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Kelsey Bent

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

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.

Howick to seek additional support from OPP regarding bylaw enforcement issues in Wroxeter

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

Unsure of what more can be done to resolve bylaw enforcement issues in Wroxeter, Howick council decided to ask the OPP for help.

Ironmen humiliate Hawks, fight Flyers in season start

Kelsey Bent October 7, 2021Sports

The Wingham Ironmen kicked off the long-awaited 2021-22 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season with a pair of wins over the Walkerton Hawks and the Goderich Flyers.

Wingham BIA encourage public to report walking bridge vandalism

Kelsey Bent October 7, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Wingham BIA, as well as members of the community, have noticed reoccurring vandalism to the Wingham Walking Bridge.

Wingham and District Hospital Foundation aims to raise $76K in upcoming radiothon

Kelsey Bent October 7, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

If the past year and a half have taught us anything, it is how important it is to have access to quality health care. 

Teeswater Medical Centre steering committee share plans with council

Kelsey Bent October 6, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Plans for a medical clinic in Teeswater are shaping up thanks to many hours from a group of volunteers. 

Two local businesses close for first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Kelsey Bent September 30, 2021Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Today marks the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, as implemented through the royal assent of Bill C-5 on June 3. 

Council supports NWMO funding for fire truck

Kelsey Bent September 29, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council has committed $2.2 million from the $4 million Near-Term Investments Program provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO). 

South Bruce virtual council meetings to continue until the new year

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

After weighing its options for how to conduct council meetings moving forward, council ultimately decided on the status quo, until a time when restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced. 

Listowel Hypnosis open for business

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Business, Listowel Banner

Hypnosis can be used for a variety of behaviour changes, including weight loss, quitting smoking, stress management, sleep improvements, breaking bad habits, and fear management.

Howick signs agreement with Wingham Veterinary Clinic

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After receiving the resignation from their long-time animal control officer, Howick council was left with how to provide canine control services. 

Marvin Grimes joins Howick council

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council previously decided to offer the vacant councillor position to those who ran in the 2018 municipal election. 

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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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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget

LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.

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South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

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CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

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CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

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SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

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MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

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