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Kelsey Bent

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

Industrial, residential developments proposed for north end of Listowel

Kelsey Bent May 23, 2024Listowel Banner, News

North Perth council members seemed to support a large development at the north end of Listowel which includes industrial, commercial, and residential areas, however, decided to defer a final decision to a meeting next month.

Kelsey Bent May 23, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL – LDSS took advantage of having the home field in their recent match against Madill. …

Consultant hired for Perth County Road Rationalization project

Kelsey Bent May 16, 2024Listowel Banner, News

The possibility for the maintenance of six North Perth roads to be assumed by the county, has taken one step forward.

North Perth approves Transportation Master Plan

Kelsey Bent May 16, 2024Listowel Banner, News

The final version of the North Perth Transportation Master Plan (TMP) was presented and adopted by council unanimously at the May 6 meeting.

Alice Munro remembered for 60-year career

Kelsey Bent May 16, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News, Wingham Advance Times

Esteemed Canadian author and 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature winner Alice Munro passed away May 13 at the age of 92 in an Ontario care home.

LDSS soccer teams hit the road running

Kelsey Bent May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

On May 2, the LDSS junior soccer team visited St. Marys District Collegiate and Professional Insitute

North Perth to collect public feedback through online survey regarding ATVs on trails

Kelsey Bent May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, News

After a delegation of locals, and the presentation of a staff report to an at-capacity galley, council decided to collect further public feedback through an online survey regarding ATV use of a portion of the North Perth Trail Network.

Ground broken on MAP 59 project

Kelsey Bent May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, News

At the May 6 ceremonial groundbreaking of the Memorial Arena Park ‘59 (MAP 59) project, all those in attendance shared the sentiment the event felt like a full-circle moment.

County to begin offering one-time 30-day extension to subdivision, condominium applications

Kelsey Bent May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council amended a bylaw to allow the delegation of authority to allow staff to grant a temporary one-time extension of three months for draft approval to plans of subdivision and condominium plans at the May 2 meeting.

Annual Art Hunt looking for artists

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The third annual Art Hunt is now accepting artist registrations, ahead of the June 15 event. 

LDSS kick off 2024 soccer season

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Temporary closures possible on Paisley bridge

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

There may be temporary lane closures on the new Paisley bridge until May 3, to allow completion of minor work. The bridge will remain open to vehicle and pedestrian use during the temporary lane closures.

Madill brings home the Dinning Cup

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Eight teams vied to claim the top spot at the 16th annual Matthew Dinning Memorial Junior Boys Rugby Tournament, on April 24 in Wingham.

Local quilt show wows guests

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

It is hard to believe that the cathedral at Knox Presbyterian Church could be any more beautiful, but the addition of the hundreds of quilts for the quilt show

Community Living seeking support for ten-unit residential build

Kelsey Bent April 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Community Living North Perth wants to build an 8-10 unit residential building with both individual apartments as well as shared areas specifically for people with developmental disabilities. 

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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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