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Kelsey Bent

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

Perth County Council approves subdivision extending Woodview Drive, Atwood

Kelsey Bent June 11, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - An application for a draft plan of subdivision was narrowly passed by Perth  County Council last week.

Feedback requested for Listowel’s west end development plans

Kelsey Bent June 11, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - An open house will be hosted on June 17 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex  to collect input from residents about two development options for Listowel’s west end.

Council approves snow fence at Wallace Optimist Park, which has been closed by delayed drainage work

Kelsey Bent June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - In an effort to get the Wallace Optimist Park reopened as quickly as possible, council approved snow fencing around newly completed drainage work. Additionally, council asked for an investigation into the future of the park, with relocation of the park as a possibility.

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

North Perth to maintain ICI recycling with no fee, at a cost of $51,000 per year

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Across the province, changes to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) recycling program were implemented at the beginning of this year, however, North Perth was granted a grace period by its service provider Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA), as it decided to absorb all a

Independent MC barbecue raises $1,500

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

WINGHAM - Independent MC hosted a burger and peameal bacon barbecue last weekend on Josephine Street in Wingham.

Annual bike rodeo takes over Listowel arena

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth hosted its annual bike rodeo, this year inside at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex. Many attended to ride through the course

North Perth approves, Perth County defers Atwood subdivision decision

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Members of North Perth and Perth County councils were not totally sold on a plan of subdivision application for a development located on the east side of Atwood. The application was presented by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, to North Perth on April 27, and to Perth County on May 21

Vacated land to be expropriated for proposed Atwood affordable housing project

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A portion of a property presumably abandoned for over 100 years was approved to be expropriated by North Perth at its May 11 council meeting.

Council tailors attainable housing rent to unit types, allows renting to family

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth council updated its affordable housing CIP to better appeal to renter realities.

Ag Society host inaugural Listowel Ribfest

Kelsey Bent May 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Three crews were cooking up a storm at the first annual Ribfest at the Listowel Fairgrounds under scattered showers for most of the weekend.

Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget

Kelsey Bent May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.

Second annual Cultural Unity Festival a colourful display

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The gymnasium of the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) was filled with the brightly coloured flags of the many countries represented at the 2nd annual North Perth Cultural Unity Festival on May 6.

Trustees discuss changes to Ontario school boards ahead of municipal elections

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - Last month, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra announced  Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The bill was passed on May 6 at Queen’s Park.

Council agrees to bylaw enforcement shared services agreement with Perth South

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Within the pages of the consent agenda of the April 27 council meeting, a report proposes a temporary North Perth shared services agreement to provide bylaw enforcement services with Perth South.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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