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Kelsey Bent

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

Study of Listowel trail bridge initiated ahead of replacement

Kelsey Bent July 17, 2025News

LISTOWEL - An integral connecting link of the North Perth Municipal Trail is in need of replacement.

Boards approve balanced budgets for next school year

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Board of Trustees of AMDSB received and approved the 2025/2026 budget at its June 24 meeting. 

A sign that change is needed

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The recent decision to make Mayne Corners a four-way stop, made by Perth County Council on July 3,…

Magical Midways Inc. charged after 2022 safety maintenance violation

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

A July 2, 2025 release from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) stated that Magical Midways Inc., a carnival ride company based in Toronto and Woodstock, has pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Technical Standards and Safety Act, following a serious safety incident involving

Living snow fences to be included in Perth County Stewardship Program

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Perth County Council reviewed the criteria for snow fence applications through its stewardship program at the July 3 meeting.

Council apprehensively approves new budget process under province’s strong mayor powers framework

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The changes to the budget process stem from the strong mayor powers being bestowed on the Mayor of North Perth on May 1, 2025, alongside 169 other municipal leaders, by the government of Ontario.

All-way stop recommended at Mayne Corners

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

STRATFORD - Perth County’s July 3 decision to designate the intersection of Perth Line 88 and Perth Road 178, which is commonly known as Mayne Corners, an all-way stop will be finalized should Huron County Council agree.

Listowel’s Jaelyn McPherson talks international education, extracurriculars ahead of 2025/26 AMDSB Student Trustee position

Kelsey Bent July 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Jaelynn MacPherson, 16, was elected to be one of two Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) student trustees, alongside Mitchell student Julie Vega.

Top LDSS athletes recognized for outstanding performances

Kelsey Bent July 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Maddy Hinsperger, Curtis Strickler, Reece Cameron and Armando Tecsa were named Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) athletes of the year at a banquet hosted at the school on June 18.

Perth County Council returns to courthouse, votes to renovate chambers

Kelsey Bent June 26, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

Upon returning to the Perth County Courthouse for the first meeting in five years, Perth County Council promptly voted to renovate the council chambers at its June 19 meeting. 

Council denies request but calls Atwood tiny home ‘great project’

Kelsey Bent June 26, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

Home Suite Home Affordable Housing wrote to North Perth Council on June 9 to request the waiver of municipal tipping fees as the company was preparing an Atwood location for the construction of a charitable pocket home.

Council endorses Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider by the glass

Kelsey Bent June 19, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - There were no bad apples on North Perth Council when it came time to endorse Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider on site.

Council exempts Canada Day party from noise bylaw

Kelsey Bent June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - At its June 9 meeting, North Perth Council exempted a slew of Canada Day related festivities, put on by the Atwood Lions Club, from the municipal noise bylaw.

Trustees review local school boundary scenario

Kelsey Bent June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - The deliberation continues regarding the even distribution of North Perth students across all schools, to alleviate the over-populated North Perth Westfield Elementary School (NPWES) in Listowel.

North Perth council joins push for reinstatement of MPAC assessment cycle

Kelsey Bent June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - After receiving a letter from the Municipality of West Perth, North Perth Council decided during its May 26 meeting to join its neighbour in lobbying the province to reinstate the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC) property assessment cycle.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel

LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province

WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.

See all Listowel area articles.

New ATV trail opens the door to off-road adventure

TEESWATER - After a year of construction and about $65,000 in upgrades, the Huron Shores ATV Club has officially opened the new Sideroad 30 multi-use trail, creating a legal route for off-road vehicles.

Student entrepreneurs wrap up summer of business with a barbeque

HANOVER – Thirty-five students from across the Saugeen Connects region wrapped up a summer of running their own businesses with a community barbecue and marketplace.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Summer of music comes to an end

WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.

Pedestrian safety issues considered

WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

AI and other false promises

By Denny Scott

AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. Much like the hoverboards that came out a few years back that were, at best, pale imitation

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

By Submitted

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

By Rachel Hammermueller

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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