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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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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

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.

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

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