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Kelsey Bent

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

Belmore Community Centre fighting to stay open after losing more than $224,000 due to COVID closures

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

Although the village of Belmore borders three municipalities, it does not rely on municipal support to sustain its community centre, making it perhaps the only of this kind in the region. 

Wingham BIA plan for tourism map, return of events in 2022

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

At the Wingham Business Improvement Association’s (BIA) annual general meeting on Fab.17, chair Dave Tiffin announced the board’s goals for 2022.

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. 

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

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