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Kelsey Bent

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

Ironmen split weekend games against Barons, Bulldogs

Kelsey Bent December 18, 2025News

WINGHAM - The Wingham Ironmen had a rough start to last weekend, with a 5-1 loss to the Hanover Barons on the road on Friday, Dec. 12.

First annual Santaspiel a sucess

Kelsey Bent December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

WINGHAM - Many were dressed in their Christmas finest for the first annual Santaspiel hosted at the Maitland Granite Curling Club on Dec. 13. 

IN PHOTOS: Blyth Santa Claus parade

Kelsey Bent December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

BLYTH - The streets of Blyth were lined with smiles and those spreading Christmas cheer for the Santa Claus parade on Dec. 13.

IN PHOTOS: Breakfast with Santa

Kelsey Bent December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Above is 14-month-old Dawson McKeachnie who liked Santa better from the arms of his mother. Santa…

Legionnaires request a season-long signage agreement with North Perth

Kelsey Bent December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Legionnaire organization is leading off in advance of its 2026 baseball season with a request for more sign time.

New data shows 80 coyote sightings across Perth County in a year

Kelsey Bent December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - After a year of collecting data, Perth County staff presented the findings from a coyote sighting online forum and associated public education at the Dec. 4 meeting.

New items added to residential blue box program in the new year

Kelsey Bent December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – Along with the changes local businesses will soon see in their recycling pickup…

North Perth Council adopts Mayor’s Budget

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL -  North Perth Council discussed the removal of the Galbraith Conservation Area capital project, valued at $75,000, in the 2026 Mayor’s budget, however ultimately left the item in.

West Perth Deputy Mayor Dean Trentowsky named Perth County Warden

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - The 151st Perth County Warden shared how past wardens will inspire his upcoming term.

Layers of nostalgia contained within annual showing of A Huron County Christmas Carol

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025News

BLYTH - Blyth Festival Theatre’s third annual showing of A Huron County Christmas Carol is nostalgia in several ways. Whether it is the rustic Christmas decorations we knew and loved in the home on our grandparents’ farm, the familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge, or the references to North Huron’s not

AMDSB, HPCDSB results from EQAO testing compared to provincial averages

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - Across the province, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing results have been shared. 

North Perth Council agrees to transfer Perth Meadows to United Housing

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council voted to sell the Perth Meadows property and operation to United Housing a branch of United Way Perth-Huron, for $1, at the Dec. 1 meeting.

North Perth to share concerns about conservation authorities consolidation

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council reviewed a letter from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) which shared a policy proposal of new boundaries for the consolidation local conservation authorities into regional conservation authorities.

Gowanstown wedding barn prohibited use due to building code violations

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Owners of a converted bank barn have received an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) due to outstanding building permits and zoning amendments.

Perth County presents proposed changes to forest conservation bylaw, delegates ask that windbreaks not be included

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council was presented proposed changes to the Perth County Forest Conservation Bylaw by county staff, as well as varying opinions from a pair of delegates at its Nov. 17 meeting.

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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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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

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

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.

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South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

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IPM beautification contest open to Bruce County residents

BRUCE COUNTY - It’s time to roll up your sleeves, plant those flowers, tidy up the yard and show off your pride in your own little piece of Bruce County.

Council supports in principle plan to develop Saugeen Municipal Airport

WALKERTON - On May 12, Brockton passed a motion to support in principle the development concept and proposed airport uses “that comply with the Bruce County Official Plan” after consideration of a delegation from representatives of the Saugeen Municipal Airport on April 28.

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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

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IPM beautification contest open to Bruce County residents

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BRUCE COUNTY - It’s time to roll up your sleeves, plant those flowers, tidy up the yard and show off your pride in your own little piece of Bruce County.

Council supports in principle plan to develop Saugeen Municipal Airport

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - On May 12, Brockton passed a motion to support in principle the development concept and proposed airport uses “that comply with the Bruce County Official Plan” after consideration of a delegation from representatives of the Saugeen Municipal Airport on April 28.

Bridge cost overuns anticipated: Peabody

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County council will be “massive” for Brockton, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.

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