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Cory Bilyea

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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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“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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Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

By Rachel Hammermueller

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

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