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Kelsey Bent

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

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.

Sr. Legionnaires post 10 point win in May 30 home opener

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Forest City Frost fell to the Listowel Legionnaires 12-2 at the home opener match on May 30. 

Local author launches new book, announces renovations to old Theatre 311

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - A combination of events at the old Theatre 311 building will signify new owner Christopher Malcom’s, intentions to renovate and reopen the theatre.

Ontario’s Minister of Education visits Listowel Eastdale Public School

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - In the good news section of the May 27 AMDSB trustee meeting, Chair Michael Bannerman shared that on May 20 Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, visited Listowel Eastdale Public School, accompanied by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.

AMDSB investigating new scenario in boundary review

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - As the Avon Maitland District School Board of Trustees was reviewing the final adjusted options in the North Perth Boundary Review, which aims to solve overpopulation at local schools, yet another option was suggested for investigation.

Fire at Walmart closed store for multiple days, store now reopened

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Walmart Listowel announced via its social media pages that it reopened on May 29 after a fire occurred.

Community Living North Perth opens new home with support from $200,000 Trillium Foundation grant

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A ribbon-cutting for the Community Living North Perth’s (CLNP) opening of a new home in Listowel’s west end was held on Friday May 30.

North Perth raises Pride flag on June 2

Kelsey Bent June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - On behalf of the Municipality of North Perth, Mayor Todd Kasenberg and a representative of the North Perth Pride Committee Billy Robertson spoke to the crowd gathered at the municipal office on June 2.

Spinrite closes doors in Listowel after 73 years of manufacturing

Kelsey Bent June 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A business that has long been associated with the identity of the town of Listowel, Spinrite announced on June 3 that it will be closing its doors locally. 

First look at asset management plan shows $20 million funding gap

Kelsey Bent May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got an early look at the asset management plan, which, according to the staff report, is expected to be finalized next month.

North Perth renews agreement with MVCA ahead of conduit project

Kelsey Bent May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Like a good sailor, it appears North Perth is preparing for a storm ahead, as inspections have shown the Listowel conduit will require repairs in the future.

North Perth councillors call strong mayor powers anti-democratic

Kelsey Bent May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - At its April 29 meeting, North Perth Council requested a report from staff to help council members to understand the new strong mayor powers, in order to avoid exploiting them.

Crosstown Chess Tournament names top elementary-age players

Kelsey Bent May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The second annual Crosstown Chess Tournament was held at the Trinity United Church on May 22.

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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

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

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

By Rachel Hammermueller

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

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