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Kelsey Bent

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

Courthouse addition nearing completion

Kelsey Bent October 10, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The addition to the Perth County courthouse, named Connecting Link, is nearing completion with an anticipated occupancy date in November. 

Listowel’s CIBC Run For The Cure participants and volunteers gather at Memorial Park

Kelsey Bent October 10, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

The run took place last Saturday, raising awareness for breast cancer.

Experts share views ahead of Oct. 28 community vote on NWMO’s deep geological repository proposal

Kelsey Bent October 10, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Five experts in varying fields spoke to a group of 160 on Oct. 5, at an information event about the NWMO’s deep geological repository (DGR) project proposed in Teeswater.

North Perth Seniors hold 35th anniversary celebration

Kelsey Bent October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae cut a rug and the cake at North Perth Seniors group’s 35th anniversary event on Sept. 26 at the Listowel Ag Hall. Rae was not only seen tearing up the dance floor with a member of the group, but also slicing into the anniversary cake. 

Eastdale Public School raise over $3,800 for the Terry Fox Foundation

Kelsey Bent October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Students of Listowel Eastdale Public School were all smiles while participating in the Terry Fox Run/Walk on Sept. 27. The school raised over $3,800 for the Terry Fox Foundation.

The future of PC Connect’s Rural Route up for discussion

Kelsey Bent October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - The future of Perth County’s rural public transportation program was set for discussion at the Perth County Council meeting on Oct. 3. 

Bluewater Recycling Association’s new president a familiar face

Kelsey Bent October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Michelle Courtney, the Bluewater Recycling Association’s (BRA) current controller, has been appointed president, effective Nov. 4, 2024.

Cyclones’ sack the Siskins in shootouts

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Coming back from a three point deficit at the end of the first, the Listowel Cyclones sent the Kitchener Waterloo Siskins home one point shy of the win. 

Mayne Corners to be assessed for safety improvements

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth’s years of lobbying for a safety assessment of Mayne Corners, just west of Kurtzville, has finally amounted to success. 

Council selects architect for EMCC rejuvenation project

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth council awarded a tender to Axia Design Associates of Toronto, to provide the preliminary design, detailed drawings, and contract administration for renovations to the Elma Memorial Community Centre (EMCC).

15U Listowel Legionnaires’ provincial championship win recognized by council

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg called the 15U Listowel Legionnaires’ provincial championship win, “another great story of excellence in sport in our community.” 

Ironmen find success on the road against Mitchell, Walkerton

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

With a winning streak of four, the Wingham Ironmen have taken an early lead in the 2024-25 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) North Pollock Division standings. 

Stratford General Hospital Foundation asks North Perth to pledge $200,000

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Representative of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s capital campaign “In Our Hands” campaign asked council to consider pledging $200,000 in a Sept. 16 delegation. 

North Perth lowers speeds on Line 87, 88

Kelsey Bent September 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Three sections of road, on Line 87 and Line 88 in the Wallace Ward, will be getting a new reduced speed limit of 60km/h. 

North Perth Community Hospice hosts talks about dignity within healthcare

Kelsey Bent September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Using funding left to them by Sharon Johnson, co-founder of the North Perth Community Hospice in 2011, a slew of talks were hosted on Sept. 5 with Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov.

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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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Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

See all Listowel area articles.

Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

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Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

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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Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

By Submitted

Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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