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Kelsey Bent

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

Howick council discuss gravel prices when approving tenders

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

The rising price of gravel was considered, but will not stop Howick Township from forging ahead with their previously planned road projects. 

Howick sets the standard for roads in future developments

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

Council has begun to set the standard for future development in the township. 

Bob Illman resigns as Howick councillor

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

At the July 20 council meeting, Coun. Bob Illman gave his resignation as councillor in Howick Township. 

Province supports agricultural and horticultural societies with additional funding

Kelsey Bent July 29, 2021Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government recently announced $1.1 million in additional funding to offer continued support for the province’s agricultural and horticultural societies impacted by COVID-19.

Howick to divert heavy trucks around Wroxeter with signage

Kelsey Bent July 28, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

As an answer to residents' requests, council has decided to place ‘No Heavy Trucks’ signs at Main Street, Queen Street, Howick Street, Vogt Street, and Gibson Street in Wroxeter to alleviate the number of trucks travelling through the village. 

Howick council opts to repair Wroxeter pavilion

Kelsey Bent June 28, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

For the third meeting in a row, Howick council discussed what should be done with the pavilion at the Wroxeter ball park that recently sustained damages from vandals. 

Some heroes just carry cellphones

Kelsey Bent June 25, 2021Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Recently, the played host to several events. I would guess that most people tuned into the NHL Playoffs. Possibly many tuned in to watch the Canada vs. Brazil FIBA soccer (or football) match. 

Water company proposes upgrades to Mildmay Rotary Park

Kelsey Bent June 25, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce Rotary Club has teamed up with the Aurora-based alkaline spring water company, Flow, to improve the health and safety of the spring water distribution system at the Mildmay Rotary Park.

Sunnyside Grill opening additional location in Wingham

Kelsey Bent June 25, 2021Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

It appears as though the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree in regard to Sunnyside Grill as a brand and its franchisees. 

Howick Fire Department investigating change to dispatch services

Kelsey Bent June 25, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Howick Fire Department is planning to switch dispatch services from Stratford to Owen Sound. 

Royal Homes celebrates 50 years of business

Kelsey Bent May 26, 2021Business

The 1970s was a time of many things, but in the construction world it was the beginning of prefabricated homes. It is also when Royal Homes began what would become its 50-year business journey.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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