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Kelsey Bent

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

M-T supports Braemar operating license extension with letter to Ministry

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Braemar Retirement Centre’s operating licence is set to expire in June 2025, according to a staff report from the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry CAO.

Fourth annual This Is Home fundraiser hosted by It Takes A Village

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

It Takes a Village (ITAV) hosted its fourth annual This Is Home fundraiser and awareness campaign on Feb. 10

HPPH discusses provincial increase, municipal overage

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Despite having a $27,000 overage of municipal funding and a successful response from the COVID-19 funding, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is still grappling with budgetary issues due to the amount of funding from the province. 

M-T looking into repairing Turnberry Conservation Area memorial entrance

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Citing its importance as a landmark and piece of Turnberry’s history, Morris-Turnberry council has directed staff to collect quotes for the work required to repair the memorial entrance of the Turnberry Conservation Area.

Two-car accident at Highway 23 and Perth Line 84

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – OPP attended the scene of a two-car accident on the morning of Jan. 31. Pictured is…

80 per cent of people living in Huron feel safe walking after dark; 54 per cent in Perth

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

According to the United Way Perth-Huron Quality of Life report, living in a safe community is a large component of a resident’s self-perceived well-being. 

Council passes 2024 budget

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News

According to North Perth Deputy Treasurer Becky Balfour, this is the earliest in her recollection that the municipal budget has been passed. 

County discusses better reporting of coyote sightings

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY – Council disagreed with a staff report that stated there is not enough evidence to…

Meeting of Creative Needle Club

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The Creative Needle Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at Listowel Mennonite…

‘Off to the Races’ at Helen Whitfield Ladies Curling Bonspiel

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The annual Helen Whitfield Ladies Curling Bonspiel was held at the Listowel Curling Club on Feb. 3 under the theme ‘Off to the Races.’

Council approves third year of April ice at Howick Community Centre

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council approved the installation of late-season ice at the Howick Community Centre for the third year in a row.

Howick Township approves purchase of fire chief vehicle

Kelsey Bent February 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Township council gave pre-budget approval to allow for the purchase of a used 2012 Ford Expedition, to be used as the fire chief/bylaw enforcement officer’s vehicle at the Jan. 16 council meeting.

Monkton Diner hosting Feb. 5 spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit fire victims

Kelsey Bent February 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

After a family lost their home, a local business didn’t hesitate to offer their support.

County council approves Milverton subdivision near gun club

Kelsey Bent February 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

With two narrow votes, Perth County council approved two Official Plan amendments allowing a subdivision in Milverton to proceed.

United Way report: 10 per cent of youth smoke in Perth-Huron

Kelsey Bent February 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A report commissioned by United Way Perth-Huron has highlighted certain aspects regarding the health of local youth.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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