Practical jokes, a whistling musician and the ‘Vine Pullers’: Campbell Cork journies into Wingham’s past

October 16, 2025 @ 7:07 amNews, Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

Local historian and author Campbell Cork paid a visit to the Wingham and Area Historical Society on Oct. 1 to share stories about the small town’s colourful history. Pictured here Cork talks about the legendary Barndance Gang. He said, “Every Saturday night at eight o’clock, 150,000 listeners from across western Ontario would tune their radios to CKNX Saturday Night Barn Dance, direct from Wingham.” (Cory Bilyea photo)

WINGHAM – The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) had a special visitor at its Oct. 1 meeting, bringing in local historian and author Campbell Cork to share some of his stories about the small rural town. From whistling musicians to giant pumpkin competitions, Cork’s presentation peeled back the layers of Wingham’s rich historical tapestry,…

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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.