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Kelsey Bent

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

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.

Health care recruitment becoming an ‘arms race’: Mayor

Kelsey Bent August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - Mayor Todd Kasenberg was recently a panelist on an Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference panel, speaking to the subject of primary health care in communities. 

EMS attending vehicle collision in front of movie theatre in downtown Listowel

Kelsey Bent August 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

At 4:14pm on Aug. 28, Perth County paramedics were seen attending to a person in a vehicle, which had been in a collision, in front of the Capitol Twin movie theatre, located in downtown Listowel. 

Rain and mud didn’t stop the Teeswater Fair

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

It was a muddy good time at the Teeswater Fair last weekend. Events pictured include the parade…

The Farmerettes were cutesy but could have been more

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Opinion

BLYTH – Jointly commissioned with Fourth Line Theatre Company, Blyth Festival Theatre’s Onion…

North Perth to repave parking lots at three fire stations

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - Council awarded a tender to pave the parking lots at all three municipal fire stations.

North Perth approves Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council unanimously approved the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) at its Aug. 12 meeting.

Municipality of North Perth granted funds for new Innovation and Business Centre

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

North Perth was successful in a funding application for the creation of the North Perth Innovation and Business Centre, proposed to be located at the recently-acquired municipal building in downtown Listowel.

Don’t disengage now

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The newspapers under the umbrella of Midwestern Newspapers Corp. have recently covered items at their perspective municipal councils that have attracted major public interest. 

Stratford General Hospital Foundation asked Perth County to pledge $500,000

Kelsey Bent August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Co-chairs of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s capital campaign “In Our Hands” Rick Orr and Paul Roulston asked Perth County Council to pledge $500,000 in an Aug. 1 delegation.

Perth County passes 3.13% cost of living increase for council, staff

Kelsey Bent August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Down slightly from the year before, Perth County council set its cost of living increase for next year at 3.13 per cent.

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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.

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Listowel Curling Club hosts mixed doubles curling event

Mixed Doubles curling is the fastest growing discipline in the curling world. While it has been part of the last three Olympics, it is still a new experience for many curlers.

Listowel BIA sign contest deadline looms

LISTOWEL - The Listowel BIA continues to accept art work to the Summer Street Banner as part of their broader banner initiative, which is to brighten the town in an eye-catching way for years to come. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their custom designs before the April, 26 deadline.

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Bluewater school board urges consultation as province considers removing English public school board trustees

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is raising concerns about a possible move by the province to remove English public school trustees, warning it could “weaken local representation and reduce accountability in Ontario’s education system.”

Bluewater District School Board maintains nine trustee positions for 2026 election, approves policies and planning measures

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) will maintain nine trustee positions for the 2026 municipal election, with no changes to how those seats are distributed across its jurisdiction in Bruce and Grey Counties.

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Steam tug “Prince Alfred” was locked in the ice pack off Tobermory

In 1879 the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O’Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents.

Scone Crokinole Club launches 17th season of friendly competition

SCONE - April 1 marked the start of season 17 for the Scone Crokinole Club.

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Lake Huron Coastal Centre looking for volunteers for Goderich Shoreline Clean-up

In celebration of Earth Day, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is inviting volunteers to help protect the shoreline at the annual Goderich Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Christopher’s Beach.

Second annual I Am Huron campaign kicks off

This initiative celebrates the positive impact immigrants make in Huron County and highlights their contributions to the community.

See all Wingham area articles.

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Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake

Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.

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Lake Huron Coastal Centre looking for volunteers for Goderich Shoreline Clean-up

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In celebration of Earth Day, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is inviting volunteers to help protect the shoreline at the annual Goderich Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Christopher’s Beach.

Listowel Curling Club hosts mixed doubles curling event

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Mixed Doubles curling is the fastest growing discipline in the curling world. While it has been part of the last three Olympics, it is still a new experience for many curlers.

Second annual I Am Huron campaign kicks off

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This initiative celebrates the positive impact immigrants make in Huron County and highlights their contributions to the community.

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