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Kelsey Bent

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

South Bruce updates tree committee terms of reference

Kelsey Bent February 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a three-part report to council, Operations Manager Jamie Morgan told council how the tree committee plans to improve the municipality. 

South Bruce to contribute $300K to Teeswater Medical Centre

Kelsey Bent February 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Treasurer Kendra Reinhart gave council several options for funding the Teeswater Medical Centre’s request for $300,000 from the municipality. 

Local author documents Huron County’s many hockey accomplishments

Kelsey Bent February 16, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

According to David Scott, Huron County has been producing some of hockey’s top athletes and coaches for over a century. 

Wingham Foodland’s Christmas tree fundraiser a success

Kelsey Bent February 16, 2022Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Before Christmas last year, Wingham Foodland sold Christmas trees with a promise of donating three dollars from every tree sold to the Wingham and District Hospital. Thanks to all the community support, the local business was able to donate $309 to the hospital to help with improvement to the X-ray

Huron County BR+E survey identifies areas for improvement in local business sectors

Kelsey Bent February 10, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The county-wide effort to survey businesses has been completed. Now the Huron County Economic Development Department is sharing the results which identify areas for improvement before they develop an action plan to support local businesses. 

South Bruce’s operating budget impacted by a spike in insurance costs

Kelsey Bent February 10, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

According to a report presented to council, South Bruce’s operating budget will impact the municipal tax levy by 3.7 per cent.

Howick’s 2021 issued building permits surpass previous year

Kelsey Bent February 9, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Township’s Chief Building Official David Kopp said 2021 was a good year, and it is looking like the first half of 2022 will follow suit.

South Bruce to begin plowing sidewalk on Ignatz Street in Mildmay

Kelsey Bent February 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a report from Coun. Mark Goetz, South Bruce council learned that there are residents in Mildmay who are struggling to travel within the village.

South Bruce council will not budge its on position of POW-NNW’s petition

Kelsey Bent February 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a letter to council, Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) asked South Bruce council to consider an alternative to their request that their petition be made public.

Huron-Bruce MPP asks CN Rail to comply with provincial drainage legislature

Kelsey Bent February 2, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Is a federally regulated organization required to comply with provincial legislation?

North Huron requests $71,871 from South Bruce to support arena costs

Kelsey Bent February 2, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In November, North Huron council passed a motion to direct staff to ask neighbouring municipalities for financial support for their residents’ use of North Huron’s recreation facilities. 

Howick council shows support for Fordwich subdivision

Kelsey Bent January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick council showed support for two applications to rezone and sever a parcel of land located on Patrick Street in the village of Fordwich at its Jan. 18 meeting.

North Huron requests $102,325 from Howick to support arena costs

Kelsey Bent January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

In November, North Huron council passed a motion to direct staff to ask neighbouring municipalities for financial support for their residents’ use of North Huron’s recreation facilities. 

Howick council honorariums to increase 4.4 per cent

Kelsey Bent January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

On Jan. 18, Howick council passed their annual remuneration bylaw, approving a pay increase of 4.4 per cent. 

South Bruce council approves multiple items at budget meeting

Kelsey Bent January 26, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Staff asked council to give directions on various topics before presenting the operating budget at South Bruce council’s Jan. 18 budget meeting. 

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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