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Cory Bilyea

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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

Cory Bilyea July 2, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

Cory Bilyea July 2, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

Local orchard marks fifth anniversary with tours, grill and farm store specials

Cory Bilyea July 2, 2026Food, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitside Orchard celebrated five years under owner Calvin Lichty on June 13.

Wingham and District Horticultural Society marks 60 years of community gardening

Cory Bilyea July 2, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Sixty years after a handful of local gardeners first banded together to brighten up public spaces, the Wingham and District Horticultural Society is marking its diamond anniversary.

Retail holiday practices unchanged in North Huron bylaw update

Cory Bilyea June 25, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The township updated its Retail Business Holidays Act Exemption Bylaw to reflect recent provincial changes under Bill 97, which removed Family Day and Victoria Day from the list of holidays requiring retail closure.

Wingham’s Jo English celebrates 107th birthday

Cory Bilyea June 25, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

 Long-time Wingham Hospital Auxiliary member Jo English celebrated her 107th birthday with well…

North Huron sets summer schedule for Wingham, Blyth resurfacing

Cory Bilyea June 25, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council is moving ahead with a multi-year resurfacing program in Wingham and Blyth, with work set to begin this summer and wrap up by the end of September, councillors heard this week.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

Cory Bilyea June 19, 2026Columns, Editorials, Opinion

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

North Huron, Waste Management host open house explaining upcoming changes to local garbage and recycling programs

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron, in coordination with Waste Management (WM) and Circular Materials, is transitioning to wheeled carts with the rollout of the new automated collection beginning on July 21.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly uplift and connect us all, reminding us of his warmth and the happiness he shared. 

Memorial walk for Joey Havers raises funds for Wingham Hospital

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The event brought the community together to keep Joey’s memory alive.

Councillors clash over spending on cell mapping

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – County councillors traded shots over the price of better cell service Tuesday, as one…

Work continues on plan to protect unstable bluffs

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER – Maitland Conservation Supervisor of Planning and Regulation Patrick Huber-Kidby…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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