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Kelsey Bent

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

Vacated land to be expropriated for proposed Atwood affordable housing project

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A portion of a property presumably abandoned for over 100 years was approved to be expropriated by North Perth at its May 11 council meeting.

Council tailors attainable housing rent to unit types, allows renting to family

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth council updated its affordable housing CIP to better appeal to renter realities.

Ag Society host inaugural Listowel Ribfest

Kelsey Bent May 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Three crews were cooking up a storm at the first annual Ribfest at the Listowel Fairgrounds under scattered showers for most of the weekend.

Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget

Kelsey Bent May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.

Second annual Cultural Unity Festival a colourful display

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The gymnasium of the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) was filled with the brightly coloured flags of the many countries represented at the 2nd annual North Perth Cultural Unity Festival on May 6.

Trustees discuss changes to Ontario school boards ahead of municipal elections

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - Last month, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra announced  Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The bill was passed on May 6 at Queen’s Park.

Council agrees to bylaw enforcement shared services agreement with Perth South

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Within the pages of the consent agenda of the April 27 council meeting, a report proposes a temporary North Perth shared services agreement to provide bylaw enforcement services with Perth South.

North Perth to investigate handling bylaw adjudication internally

Kelsey Bent May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth residents could soon be able to speak to their parking ticket fines, without driving to Stratford.

EFS-plastics Inc. applies for zoning amendment to improve fly infestation impacting neighbours

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Neighbours of EFS-plastics Inc. (EFS) spoke up at the April 27 council meeting, sharing how they are being impacted by flies, and claim they are coming from the nearby business.

Remuneration raise approved for next group of North Perth Council members

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A raise to North Perth council honorariums was approved with a vote of 8-2, with Coun. Matt Richardson and Coun. Matt Duncan opposed.

North Perth Council reflects on sustainability improvements last year

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Mayor Todd Kasenberg commended municipal staff on their care and stewardship of the environment, and said, “We have much to be proud of in providing clear leadership in our sector.”

Kin Trail bridge replacement to cost $846,988, completed before November

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A contractor was selected at the April 27 North Perth Council meeting for the work to replace the Kin Trail Bridge, on the trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South.

North Perth Council approves proceeding with $18.7 million phase of North East development

Kelsey Bent April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - What the mayor is calling the largest capital project of his time, received approval for a second phase from council on April 13.

North Perth Council supports Listowel distiller’s application to serve by the glass

Kelsey Bent April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A local distiller has received council support for an application to serve by the glass.

Coun. Johnston asks, ‘when can we get some county money spent in North Perth’ citing poor state of County Road 147

Kelsey Bent April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Elma Ward Coun. Dave Johnston posed a question to county councillors at the April 13 North Perth Council 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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Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel

LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province

WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.

See all Listowel area articles.

New ATV trail opens the door to off-road adventure

TEESWATER - After a year of construction and about $65,000 in upgrades, the Huron Shores ATV Club has officially opened the new Sideroad 30 multi-use trail, creating a legal route for off-road vehicles.

Student entrepreneurs wrap up summer of business with a barbeque

HANOVER – Thirty-five students from across the Saugeen Connects region wrapped up a summer of running their own businesses with a community barbecue and marketplace.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Summer of music comes to an end

WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.

Pedestrian safety issues considered

WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.”

Columnists

AI and other false promises

By Denny Scott

AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. Much like the hoverboards that came out a few years back that were, at best, pale imitation

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

By Submitted

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

By Rachel Hammermueller

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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