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Kelsey Bent

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

Howick to waive fees for advertisements on arena boards

Kelsey Bent October 13, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 5, Howick council agreed to staff’s recommendation to waive the fees for the advertisements on the arena boards and Olympia at the Howick Community Centre (HCC) for the 2021-22 season.

Ironmen’s winning streak comes to an end against Mitchell

Kelsey Bent October 13, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen split the Thanksgiving weekend with a 4-3 win against the Hanover Barons and a 1-0 loss against the Mitchell Hawks.

Howick to seek additional support from OPP regarding bylaw enforcement issues in Wroxeter

Kelsey Bent October 13, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Unsure of what more can be done to resolve bylaw enforcement issues in Wroxeter, Howick council decided to ask the OPP for help.

Ironmen humiliate Hawks, fight Flyers in season start

Kelsey Bent October 7, 2021Sports

The Wingham Ironmen kicked off the long-awaited 2021-22 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season with a pair of wins over the Walkerton Hawks and the Goderich Flyers.

Wingham BIA encourage public to report walking bridge vandalism

Kelsey Bent October 7, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Wingham BIA, as well as members of the community, have noticed reoccurring vandalism to the Wingham Walking Bridge.

Wingham and District Hospital Foundation aims to raise $76K in upcoming radiothon

Kelsey Bent October 7, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

If the past year and a half have taught us anything, it is how important it is to have access to quality health care. 

Teeswater Medical Centre steering committee share plans with council

Kelsey Bent October 6, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Plans for a medical clinic in Teeswater are shaping up thanks to many hours from a group of volunteers. 

Two local businesses close for first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Kelsey Bent September 30, 2021Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Today marks the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, as implemented through the royal assent of Bill C-5 on June 3. 

Council supports NWMO funding for fire truck

Kelsey Bent September 29, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council has committed $2.2 million from the $4 million Near-Term Investments Program provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO). 

South Bruce virtual council meetings to continue until the new year

Kelsey Bent September 29, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After weighing its options for how to conduct council meetings moving forward, council ultimately decided on the status quo, until a time when restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced. 

Listowel Hypnosis open for business

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Business, Listowel Banner

Hypnosis can be used for a variety of behaviour changes, including weight loss, quitting smoking, stress management, sleep improvements, breaking bad habits, and fear management.

Howick signs agreement with Wingham Veterinary Clinic

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After receiving the resignation from their long-time animal control officer, Howick council was left with how to provide canine control services. 

Marvin Grimes joins Howick council

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council previously decided to offer the vacant councillor position to those who ran in the 2018 municipal election. 

United Way kicks off a new campaign, northern Huron committee

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) announced a new fundraising goal of $2,002,061 at two events in Perth and Huron counties.

‘Assassinating Thomson’ will get you hooked on one of Canada’s most mysterious deaths

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Columns

Assassinating Thomson was nothing like I had expected. Obviously, the title leads the audience in the direction of a murder mystery, which in a way it was. However, I find myself classifying this show as a mix of stand-up comedy, with a murder mystery undertone, but also an art class. 

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Numbers on homelessness speak for themselves – trying to solve 2026 crisis, 1970s funding not working

Recent data released by Wellington County and Guelph shows 85,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2025, up eight per cent from the previous year.

Arran-Elderslie receives water infrastructure funding from provincial government

CHESLEY - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, in partnership with the Province of Ontario, recently announced approval for significant funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream. 

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Howick approves 2026 annual accessibility plan

HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.

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What do we do with all the dark?

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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.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Southeast’s Surge up and down for Sunday hockey results

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Salvation Army receives generous donation from Listowel Agricultural Society

By Heather MacEwen

The Listowel Salvation Army Food bank was grateful to receive a generous $4,000 donation from the…

Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)

By Heather MacEwen

Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…

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