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Kelsey Bent

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

North Perth Council adopts Mayor’s Budget

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL -  North Perth Council discussed the removal of the Galbraith Conservation Area capital project, valued at $75,000, in the 2026 Mayor’s budget, however ultimately left the item in.

West Perth Deputy Mayor Dean Trentowsky named Perth County Warden

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - The 151st Perth County Warden shared how past wardens will inspire his upcoming term.

Layers of nostalgia contained within annual showing of A Huron County Christmas Carol

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025News

BLYTH - Blyth Festival Theatre’s third annual showing of A Huron County Christmas Carol is nostalgia in several ways. Whether it is the rustic Christmas decorations we knew and loved in the home on our grandparents’ farm, the familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge, or the references to North Huron’s not

AMDSB, HPCDSB results from EQAO testing compared to provincial averages

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - Across the province, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing results have been shared. 

North Perth Council agrees to transfer Perth Meadows to United Housing

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council voted to sell the Perth Meadows property and operation to United Housing a branch of United Way Perth-Huron, for $1, at the Dec. 1 meeting.

North Perth to share concerns about conservation authorities consolidation

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council reviewed a letter from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) which shared a policy proposal of new boundaries for the consolidation local conservation authorities into regional conservation authorities.

Gowanstown wedding barn prohibited use due to building code violations

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Owners of a converted bank barn have received an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) due to outstanding building permits and zoning amendments.

Perth County presents proposed changes to forest conservation bylaw, delegates ask that windbreaks not be included

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – North Perth Council was presented proposed changes to the Perth County Forest…

Kinettes assume operation of Imagination Library after Friends of North Perth Public Library disband

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - A Nov. 25 press release announced that the Listowel Kinettes were excited to take over the operation of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in North Perth.

Bannerman, Smith return as Trustee Chair and Vice

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - At the Nov. 25 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) board of trustees meeting, Stratford Trustee Michael Bannerman was again elected as chair of the board with Patricia Smith again assuming the role of vice chair.

Ten-year school enrollment projections show rise in North Perth, fall in Wingham region

Kelsey Bent November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - School enrolment projections, included in the 2025 Long-Term Accommodation Plan, show significant growth in the Municipality of North Perth, while in the nearby Townships of North Huron and Howick, the school board is anticipating the opposite.

Mitchell Graduate shares story at anti-hate conference

Kelsey Bent November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - A graduate’s story of perseverance, positivity, and curiosity was shared as encouragement for local students at the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) Anti-Hate Conference on Nov. 12.   

First mayor’s budget proposes 6.61% tax increase

Kelsey Bent November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The first proposed mayor’s budget for North Perth includes a property tax increase of 6.61 per cent, equal to about $161 per year, or $13 per month, for a median assessed residential household ($271,000). 

Council defers decision on sale of Perth Meadows

Kelsey Bent November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council deferred a decision on transferring Perth Meadows to United Way Perth Hurons’ non-profit housing organization United Housing for $1, until its next meeting. 

Archives, courthouse, paramedic department budgets shared with county council

Kelsey Bent November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Perth County Council had its first look at three department budgets at its Nov. 6 meeting. The budgets were presented for information and approval to share with the Municipal Shared Services Committee at its Nov. 20 meeting. The budgets will need to be approved by both the committee and

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Perth County OPP puts funding towards strangulation, IPV training

Detective Sergeant Tara Bolstad informed the Perth County OPP detachment board at their meeting on Nov. 12 of funds used from provincial grants this year – the focus of all mentioned on the local issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 

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Donations to Walkerton Fire Association go towards training equipment

The Walkerton Fire Association has received donations.

Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign

Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.

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Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

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Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

By Submitted

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

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United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

30-year-old fire truck rides off into sunset

By Cory Bilyea

Rescue 7 rolled into service when the Spice Girls topped the charts and dial‑up internet was still a novelty.

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