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Kelsey Bent

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

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.

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.

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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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Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel

LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province

WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.

See all Listowel area articles.

New ATV trail opens the door to off-road adventure

TEESWATER - After a year of construction and about $65,000 in upgrades, the Huron Shores ATV Club has officially opened the new Sideroad 30 multi-use trail, creating a legal route for off-road vehicles.

Student entrepreneurs wrap up summer of business with a barbeque

HANOVER – Thirty-five students from across the Saugeen Connects region wrapped up a summer of running their own businesses with a community barbecue and marketplace.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Summer of music comes to an end

WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.

Pedestrian safety issues considered

WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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

AI and other false promises

By Denny Scott

AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. Much like the hoverboards that came out a few years back that were, at best, pale imitation

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

By Submitted

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

By Rachel Hammermueller

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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