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Kelsey Bent

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

Council applauds Legionnaires for provincial championship

Kelsey Bent October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Council members appeared delighted to have a championship team join them in their Oct. 6 meeting.

Listowel bypass assessment reaffirms previous traffic study

Kelsey Bent October 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A staged plan, within a comprehensive assessment, for the Listowel bypass project was presented to council on Sept. 22 and endorsed.

North Perth Servicing Master Plan puts highest priority on additional water storage north of Listowel

Kelsey Bent October 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth recently had its first look at the draft Servicing Master Plan, which investigates water infrastructure needs within the communities of Listowel and Atwood, and identifies future infrastructure projects potentially needed in the next 25 years.

North Perth, Perth County share impacts of Canada Post strike

Kelsey Bent October 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Due to the ongoing postal service workers strike at Canada Post, mail from North Perth and Perth County have been impacted.

Simply Celebrate You boutique recognizes fifth year in business with fashion show

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner

LISTOWEL - Simply Celebrate You fashion boutique hosted its fifth anniversary fashion show at the Listowel Ag Hall on Sept. 28.

In photos: 2025 Howick Fall Fair

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The Howick Fall Fair, held on Sept. 26 and 27, had something for everyone.

Council invited to unlearn workshop hosted by Kin Cares

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - While discussing items on the consent agenda during the Sept. 22 North Perth Council meeting, Listowel Ward Coun. Sarah Blazek brought attention to an invitation from Kin Cares.

Listowel schools raise funds for Terry Fox Foundation

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Listowel Eastdale Public School students and faculty participated in the annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 26.

Council approves $5.6 million tender for wastewater filters, project includes 25 per cent tariff contingency

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council approved a tender for the replacement of the existing tertiary sand filters at the North Perth Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) at its Sept. 22 meeting. 

TD Canada Trust Wingham TD Tree Day event sees 200 plantings

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

This is the third time TD has planted trees in this location since 2018. 

Varsity Lightings Field Hockey Team win, lose at home

Kelsey Bent September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Varsity Girls Field Hockey Team hosted two games at home on Sept. 17.

LDSS’ Grayson Carter wins Huron-Perth Golf Tournament

Kelsey Bent September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - High school students from across the Avon Maitland District School Board region took their swing at the Listowel Golf Course in the Huron Perth Golf Tournament on Sept. 22.

Trust the trustees

Kelsey Bent September 25, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

The chair of  the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) suggested local trustees focus on themselves in the first board meeting after the Ontario Education Minister’s comments about eliminating the school trustee position altogether.

Council approves new street names, one in honour of Raymond Walter

Kelsey Bent September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Council has approved the five street names in the Countryside Meadows subdivision to be constructed north east of Listowel – one of which is in honour of North Perth Firefighter Raymond Walter who died in the line of duty on March 17, 2011.

Council divided as Perth County approves Trowbridge subdivision

Kelsey Bent September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Last month, the council of the Municipality of North Perth did not voice concerns after taking the first look at the plans for a rural subdivision. The same can not be said about Perth County.

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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