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Kelsey Bent

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

Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget

Kelsey Bent May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, News

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.

Second annual Cultural Unity Festival a colourful display

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The gymnasium of the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) was filled with the brightly coloured flags of the many countries represented at the 2nd annual North Perth Cultural Unity Festival on May 6.

Trustees discuss changes to Ontario school boards ahead of municipal elections

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - Last month, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra announced  Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The bill was passed on May 6 at Queen’s Park.

Council agrees to bylaw enforcement shared services agreement with Perth South

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Within the pages of the consent agenda of the April 27 council meeting, a report proposes a temporary North Perth shared services agreement to provide bylaw enforcement services with Perth South.

North Perth to investigate handling bylaw adjudication internally

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth residents could soon be able to speak to their parking ticket fines, without driving to Stratford.

EFS-plastics Inc. applies for zoning amendment to improve fly infestation impacting neighbours

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Neighbours of EFS-plastics Inc. (EFS) spoke up at the April 27 council meeting, sharing how they are being impacted by flies, and claim they are coming from the nearby business.

Remuneration raise approved for next group of North Perth Council members

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A raise to North Perth council honorariums was approved with a vote of 8-2, with Coun. Matt Richardson and Coun. Matt Duncan opposed.

North Perth Council reflects on sustainability improvements last year

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Mayor Todd Kasenberg commended municipal staff on their care and stewardship of the environment, and said, “We have much to be proud of in providing clear leadership in our sector.”

Kin Trail bridge replacement to cost $846,988, completed before November

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A contractor was selected at the April 27 North Perth Council meeting for the work to replace the Kin Trail Bridge, on the trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South.

North Perth Council approves proceeding with $18.7 million phase of North East development

Kelsey Bent April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - What the mayor is calling the largest capital project of his time, received approval for a second phase from council on April 13.

North Perth Council supports Listowel distiller’s application to serve by the glass

Kelsey Bent April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A local distiller has received council support for an application to serve by the glass.

Coun. Johnston asks, ‘when can we get some county money spent in North Perth’ citing poor state of County Road 147

Kelsey Bent April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Elma Ward Coun. Dave Johnston posed a question to county councillors at the April 13 North Perth Council meeting.

Council selects engineer for McDonald Street reconstruction

Kelsey Bent April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth received three submissions in a call for contractors to bid on the reconstruction of McDonald Street, from Wallace Ave North to Barber Avenue North.

United Housing, library CEO address concerns voiced about library redevelopment

Kelsey Bent April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - There has been a great deal of public commentary, both online or in the this newspaper, about the future of the Listowel Library. Additionally, concerned citizens approached the Listowel Banner with questions about the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library redevelopment project.

Kinsmen donate profit from sold-out Pot O’ Gold Lottery to Community Living

Kelsey Bent April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Did you know that when you purchased a local lottery ticket, you would be benefiting a housing project for some of this community’s most vulnerable?

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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.

Updates to Durham Street Bridge, Pinkerton road on Bruce County agenda

WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County will include updates on two important projects, both located in Brockton – the Durham Street bridge project and Bruce Road 15 in Pinkerton.

County helps member municipalities make the most of their levy dollars

WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s director of government relations, presented the third annual local investment report at the May 7 council meeting, detailing the county’s investment in local communities.

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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Updates to Durham Street Bridge, Pinkerton road on Bruce County agenda

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County will include updates on two important projects, both located in Brockton – the Durham Street bridge project and Bruce Road 15 in Pinkerton.

County helps member municipalities make the most of their levy dollars

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s director of government relations, presented the third annual local investment report at the May 7 council meeting, detailing the county’s investment in local communities.

Brockton council briefs: School community tragedy remembered

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody opened the May 12 meeting of council with a statement urging everyone to remember the families who lost loved ones in a double tragedy a year ago, on May 23.

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