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Kelsey Bent

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

Countdown to Listowel’s 150th Anniversary: How Listowel faired in the great floodings of 1883, 1911

Kelsey Bent March 6, 2025News

The recent heavy snowfall has plagued our community with issues that have become uncommon in recent years. But in the grand 150 years of its existence, the Town of Listowel has seen its fair share of wicked weather.

Boys basketball saw Madill take on LDSS on Feb. 5

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill senior boys basketball team travelled to Listowel on Feb. 5 for two games.

Kin Cares, Westfield to host free community clothing boutique

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Kin Cares is kicking off its third year of community service with a new event, a free to give, free to take, community clothing boutique, hosted with North Perth Westfield Elementary School on Feb. 15.

Perth County accepts 20 planting applications worth over $151K through stewardship program

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Two years running, the Perth County Stewardship Program has exceeded expectations, thus resulting in the planting of more trees across the county.

AMDSB attendance report: 59.6% of students are meeting ministry’s attendance expectation of 90%

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News

A report presented to the Avon Maitland District School Board informed trustees that the Ministry of Education has asked school boards to publicly report on school attendance, with the expectation that every student should strive for 90 per cent attendance.

Parent seeking changes to AMDSB weather procedure for outdoor recess during extreme cold events

Kelsey Bent February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News

HURON-PERTH - A Former Listowel man is asking Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) to change administrative procedure 219 which controls whether or not students go outside for recess during extreme cold.

South Bruce bridge inspection report recommends reconstruction of Bannerman Bridge this year

Kelsey Bent February 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE – At an estimated cost of $1.1 million, the South Bruce bridge inspection report…

Countdown to Listowel’s 150th Anniversary: Tales from those who settled the Town of Listowel

Kelsey Bent February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

There are some discrepancies in the retelling of the Town of Listowel’s history. Although much credit is given to John Binning, he actually purchased land from a Mr. Henry. Henry is a bit of a mystery, his first name is not even known now over a century later.

Report recommends reconstruction of Bannerman Bridge this year

Kelsey Bent January 30, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At an estimated cost of $1.1 million, the South Bruce bridge inspection report recommends the replacement of the bridge on concession 14, named the Bannerman Bridge this year.

A series of elitist events at Perth County Council

Kelsey Bent January 30, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Did anyone else read the book series titled A Series Of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler under the pen name Lemony Snicket?

Motion to adjust county council composition to reflect North Perth’s growth fails to pass

Kelsey Bent January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

North Perth Mayor, and Perth County Coun. Todd Kasenberg introduced a motion to change county council composition to reflect North Perth’s growth at the Jan. 9 meeting.

Building permit numbers down slightly in 2024

Kelsey Bent January 23, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

According to the Manager of Building’s year end report, 12 new residential dwellings, totalling 28 units, were built last year. 

South Bruce supports new Xplore tower near Mildmay

Kelsey Bent January 23, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A new communication tower, to support the local bandwidth, received the green light from South Bruce Council at its’ Jan. 14 meeting. 

South Bruce asking county to reconsider settlement boundary on behalf of Teeswater property owner

Kelsey Bent January 23, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here decided to give their support to a Teeswater property owner seeking to proceed with an industrial development. 

Hydro One fined $262,000 after workplace injury near Wingham

Kelsey Bent January 23, 2025Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

According to a court bulletin from the province, Hydro One pled guilty in the Provincial Offences Court in Goderich and was fined $250,000 by Justice of the Peace Kristine Diaz. 

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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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Listowel Curling Club hosts mixed doubles curling event

Mixed Doubles curling is the fastest growing discipline in the curling world. While it has been part of the last three Olympics, it is still a new experience for many curlers.

Listowel BIA sign contest deadline looms

LISTOWEL - The Listowel BIA continues to accept art work to the Summer Street Banner as part of their broader banner initiative, which is to brighten the town in an eye-catching way for years to come. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their custom designs before the April, 26 deadline.

See all Listowel area articles.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

Bluewater school board urges consultation as province considers removing English public school board trustees

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is raising concerns about a possible move by the province to remove English public school trustees, warning it could “weaken local representation and reduce accountability in Ontario’s education system.”

See all Mildmay area articles.

Steam tug “Prince Alfred” was locked in the ice pack off Tobermory

In 1879 the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O’Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents.

Scone Crokinole Club launches 17th season of friendly competition

SCONE - April 1 marked the start of season 17 for the Scone Crokinole Club.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Lake Huron Coastal Centre looking for volunteers for Goderich Shoreline Clean-up

In celebration of Earth Day, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is inviting volunteers to help protect the shoreline at the annual Goderich Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Christopher’s Beach.

Second annual I Am Huron campaign kicks off

This initiative celebrates the positive impact immigrants make in Huron County and highlights their contributions to the community.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Finding a place to rest this lent season

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

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake

Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.

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Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

By Emily Bowen

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

Lake Huron Coastal Centre looking for volunteers for Goderich Shoreline Clean-up

By Submitted

In celebration of Earth Day, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is inviting volunteers to help protect the shoreline at the annual Goderich Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Christopher’s Beach.

Listowel Curling Club hosts mixed doubles curling event

By Submitted

Mixed Doubles curling is the fastest growing discipline in the curling world. While it has been part of the last three Olympics, it is still a new experience for many curlers.

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