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

Wingham hosts 2022 Ontario Mixed Doubles Tour Championship

Kelsey Bent February 23, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Riley Sandham (left) and Brendan Craig (right) are pictured mid-throw in the semi-finals of the 2022 Ontario Mixed Doubles Tour Championship hosted at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club last weekend.

Hearnden awarded Wingham BIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Kelsey Bent February 23, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) hosted its annual general meeting virtually on Feb. 17.

South Bruce updates tree committee terms of reference

Kelsey Bent February 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a three-part report to council, Operations Manager Jamie Morgan told council how the tree committee plans to improve the municipality. 

South Bruce to contribute $300K to Teeswater Medical Centre

Kelsey Bent February 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Treasurer Kendra Reinhart gave council several options for funding the Teeswater Medical Centre’s request for $300,000 from the municipality. 

Local author documents Huron County’s many hockey accomplishments

Kelsey Bent February 16, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

According to David Scott, Huron County has been producing some of hockey’s top athletes and coaches for over a century. 

Wingham Foodland’s Christmas tree fundraiser a success

Kelsey Bent February 16, 2022Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Before Christmas last year, Wingham Foodland sold Christmas trees with a promise of donating three dollars from every tree sold to the Wingham and District Hospital. Thanks to all the community support, the local business was able to donate $309 to the hospital to help with improvement to the X-ray

Huron County BR+E survey identifies areas for improvement in local business sectors

Kelsey Bent February 10, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The county-wide effort to survey businesses has been completed. Now the Huron County Economic Development Department is sharing the results which identify areas for improvement before they develop an action plan to support local businesses. 

South Bruce’s operating budget impacted by a spike in insurance costs

Kelsey Bent February 10, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

According to a report presented to council, South Bruce’s operating budget will impact the municipal tax levy by 3.7 per cent.

Howick’s 2021 issued building permits surpass previous year

Kelsey Bent February 9, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Township’s Chief Building Official David Kopp said 2021 was a good year, and it is looking like the first half of 2022 will follow suit.

South Bruce to begin plowing sidewalk on Ignatz Street in Mildmay

Kelsey Bent February 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a report from Coun. Mark Goetz, South Bruce council learned that there are residents in Mildmay who are struggling to travel within the village.

South Bruce council will not budge its on position of POW-NNW’s petition

Kelsey Bent February 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a letter to council, Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) asked South Bruce council to consider an alternative to their request that their petition be made public.

Huron-Bruce MPP asks CN Rail to comply with provincial drainage legislature

Kelsey Bent February 2, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Is a federally regulated organization required to comply with provincial legislation?

North Huron requests $71,871 from South Bruce to support arena costs

Kelsey Bent February 2, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In November, North Huron council passed a motion to direct staff to ask neighbouring municipalities for financial support for their residents’ use of North Huron’s recreation facilities. 

Howick council shows support for Fordwich subdivision

Kelsey Bent January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick council showed support for two applications to rezone and sever a parcel of land located on Patrick Street in the village of Fordwich at its Jan. 18 meeting.

North Huron requests $102,325 from Howick to support arena costs

Kelsey Bent January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

In November, North Huron council passed a motion to direct staff to ask neighbouring municipalities for financial support for their residents’ use of North Huron’s recreation facilities. 

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

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.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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