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Kelsey Bent

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

North Perth updates communications plan, with focus on sharing council highlights

Kelsey Bent March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Residents will soon see social media posts, as well as paper copies, from the Municipality of North Perth sharing council meeting highlights.

LDSS hosts WOSSAA, finishes fourth

Kelsey Bent March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) hosted the 2026 Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) AA Championship for Senior Boys Basketball on Feb. 25.

Listowel resident, council weigh in on ATV wayfinding signage

Kelsey Bent March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A request from the Huron Shores ATV Club (HSATV) spurred a delegation from a resident as well as council discussion about the bylaw which allows ATVs on the roads within the Municipality of North Perth.

Councillor questions arsenic level in Gowanstown water; North Perth staff indicate levels not a safety concern

Kelsey Bent March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - According to North Perth’s Manager of Environmental Services Mark Hackett, the level of arsenic in the Gowanstown  Drinking Water System is not a concern for safety, and the municipality will continue to monitor its levels.

AMDSB plan shows increase in weather, measles-related absences last year

Kelsey Bent February 26, 2026News

SEAFORTH - Data which indicates an increase in certain kinds of student absences; a minimal change to the number of suspensions, as well as an increase in the awareness of mental health services, was shared by Avon Maitland District School Board staff with school board trustees at their meeting last

North Perth purchases new grader

Kelsey Bent February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council has authorized the purchase of a new grader for the price of $623,544.74.

The horizon looms

Kelsey Bent February 19, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

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. 

Avon Maitland District School Board trustees adopt 2026 budget

Kelsey Bent February 19, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted the 2026 budget on Jan. 27. 

Council grants approvals for 49th annual Paddyfest festivities, concert

Kelsey Bent February 19, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - In two votes, North Perth Council approved the road closures for the 2026 Paddyfest parade route, as well as noise exemptions for the annual concert and other Irish shenanigans.

North Perth supports continuation, expansion and new routes to PC Connect

Kelsey Bent February 19, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council was presented the findings from the Transit Needs Assessment at the Feb. 9 meeting. The report investigated the transit needs of North Perth by reviewing existing services and engaging with residents and community organizations with a vested interest in public transpor

Listowel Agricultural Society to expand food booth, council to credit water and wastewater management fees

Kelsey Bent February 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Expansion plans for the food booth at the Listowel Fairground were announced in a letter to North Perth council from  Listowel Agricultural Society volunteers, who also sought a waiver of associated fees.

County selects contractor for courthouse roof

Kelsey Bent February 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - A carryover project from 2025, according to the accepted tender, should come in under budget.

Local fuel station meets frozen fortress

Kelsey Bent February 12, 2026News

LISTOWEL - Although the sign that displays the gas price was blocked by a huge snowbank, area snowmobilers filled up nonetheless at the Pioneer gas station on Mitchell Road in Listowel last weekend.

County approves 2026 budget despite councillor’s concerns about tax affordability

Kelsey Bent February 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - The 2026 budget – which includes an 8.75% increase – was approved at the Feb. 5 Perth County Council meeting.

North Perth signs $5.4M agreement with province for new sanitary pump station

Kelsey Bent February 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council passed a bylaw authorizing the signing of a transfer payment agreement with the Ontario Minister of Infrastructure at the Feb. 9 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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