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Kelsey Bent

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

North Perth seeks peer review of Perth County road study

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth is looking for a second opinion when it comes to the Perth County Road Rationalization Study, which assessed municipal roads proposed to be upgraded to the county.

County Forestry report sparks interest in tree replacement policy

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Straying slightly off topic, Coun. Robert Wilhelm, of Perth South, asked about the replacement of trees after reviewing the monthly forestry report.

Wingham Falcons host cricket tournament Aug. 17

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

ATWOOD - The Wingham Falcons (above) hosted a cricket tournament at Elma Township Public School on Aug. 17.

Perspective is everything

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Last week, I was having one of those weeks as a parent where everything was difficult. I had to do some disciplining, which I don’t enjoy doing – honestly, who does? I entered the second round of potty training – teaching my youngest. I was also dealing with the struggle that is finding childcare du

Cowbell Brewery hosts first Championship Wrestling event

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Council give first approval for Trowbridge subdivision

Kelsey Bent August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Council’s first look at the plans for a 16-lot subdivision did not register concerns at the Aug. 11 meeting.

Wild bird sighting at Listowel children’s event

Kelsey Bent August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The North Perth Public Library hosted the Wild Ontario Bird Show at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Aug. 6.

Huron-Perth study reveals challenges newcomers to Canada face, locals share their experiences

Kelsey Bent August 14, 2025News

STRATFORD - A housing crisis is occuring accross the nation, however a recent study sheds light on the specific challenges newcomers to Canada face when seeking housing in Huron and Perth Counties.

North Perth Council selects contractor for Monument Road culvert project

Kelsey Bent August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Monument Road (Line 75) west of Atwood will be under construction for the replacement of a culvert located approximately 0.75km west of the landfill road (Road 166).

North Perth applies for funding to fill transit gap left by PC Connect Rural Route

Kelsey Bent August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council supported an application for funding to create a public transit route linking Listowel, Mitchell and Stratford at its July 21 meeting.

Kadylack Farms’ 2025 Sunflower Walk is open

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

NORTH PERTH - Kadylack Farms Sunflower Walk opened on Sunday July 27. The attraction now offers 2.5-kilometre and 5-kilometre paths through the field of yellow blooms.

Listowel Lightning hosts swim meet

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Lightning swim team hosted a swim meet at the Listowel Kinsmen Pool on July 26.

Staff account for ‘double whammy’ of tariffs in tender

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A tender presented to North Perth Council on July 21 sparked a discussion about how staff plan for procurement during the tumultuous trade negotiations between Canada and the United States of America.

Library partnered with Capital Twin Movie Theatre for kids event

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Library branch in Listowel hosted a children's crafting session with the help of the Capital Twin Movie Theatre.

Listowel-native Nathan Keil opens first wood carvings exhibit in Newfoundland

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner, News

ST. JOHN’S, NL -  Nathan Keil, born and raised in Listowel, has opened his debut exhibit featuring life-size wood carvings of oceanic offshore birds native to Newfoundland, where he is currently based.

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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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Kin Youth group hosts community fundraiser

The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted its annual carnival on April 25 at the Kin Station, helping to raise money for a soon-to-be-installed disc golf field.

Spring cleaning by the community as Wroxeter Park freshened up

Wroxeter Park was the focus of a community clean up and the host of a community bottle drive over…

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Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fish Fryin’ Firefighters

Wingham Firefighters Fish Fry

The Wingham Firefighter’s Association hosted a fish fry at the Fire Department of North Huron’s Wingham station on April 26. With firefighters and family members preparing the fish, cooking the fries, serving and doing all of it with a smile, it’s little wonder there was a line out the door...

Spring cleaning by the community as Wroxeter Park freshened up

Wroxeter Park was the focus of a community clean up and the host of a community bottle drive over…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Fish Fryin’ Firefighters

By Denny Scott

The Wingham Firefighter’s Association hosted a fish fry at the Fire Department of North Huron’s Wingham station on April 26. With firefighters and family members preparing the fish, cooking the fries, serving and doing all of it with a smile, it’s little wonder there was a line out the door...

Kin Youth group hosts community fundraiser

By Denny Scott

The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted its annual carnival on April 25 at the Kin Station, helping to raise money for a soon-to-be-installed disc golf field.

Spring cleaning by the community as Wroxeter Park freshened up

By Denny Scott

Wroxeter Park was the focus of a community clean up and the host of a community bottle drive over…

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