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Kelsey Bent

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

‘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. 

South Bruce Fire Rescue sends condolences to all involved in recent fatalities 

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A monthly update to council reports that South Bruce Fire Rescue responded to a total of 21 calls last month, two of which were fatal accidents resulting in the death of four individuals. 

Municipality planning for Mildmay Dam removal next year

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

During the question and commenting period on the motion for the public works report at the Sept. 14 South Bruce council meeting, Coun. Ben Ireland asked for more information about the Adams Street Bridge in Mildmay. 

Ben Lobb re-elected in Huron-Bruce

Kelsey Bent September 21, 2021Federal Election 2021, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ben Lobb campaign and supporters gathered at the Goderich Sunset Golf Club to take in the results of the 2021 federal election, which named Lobb as the Huron-Bruce MP for a fifth straight term.

Canada’s most invasive plant found in the region

Kelsey Bent September 20, 2021Local News, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE – The most invasive plant in Canada has sunk its’ roots into many locations across…

Ironmen back on the ice

Kelsey Bent September 16, 2021Sports

Wingham Ironmen goaltender Garrett Golley is pictured warming up in net during drills at the…

North Huron Food Share shares local statistics during Hunger Action Month

Kelsey Bent September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Just as homelessness is growing, so is food bank use.

Long-time Wingham Terry Fox Run organizers hosting last event

Kelsey Bent September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Forty-one years ago, Terry Fox set out to run across the country. Only a few years later, Dale and Linda Edgar, of Gorrie, faced their own challenge with cancer as their daughter was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer of the central nervous system in 1987.

Blyth Festival’s ‘Chase the Ace’ mocks pandemic life in the best way possible

Kelsey Bent September 16, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Wingham Advance Times

If you have had enough of pandemic life, and you’re ready to mock it, you need to see Blyth Festival’s original show Chase the Ace.

Six area bridges needing repairs

Kelsey Bent September 8, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Of the 41 bridges over a three-meter span  in South Bruce, six need repairs, according to a bridge inspection report presented to council on Aug. 24. 

Perth 4-H members compete at county championships

Kelsey Bent September 1, 2021Local News

NORTH PERTH – The Perth County 4-H Dairy Club conducted its 2021 championship show at David…

Locals say camper vans are making a comeback

Kelsey Bent September 1, 2021Local News

Pandemic related restrictions have led adventure-seeking Canadians to bring back a trend that was…

Council hears Formosa Homecoming plans, considers committee of council status

Kelsey Bent September 1, 2021Local News

SOUTH BRUCE – Plans are coming to together for the postponed Formosa Homecoming. Committee…

Profound praise for Café Daughter, Blyth Festival Theatre’s Harvest Stage

Kelsey Bent September 1, 2021Opinion

If I could only use one word to describe my first visit to the Blyth Festival Theatre’s new…

Howick to fill council vacancy based on 2018 votes

Kelsey Bent August 26, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The resignation at the council meeting last month left Howick council with the decision of how to fill the vacancy.

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Cyclones take win on home ice against Komoka Kings

The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went up against the Komoka Kings (11th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Feb. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Emergency crew responds to partial structure collapse at Bakker Dairy

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD), Listowel station responded to the collapse.

See all Listowel area articles.

Hanover and District Hospital Foundation receives $2,000 donation

The Elmwood Community Service Association presented a cheque in the amount of $2,000 to the Hanover and District Hospital Foundation.

Grey Bruce Crime Stoppers has new chair

GREY-BRUCE - Ayush Adhikari, the newly-elected chair of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce, is relatively new to the program but is already active both at the local level and beyond.

See all Walkerton area articles.

North Huron receives provincial pothole grant

Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. 

CKNX announces anniversary line-up

Local radio station CKNX recently announced its upcoming 100th anniversary plans, highlighting the contributions of W.T. “Doc” Cruickshank and his 1926 informal transmission that “evolved into CKNX, now one of Canada’s longest-running and most respected radio stations.”

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

Cyclones take win on home ice against Komoka Kings

By Nicole Beswitherick

The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went up against the Komoka Kings (11th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Feb. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Emergency crew responds to partial structure collapse at Bakker Dairy

By Rachel Hammermueller

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD), Listowel station responded to the collapse.

North Huron receives provincial pothole grant

By Cory Bilyea

Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. 

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