council meeting, after a presentation from Huron County’s manager of planning.

30th anniversary of Wingham Ecological Park

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Phil Beard and Chris Hart, original members of the Wingham Ecological Park Committee, spoke at an open house to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the park’s completion, hosted at the Alice Munro Public Library in Wingham on Aug. 20. A second anniversary celebration – a community walk – will take pla

Wingham business owner succumbs to injuries

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

On Aug. 23, via a post to McKee Tattoo’s social media page, the community learned of the passing of Sheldon McKee.

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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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Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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

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

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

By Rachel Hammermueller

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

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