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Kelsey Bent

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

North Perth Creative Canvases host first annual art show

Kelsey Bent October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Creative Canvases hosted a fine art show on Oct. 25. This is the first iteration of the annual event. 

Ontario delivering more frequent GO Train service between Kitchener, Toronto

Kelsey Bent October 23, 2025Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

ONTARIO - Local residents will soon have closer access to GO Train routes to Union Station in Toronto.

Changes coming to North Perth commercial, industrial recycling

Kelsey Bent October 23, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Local businesses will soon see a change in their recycling pickup schedule, as well as a new red lid on their blue boxes.

Perth County takes first look at 2026 stewardship program, Ehgoetz questions approval process

Kelsey Bent October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

STRATFORD - In two reports from Resiliency and Stewardship Coordinator Hannah Cann, the outline for the 2026 stewardship program as well as the 2025 intake results were presented to Perth County Council on Oct. 16. However, Coun. Rhonda Ehgoetz (Perth East) wanted to discuss the continuation of the

Lexi Johnston praised at council for CNE Ambassadorship title

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

LISTOWEL - It was a family affair at the Oct. 6 North Perth Council meeting when Lexi Johnston was praised for her Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassadorship win.

Large drainage project to intersect Highway 23 re-routed around vital gas main at cost of over $830,000

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

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at an engineering report for the Harold Good Municipal Drain project, which recommends $833,900 in work.

Severance approved for Atwood Heritage Processing

Kelsey Bent October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - According to a report to council on Oct. 6 by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, a proposed severance, if approved by Perth County, will separate the two Atwood Heritage meat processing facilities.

Council approves Carson Farms severance despite staff recommendation to reject application

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

LISTOWEL - A report by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland recommended denial of an application, from David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd., to sever a 50 acre horse farm, located on the north side of Perth Line 86, from the adjacent 100 acre agriculture field.

North Perth planning to expropriate land to square up intersection

Kelsey Bent October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - For the second time this year, North Perth Council has begun the process to expropriate land, this time to align the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and McDonald Street West.

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.

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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.

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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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