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Kelsey Bent

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

AMDSB introduce EQAO, Math plans to improve grades

Kelsey Bent January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON-PERTH - New plans presented by school board staff aim to improve the EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) and Math grades at Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools.

It takes a village

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The longer I am on this planet, the more the age old saying “it takes a village to raise a child” resonates with me. 

Eastdale Kindergarten crew stage lively Christmas Concert

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Eastdale Public School Kindergarten students put on a holiday show for friends and family on Dec. 17.

Local, provincial food bank numbers at all time high

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - The number of those reliant on food bank services has never been greater across the province and locally.

Subdivision proposal would expand Atwood boundary

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - A combination of a delegation and planning report presented to council on Dec. 16 outlined plans for a subdivision to the east of Atwood.

North Perth to participate in project to sign civic addresses

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - The Farm 911/Emily Project launched roughly five years ago, in November of 2019, in response to a fatal farm accident involving a young girl named Emily Trudeau in Northumberland County in 2014.

AMDSB students surpass provincial averages in Specialist High Skills Major participation, completion

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

HURON-PERTH - Local schools have garnered a good reputation in the trades industry, however, the latest stat associated with Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) participation and completion will only further benefit it.

North Perth seeking more information about Mental Health Community Action Group

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - North Perth Council is seeking more information regarding a West Perth proposed Mental Health Community Action Group before agreeing to participate.

Turnbacks: Royal wedding photos featured in 1934 Wingham newspaper

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

1934 - Within the pages of the Wingham Advance Times dated Dec. 20, 1934, was an entire photo page featuring the royal wedding of Prince George of England to Princess Marina of Greece, which took place in London on November 29, 1934.

Rothwell calls Poilievre comments ‘deplorable’

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - An item within the Dec. 2 consent agenda at the North Perth Council meeting, inspired some strong words from Coun. Allan Rothwell.

Council approves facade design for new municipal building

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Council liked what they saw, in its first look at the facade designs of the municipality’s new downtown building.

North Perth’s Doug Kellum elected as the 154th Perth County Warden at Dec. 5 meeting

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - Stepping up from the county’s deputy role, North Perth Deputy Mayor, Doug Kellum put his name forward successfully for the 2024/25 Perth County Warden position.

Flag request delegation cut short by mayor

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - A delegate to council was given three chances to  stay on track, before Mayor Todd Kasenberg warned he was about to get  the proverbial hook.

Perth County council votes to discontinue PC Connect Rural Route program

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - With a divided vote of 6-4, Perth County voted to discontinue the PC Connect Rural Route program as of March 31, 2025. The same day the program will complete its pilot project period.

AMDSB looking for participants in second North Perth boundary review

Kelsey Bent December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News

HURON-PERTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is embarking on another boundary review for North Perth schools.

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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