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Kelsey Bent

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

Huron County’s BR&E survey sitting at 12.5 per cent completion rate

Kelsey Bent August 19, 2021News, Wingham Advance Times

The survey phase of the Huron County Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) project has been underway since June 1.

South Bruce to use NWMO funding for landfill compactor

Kelsey Bent August 19, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Municipal staff presented two projects that would be suitable for the NWMO funding agreement at the Aug. 10 council meeting. 

Council discuss supporting before, after school program in Teeswater

Kelsey Bent August 19, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council passed a motion to support a before and after school program in Teeswater, as a one-year pilot project, should the registration numbers show the program will be financially feasible.

Wingham Ironmen eager for 2021-22 campaign

Kelsey Bent August 19, 2021Sports

Coming back from two heartbreaking seasons, the Wingham Ironmen are eager to get back on the ice.

Wingham Skating Club seeking volunteers for 2021-22 season

Kelsey Bent August 13, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

In preparation for their upcoming skating season, the Wingham Skating Club is seeking volunteers to help run their programming.

Howick applying for second grant for trail system

Kelsey Bent August 13, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After a recommendation from staff, council decided to apply for a second grant to pay for the installation of a trail system within the Howick tri-villages.

North Huron council to purchase audio system for meetings

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

Since council does not know where their council chambers will be relocated to, they made the decision to purchase a relocatable audio system to better improve the quality of their council meetings.

Open water

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

A lone kayaker paddles upstream between the Howson Dam and the Hanna Bridge on the Maitland River in Wingham.

Council hears proposed plan for water, sewer for Hutton Heights

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

Council agreed to alter the engineer’s phased plan to proceed with developing the subdivision known as Hutton Heights.

Retail plaza planned for McDonald’s property in Wingham

Kelsey Bent August 13, 2021Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At the Aug. 9 meeting, North Huron council approved the plans for the construction of a shopping plaza at the corner of Highway 4 and Highway 86.

Heading outdoors

Kelsey Bent August 5, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The North Perth Outlaws have changed their home base to the soccer fields at the Howick Community…

South Bruce expects financial impact of pandemic to be higher in 2021

Kelsey Bent August 5, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

According to a report from Treasurer Kendra Reinhart, the 2021 financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to be higher than last year. 

Staehli races to 17th place finish in Tokyo

Kelsey Bent August 5, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Lucknow’s Julie-Anne Staehli competed in her first-ever event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on July 30.

South Bruce council approves extension of Burger Box lease

Kelsey Bent August 5, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE – It appears the Burger Box will be open for an additional month this year. At the…

Teeswater gearing up for 165th Fair, Aug. 26-29

Kelsey Bent August 5, 2021Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Teeswater Fair is making a comeback, and on a milestone year to boot. 

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

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.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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