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Kelsey Bent

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

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. 

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. 

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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Editorial

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.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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