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Kelsey Bent

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

1952 Goderich jailbreak overshadowed by Toronto’s Don Jail breakout

Kelsey Bent June 1, 2022Columns

Seventy years ago, in the same year as the famous jailbreak from Toronto’s Don Jail, the Goderich Gaol had two inmates escape.

Council gives blessing to purchase drawings for Mildmay hall reno

Kelsey Bent May 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A committee of citizens presented their Mildmay-Carrick arena hall renovation ideas to council recently.

South Bruce council divided on roadside sign removal under current bylaw

Kelsey Bent May 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

An email from a resident, addressed to council back in February, asked for a review of the sign bylaw.

Municipality votes to expand Teeswater Culross cemetery 

Kelsey Bent May 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council approved the expansion of the Teeswater-Culross cemetery at the May 10 meeting. 

Howick council pleased with feedback from March Break camp

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

During the 2022 March Break, the Howick Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Family Betterment Committee and local volunteers, hosted a week-long day camp at the Howick Community Centre. 

Tree planted in Whitechurch in recognition of Queen’s 70 years of service

Kelsey Bent May 24, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A tree was planted at the site of the former Whitechurch Hall in recognition and gratitude for the Queen’s 70 years of service to the British Commonwealth. The tree was donated by Richard Christy, a political sociology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and resident of Huron-Kinloss, on May 20.

Mom Loves Local vendor market

Kelsey Bent May 19, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

the Mom Loves Local vendor market at the Howick Community Centre on May 7

Neighbours voice concerns over Teeswater Mill owners’ proposition to host wedding ceremonies on site

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The sixth owners of the historic 133-year-old Teeswater Mill are proposing to host wedding ceremonies. 

Wingham Minor Hockey hosts awards banquet

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Minor Hockey hosted it’s annual banquet on May 6 at the Wingham Legion.

Annual Night for Mental Health brings FIFA all-star to Ripley

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The woman who scored Canada’s first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup goal is coming to Ripley. 

First Huron-Bruce all-candidates meeting discusses infrastructure, rural internet, and attracting new business in rural communities

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Eight candidates running in the 2022 Ontario provincial election participated in the first Huron-Bruce riding all candidates meeting, hosted by the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture on May 16 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre.  

Volunteers cleaning up the Wroxeter Park and hosted a bottle drive fundraiser.

Kelsey Bent May 12, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

A group of volunteers did double duty last Saturday, both cleaning up the Wroxeter Park and getting it ready for the season, but also, they hosted a bottle drive fundraiser.

Resident complains about ATV use in Howick 

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – In an email to council, a Howick resident stated they had filed a complaint in September 2021 regarding ATV noise and said, “So far nothing has really been done about it.”

Recent U.S. anti-abortion talks shine light on Canadian rights

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

CANADA – In the wake of the leaked Roe v. Wade report from south of the border, Canadian abortion rights and politicians’ opinions are being investigated.

NWMO funding puts Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign over $1.5M

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER — A $519,000 contribution to support the construction of the Teeswater Medical Centre was presented to the committee on May 4. This funding was allocated to the medical centre through the Near-Term Investment Program, which the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has provided to t

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

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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