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Kelsey Bent

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

Ironmen knock off the Barons in overtime

Kelsey Bent December 2, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Last weekend the Wingham Ironmen pulled off their second win against the Hanover Barons this season with Matt Tolton scoring the game-winning goal five minutes into overtime.

Howick staff to report back on OMERS net loss

Kelsey Bent December 2, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick council has asked their treasurer to bring back a report in response to correspondence from CUPE Ontario that states the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS) posted a net loss of 2.7 per cent last year.

Council agrees to change zoning at Mildmay Freshmart plaza

Kelsey Bent December 2, 2021Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce council decided to amend their zoning bylaw to make a vacant unit in Mildmay more attractive to interested tenants.

Council allocates $17K from NWMO funding to upgrade administration equipment

Kelsey Bent December 2, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A report from Deputy Clerk Vivian Kennedy asked council to approve the purchase of a folder/inserter machine, and a postage machine at the combined price of $17,555. 

IN PHOTOS – 2021 Wingham Santa Claus Parade

Kelsey Bent December 2, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Lions Club hosted the 2021 Wingham Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov. 27.

Ironmen forward headed to PJHL prospect game Dec. 11

Kelsey Bent November 25, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) hosts an annual prospect day where the best 16- and 17-year-old players can showcase their talents in front of scouts from Jr. A and Jr. B hockey leagues.

Shelley Blackmore kicks off Liberal campaign in Huron-Bruce

Kelsey Bent November 25, 2021Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Supporters gathered at the Brussels Four Winds Barn on Nov. 17 to kick-start  Liberal candidate Shelley Blackmore’s campaign in the Huron-Bruce riding.

Wingham Foodland’s Christmas tree fundraiser is back

Kelsey Bent November 25, 2021Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Foodland is teaming up with the Wingham and District hospital this holiday season.

Wingham BIA sets policy for incoming LED sign

Kelsey Bent November 25, 2021Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BIA has purchased a LED sign, to be placed at the corner of Josephine Street and Amberly Road.

South Bruce willingness study finds majority want a referendum

Kelsey Bent November 17, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

“Generally, there was a preference for a referendum,” Katrina McCullough said while presenting the results of the willingness study to South Bruce council on Nov. 9.

Mayor scolds POW-NNW for spreading false information

Kelsey Bent November 17, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council discussed the recent launch of Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste’s (POW-NNW) year-long ‘Our Risk, Our Choice, We Deserve a Referendum’ campaign at its Nov. 9 council meeting.

IN PHOTOS – Remembrance Day 2021 in Wingham

Kelsey Bent November 17, 2021Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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Wingham Legion member, RCN veteran recalls his time spent on H.M.C.S Sackville

Kelsey Bent November 17, 2021Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (H.M.C.S.) Sackville is the last remaining Allied corvette from the Second World War, and it continues to serve as Canada’s Naval Memorial in Halifax.

Howick Community Centre opening plan changes

Kelsey Bent November 11, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 25 the provincial government lifted capacity limits in the vast majority of settings where proof of vaccination is required, such as: 

Celebrate Coastal Coffee’s holiday market, open house goes Nov. 27 – 28

Kelsey Bent November 11, 2021Business, Wingham Advance Times

After a year and a half of renovations, Coastal Coffee’s new headquarters inside the former Ashfield Presbyterian Church will open to the public on Nov. 27 and 28. 

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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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