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Kelsey Bent

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

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor, Amazing Race Canada winner, and mental health advocate Tyler Smith speaks to local students

Kelsey Bent March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - When asked to sum up his entire speech promoting mental health awareness and resilience, Tyler Smith, a survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, said, “Take the necessary steps and remember that your story matters, too.”

Solemn celebration for MAP59 grand opening held on anniversary of arena collapse

Kelsey Bent March 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - On Saturday, February 28, 1959, at approximately 9:27 a.m., while a peewee hockey practice was underway, the roof and walls of the rink section of the Listowel Arena collapsed.

Countdown to Listowel’s 150th Anniversary: How Listowel faired in the great floodings of 1883, 1911

Kelsey Bent March 6, 2025News

The recent heavy snowfall has plagued our community with issues that have become uncommon in recent years. But in the grand 150 years of its existence, the Town of Listowel has seen its fair share of wicked weather.

Boys basketball saw Madill take on LDSS on Feb. 5

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill senior boys basketball team travelled to Listowel on Feb. 5 for two games.

Kin Cares, Westfield to host free community clothing boutique

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Kin Cares is kicking off its third year of community service with a new event, a free to give, free to take, community clothing boutique, hosted with North Perth Westfield Elementary School on Feb. 15.

Perth County accepts 20 planting applications worth over $151K through stewardship program

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Two years running, the Perth County Stewardship Program has exceeded expectations, thus resulting in the planting of more trees across the county.

AMDSB attendance report: 59.6% of students are meeting ministry’s attendance expectation of 90%

Kelsey Bent February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News

A report presented to the Avon Maitland District School Board informed trustees that the Ministry of Education has asked school boards to publicly report on school attendance, with the expectation that every student should strive for 90 per cent attendance.

Parent seeking changes to AMDSB weather procedure for outdoor recess during extreme cold events

Kelsey Bent February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News

HURON-PERTH - A Former Listowel man is asking Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) to change administrative procedure 219 which controls whether or not students go outside for recess during extreme cold.

South Bruce bridge inspection report recommends reconstruction of Bannerman Bridge this year

Kelsey Bent February 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE – At an estimated cost of $1.1 million, the South Bruce bridge inspection report…

Countdown to Listowel’s 150th Anniversary: Tales from those who settled the Town of Listowel

Kelsey Bent February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

There are some discrepancies in the retelling of the Town of Listowel’s history. Although much credit is given to John Binning, he actually purchased land from a Mr. Henry. Henry is a bit of a mystery, his first name is not even known now over a century later.

Report recommends reconstruction of Bannerman Bridge this year

Kelsey Bent January 30, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At an estimated cost of $1.1 million, the South Bruce bridge inspection report recommends the replacement of the bridge on concession 14, named the Bannerman Bridge this year.

A series of elitist events at Perth County Council

Kelsey Bent January 30, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Did anyone else read the book series titled A Series Of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler under the pen name Lemony Snicket?

Motion to adjust county council composition to reflect North Perth’s growth fails to pass

Kelsey Bent January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

North Perth Mayor, and Perth County Coun. Todd Kasenberg introduced a motion to change county council composition to reflect North Perth’s growth at the Jan. 9 meeting.

Building permit numbers down slightly in 2024

Kelsey Bent January 23, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

According to the Manager of Building’s year end report, 12 new residential dwellings, totalling 28 units, were built last year. 

South Bruce supports new Xplore tower near Mildmay

Kelsey Bent January 23, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A new communication tower, to support the local bandwidth, received the green light from South Bruce Council at its’ Jan. 14 meeting. 

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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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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.”

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Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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