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Kelsey Bent

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

Huron-Perth Period Poverty task force providing free menstrual products at local libraries this fall

Kelsey Bent October 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products due to cost or other barriers. 

Huron Perth Public Health discusses normalizing COVID-19

Kelsey Bent October 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

“We are in a fall wave of COVID-19 but I just want to point out how different it feels,” Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Dr. Miriam Klassen, told the Board of Health on Oct. 13.

North Perth ward boundary review options available for public feedback until Oct. 30

Kelsey Bent October 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The way voters choose members of North Perth municipal council in the next election could change drastically.

North Perth council selects engineers for 2024 road reconstruction work

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council received good news relating to recent engineering proposals, as Manager of Public Works Lyndon Kowch stated they came in under budget.

North Perth joins petition seeking changes regarding Highway Traffic Act

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth council does not plan to let up on their petition to limit vehicle speed in Kurtsville.

Howick sees increase in homes built, decrease in total permits issued

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

lthough the number of building permits issued in Howick Township is down, the projects seem to be larger than average.

Howick Fire Chief to split time as bylaw enforcement officer

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Fire Chief Josh Kestner was appointed the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the Oct. 3 council meeting.

Howick will see two per cent increase in OPP bill

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Next year’s increases to the OPP budget in Howick Township are credited to a slight increase in the calls for service, number of households, salaries, and the 2022 cost-adjustment.

Howick to host trail grand opening

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Guests can get the full fall experience on Oct. 29 in Howick.

Take me back to happier times

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Columns

I don’t know about you, but after watching last week’s Toronto Blue Jays post-season games, I was looking for a pick-me-up. Or so to speak.

Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre hosts grand opening

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre celebrated its grand opening with community leaders on Sept. 30. Stan and Charlene Klasen took ownership of the business in July but will still offer Ashley brand furniture and mattresses, however they also carry locally made wood furniture, metal signs and home d

50 people take part in CIBC Run for the Cure, Oct. 1

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

CIBC Run for the Cure Listowel coordinator Kim Hutchings-Hahn (right), accompanied by Vicki Leppington (middle) and Connie Shiel (left), lead a group of roughly 50 people at the Oct. 1 event at Listowel Memorial Park. The aim of the third annual event was to raise funds and bring awareness to breast

IN PHOTOS: Pumpkinpalooza 2023

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Pumpkinpalooza 2023 was another big hit on the weekend, with droves of people turning out to find that perfect future jack-o-lantern.

North Perth acquires Wallace Ave. Scotiabank building

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth council unanimously agreed to confirm the purchase of the Wallace Avenue North Scotiabank building for $950,000 at its Oct. 2 meeting.

IN PHOTOS: 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair was held at the Howick Community Centre on Sept. 29 and 30.

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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.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

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

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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