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Cory Bilyea

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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Wingham residents crowd the streets for Santa Claus Parade

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

About 33 floats participated with local businesses well represented.

North Huron moves forward with $2.16M day care development

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron is moving forward with the South Site Day Care expansion project, approving the lowest construction bid of $2,160,400 (plus applicable taxes) from Bronnenco Construction Ltd. during the Dec. 1 council meeting. 

Conservation leaders say ‘Don’t do it,’ warning of costly, ineffective merger

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is calling the shots on conservation authority reform, even though it pays only a fraction of the bill.

Juno Award winner Aysanabee bringing acclaimed The Way We’re Born tour to Walkerton’s Victoria Jubilee Hall

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Two-time Juno award-winning Oji-Cree musician Aysanabee (Ace-in-abbey) is bringing his acclaimed The Way Were Born tour to Walkerton on Dec. 6 for a one-night-only show at Victoria Jubilee Hall.

North Huron Council approves less expensive renovation options for Blyth Community Centre, deputy reeve shares equity concerns

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On the heels of a debate on fairness between wards inspired by an announcement regarding the Vance Fund, North Huron Council held another discussion at its Nov. 17 meeting about the future of the Blyth Arena and Community Centre (Blyth hall) and the funding to proceed with necessary upgrades.

Fourth Teeswater Christmas Vendor Market held Nov. 22

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The fourth annual Teeswater Christmas Vendor Market was held on Sat. Nov. 22 at the…

Wawanosh Campground closed permanently for overnight camping

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members made what they described as “a difficult decision” to shut down the popular Wawanosh Park Conservation Area (WPCA) after a lengthy discussion during their regular meeting on Nov. 19.

Request to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area denied

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members denied a request from Gorrie residents to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area.

North Huron to re-engage MSS for bylaw/animal control services

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Fire and Public Safety Chad Kregar submitted a report to North Huron Council on Nov. 17, requesting that Municipal Support Services Inc. (MSS) be re-engaged by the township.

Vance Funds approved for five projects in Wingham; approval sparks questions of equity among North Huron Wards

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council received notification from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation of the 2025 Vance Fund recipients at the Nov. 17 regular council meeting, an announcement which sparked a debate among councillors.

The Maitland Granite Curling and Recreation Club cuts the ribbon on a new season

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Maitland Granite Curling and Recreation Club held a special event on Nov. 22, officially…

Lune Rise Farms celebrates five years of sustainable, regenerative cannabis farming in South Bruce

Cory Bilyea November 20, 2025Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

When Lune Rise Farms opened its doors in 2020, brothers Marty and CJ Johnston were on a mission to save their family farm by transforming six of the 150 acres of farmland just outside of Teeswater from standard agricultural crops to cannabis.

Provincial policy changes to ICI recycling have township searching for local solutions

Cory Bilyea November 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government’s implementation of changes to recycling programs for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional properties (ICI) has township staff and North Huron councillors searching for a viable solution by the Jan. 1, 2026, deadline.

Cultural summit focused on building belonging through art, culture and heritage

Cory Bilyea November 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Cultural Office, in partnership with Local Immigration Partnership, held its annual Huron County Cultural Summit on Nov. 13 at the Lower Hall and Theatre at Blyth Memorial Hall.

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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

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Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area

BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Preparing for winter

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

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Editorial

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.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

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Preparing for winter

By Bob Murray

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

By Cory Bilyea

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

By Denny Scott

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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