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Kelsey Bent

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

COVID-19 financial impact surpasses 300K in Howick Township

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

Treasurer Brenda Weishar for Howick presented a report to council on Nov. 2 detailing the costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic from January 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021.

Ironmen split weekend games against Flyers, Barons

Kelsey Bent November 10, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen (8-4-0) kicked off another weekend of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) with a big 9-1 win over the Goderich Flyers before being shut out by the Hanover Barons.

New Ironmen signees Visser, Donaldson show their worth in first game

Kelsey Bent November 4, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen answered the Mount Forest Patriots’ previous shut out with a 6-3 win last Friday night at home thanks to returning players and new signees.

IN PHOTOS – 2021 Festival of Lanterns in Wingham

Kelsey Bent November 4, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Festival of Lanterns in downtown Wingham was once again a success on Oct. 29.

South Bruce rec department introduces new refund policy

Kelsey Bent November 3, 2021Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The recreation department has seen an increase in requests for refunds this year. 

Ironmen jet past Flyers, free fall against Hawks

Kelsey Bent October 28, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen split the weekend with a 5-2 win over the Goderich Flyers, and a 3-0 loss against the Mitchell Hawks. 

Howick Fire Department awarded FCC AgriSpirit funding

Kelsey Bent October 27, 2021Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 88 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects.

McDonagh Insurance celebrates 90 years in business

Kelsey Bent October 27, 2021Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Little did the late John A. McDonagh know that his decision to better support his family by transitioning from farming to the insurance industry would go on to support four generations of his family after him.

Fordwich United Church closes, trustees prepare for sale

Kelsey Bent October 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

On Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 the final worship service was held at the Fordwich United Church after close to 96 years. 

Ye Olde Spooky House to return

Kelsey Bent October 20, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER – The Ye Olde Spook Haus will return this fall, and scarier than ever.

South Bruce seeking comments for recreation master plan

Kelsey Bent October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Municipal staff say the key to the success of the South Bruce Recreation Master Plan is participation and input from all residents and stakeholders. 

Ireland suggests additional councillor involvement in choosing municipal legal services

Kelsey Bent October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Councillor Mark Ireland’s opinion on the hiring process of legal services was not shared by the majority of council in the most recent meeting, despite having their support in a July meeting.

How to make scary movies scarier

Kelsey Bent October 20, 2021Columns

As I look around and see the pumpkins carved into jack-o’-lanterns and other Halloween decorations, it reignites my love of everything that falls under the genre of horror. 

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.

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

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. 

Columnists

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

By Heather MacEwen

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

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