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Kelsey Bent

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

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.

Huron County initiative aims to diversify local agriculture by putting marginal lands to better use

Kelsey Bent August 26, 2021News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The new agricultural product initiative, led by the Huron County economic development department, is encouraging local farmers to diversify their production by considering using their marginal lands for new crops.

Taste of Huron app to launch this fall

Kelsey Bent August 26, 2021Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County is launching an app this fall with the company 468Insider, which will allow users to earn and redeem points at local businesses. 

Huron County’s BR&E survey sitting at 12.5 per cent completion rate

Kelsey Bent August 19, 2021News, Wingham Advance Times

The survey phase of the Huron County Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) project has been underway since June 1.

South Bruce to use NWMO funding for landfill compactor

Kelsey Bent August 19, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Municipal staff presented two projects that would be suitable for the NWMO funding agreement at the Aug. 10 council meeting. 

Council discuss supporting before, after school program in Teeswater

Kelsey Bent August 19, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council passed a motion to support a before and after school program in Teeswater, as a one-year pilot project, should the registration numbers show the program will be financially feasible.

Wingham Ironmen eager for 2021-22 campaign

Kelsey Bent August 19, 2021Sports

Coming back from two heartbreaking seasons, the Wingham Ironmen are eager to get back on the ice.

Wingham Skating Club seeking volunteers for 2021-22 season

Kelsey Bent August 13, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

In preparation for their upcoming skating season, the Wingham Skating Club is seeking volunteers to help run their programming.

Howick applying for second grant for trail system

Kelsey Bent August 13, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After a recommendation from staff, council decided to apply for a second grant to pay for the installation of a trail system within the Howick tri-villages.

North Huron council to purchase audio system for meetings

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

Since council does not know where their council chambers will be relocated to, they made the decision to purchase a relocatable audio system to better improve the quality of their council meetings.

Open water

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

A lone kayaker paddles upstream between the Howson Dam and the Hanna Bridge on the Maitland River in Wingham.

Council hears proposed plan for water, sewer for Hutton Heights

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

Council agreed to alter the engineer’s phased plan to proceed with developing the subdivision known as Hutton Heights.

Retail plaza planned for McDonald’s property in Wingham

Kelsey Bent August 13, 2021Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At the Aug. 9 meeting, North Huron council approved the plans for the construction of a shopping plaza at the corner of Highway 4 and Highway 86.

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. 

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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.

See all Listowel area articles.

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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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.

Editorial

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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