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Kelsey Bent

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

Cyclones’ sack the Siskins in shootouts

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Coming back from a three point deficit at the end of the first, the Listowel Cyclones sent the Kitchener Waterloo Siskins home one point shy of the win. 

Mayne Corners to be assessed for safety improvements

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth’s years of lobbying for a safety assessment of Mayne Corners, just west of Kurtzville, has finally amounted to success. 

Council selects architect for EMCC rejuvenation project

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth council awarded a tender to Axia Design Associates of Toronto, to provide the preliminary design, detailed drawings, and contract administration for renovations to the Elma Memorial Community Centre (EMCC).

15U Listowel Legionnaires’ provincial championship win recognized by council

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg called the 15U Listowel Legionnaires’ provincial championship win, “another great story of excellence in sport in our community.” 

Ironmen find success on the road against Mitchell, Walkerton

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

With a winning streak of four, the Wingham Ironmen have taken an early lead in the 2024-25 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) North Pollock Division standings. 

Stratford General Hospital Foundation asks North Perth to pledge $200,000

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Representative of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s capital campaign “In Our Hands” campaign asked council to consider pledging $200,000 in a Sept. 16 delegation. 

North Perth lowers speeds on Line 87, 88

Kelsey Bent September 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Three sections of road, on Line 87 and Line 88 in the Wallace Ward, will be getting a new reduced speed limit of 60km/h. 

North Perth Community Hospice hosts talks about dignity within healthcare

Kelsey Bent September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Using funding left to them by Sharon Johnson, co-founder of the North Perth Community Hospice in 2011, a slew of talks were hosted on Sept. 5 with Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov.

Perth County Council increases stewardship program budget to $100K

Kelsey Bent September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

It appears the seed for another successful year of the Perth County Stewardship Program was planted by council at its Sept. 5 meeting. 

County replaces paramedic commander vehicle

Kelsey Bent September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

It appears as though Perth County council and staff are trying to catch up with the ever-moving target that is increasing vehicle prices. 

North Perth approves new development charges, implementation policy for attainable housing CIP

Kelsey Bent September 6, 2024Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - North Perth council supported new development charges (DCs), and the implementation policy for the Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan, at the Aug. 26 council meeting, paving the way for future development. 

Council supports three severances west, south of Listowel

Kelsey Bent September 6, 2024Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – North Perth Council’s support of three severance applications, at its Aug. 26 meeting, gives a preview of local development to come. 

Mitchell road construction, sidewalk installation to begin this fall

Kelsey Bent August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - You may have seen the sign along Mitchell Road South already, but council approved the contractor which will complete some major construction along a section of Mitchell Road South (Highway 23), with work to begin in less than two months and last until summer 2025. 

History repeats itself with Adam Brown 55 Distilling Co. delivering high quality products from rural setting

Kelsey Bent August 29, 2024Business, Food, Listowel Banner, Rural

MOOREFIELD - Following the legacy of their namesake, Adam Brown 55 Distilling Co. – a small batch distillery crafting high quality gin and vodka – prides themselves on the delivery of good products rurally.

North Perth Budget Committee reviews survey results from 2.1 per cent of the population

Kelsey Bent August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - “Although the surveying results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of the North Perth community at large, they provide valuable information for council to consider during the 2025 budget process,” Communications Coordinator Mackenzie Smith told council on Aug. 14.

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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

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Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area

BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Preparing for winter

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

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Editorial

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.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

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Preparing for winter

By Bob Murray

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

By Cory Bilyea

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

By Denny Scott

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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