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Kelsey Bent

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

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.

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.

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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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Food, drinks, candles and cosmetics: Beekeeping in Perth County

For generations, professional and hobbyist beekeepers throughout Perth County have been harvesting honey and other hive products for a variety of purposes. Delicious food and drinks, candles, cosmetics, and natural remedies are a few everyday uses for this versatile harvest.   

In Photos: The 170th Listowel Fair

Started in 1856, the 170th Listowel Fair was hosted on July 12-16, 2026.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

OPP seeks information from public following fatal ACW collision

HURON – Huron OPP are asking for assistance from anyone who may have witnessed or has dashcam footage of a single-vehicle collision July 19 in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

WOWC advocates for equitable transit funding and other strategic priorities

WALKERTON – Kate Burns Gallagher of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) provided Bruce County council with an update on strategic priorities and advocacy, as well as some attention-getting numbers.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

By Rachel Hammermueller

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

Assault charge withdrawn in Mills case

By Rachel Hammermueller

George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident charged in connection with an altercation in February resulting in North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, had one charge – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – dropped by the Crown.

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