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Kelsey Bent

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

Home Grown Food Basket expands locally, out of province

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In four short years, Home Grown Food Basket has expanded from a home-based business to a storefront in Wingham, and now to a secondary headquarters located in the former Fordwich United Church.

Local woman shares her traumatic experience to spread awareness of the dangers of blood clots

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After Andrea Bernard had given birth to her first child 16 years ago, she developed pain in her left leg. She brought it up with her doctor, who gave it a look and sent her home after they did not see any visible signs of something wrong.

First ever Wingham Wasteless Wednesday set for May 4

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

What started as a personal chore for Pete Mulvey has turned into a community event to better the Town of Wingham. 

Falconer Bridge replacement tenders come in over budget

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Municipality of South Bruce had four companies answer a call for tenders for the replacement of the Falconer Bridge, all of which came in over budget. 

Ireland opposes purchase of SCBA fire equipment

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Coun. Mark Ireland was the lone opponent in a discussion about the purchase of a new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the Mildmay fire station, as well as the purchase of a second SCBA unit for the Teeswater department.

OPP report shows general decrease in South Bruce crime

Kelsey Bent April 14, 2022Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

An annual report to South Bruce council has brought an area of concern to light for the local OPP. 

Wingham BIA pitch new digital sign at south end

Kelsey Bent April 14, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The long-anticipated installation of the Wingham BIA’s LED sign at the corner Josephine Street and Amberly Road was completed on April 5. 

Over a century of farming for local Martin family

Kelsey Bent April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Rural

Marmeadow Farms Ltd. is a family-owned dairy operation in Britton, North Perth. The farm was previously owned by fourth-generation farmers Bob and Susan Martin, and currently owned and operated by fifth-generation farmers, Tim and Jenn Martin.

Ironmen bow out of post-season as Barons secure semifinal sweep

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen could not secure a win in their Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Pollock Division semifinal series against the Hanover Barons, falling 4-1 in Game 4. 

Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh residents to hold public meeting about eliminated ward system

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A group of local citizens in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh haven’t given up hope that the ward system might return to their township.

South Bruce moves toward hybrid council meeting format

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With the easing of many of the public health policies associated with the pandemic, South Bruce council has decided to follow the trend. 

Electrical work for new Formosa outdoor arena approved by council

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council approved electrical work to be completed at the Formosa Recreation Complex for the construction of the new outdoor multi-use pad, however, council said the additional costs will need to be added to the Lions Club’s fundraising amount.

Teeswater Medical Centre to be run by not-for-profit corporation

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce council approved a request to allow for the establishment of a not-for-profit corporation to manage the operation of the future Teeswater Medical Clinic. 

Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign gets $500K kickstart

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The fundraising campaign for the new Teeswater Medical Centre kicked off with $500,000 in funding. 

Foxton Fuels celebrates its 50th year in business

Kelsey Bent March 31, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

For most of Mark Foxton’s life, he can remember his father, Bob Foxton, being an entrepreneur. When Mark was young, he remembers his father running a mobile lunch business, and prior to that, he was a foreman at Lloyd Doors.

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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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Food, drinks, candles and cosmetics: Beekeeping in Perth County

For generations, professional and hobbyist beekeepers throughout Perth County have been harvesting honey and other hive products for a variety of purposes. Delicious food and drinks, candles, cosmetics, and natural remedies are a few everyday uses for this versatile harvest.   

In Photos: The 170th Listowel Fair

Started in 1856, the 170th Listowel Fair was hosted on July 12-16, 2026.

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South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

OPP seeks information from public following fatal ACW collision

HURON – Huron OPP are asking for assistance from anyone who may have witnessed or has dashcam footage of a single-vehicle collision July 19 in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

WOWC advocates for equitable transit funding and other strategic priorities

WALKERTON – Kate Burns Gallagher of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) provided Bruce County council with an update on strategic priorities and advocacy, as well as some attention-getting numbers.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

By Rachel Hammermueller

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

Assault charge withdrawn in Mills case

By Rachel Hammermueller

George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident charged in connection with an altercation in February resulting in North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, had one charge – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – dropped by the Crown.

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