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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Conservation board members fear repercussions for speaking out on merger plan

Cory Bilyea April 30, 2026News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER – At a recent Maitland Conservation (MC) board meeting, local councillors said they fear…

Blyth Daycare Groundbreaking ceremony held on Apr. 24

Cory Bilyea April 30, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Local dignitaries and staff from the Township of North Huron and Huron County joined the…

Buy Ontario rules could drive up costs by 10 per cent

Cory Bilyea April 30, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – New “Buy Ontario” rules could add roughly 10 per cent to the price of Huron…

New AED at Wingham Legion honours local hero Matthew Dinning; Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund Marks 250th donation

Cory Bilyea April 30, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Corporal Matthew David James Dinning (1983–2006) was a dedicated member of the…

Merger of conservation authorities could lead to fiscal impacts says Petrie

Cory Bilyea April 30, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Huron County council received its first formal warning at their April 8 meeting that…

Huron County prepares for standardized official plans

Cory Bilyea April 30, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – The introduction of Bill 98, the Building Homes and Improving Transportation…

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

Cory Bilyea April 23, 2026News

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

Cory Bilyea April 23, 2026News

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

Cory Bilyea April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, News

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

New software to boost community access to recreation in North Huron

Cory Bilyea April 23, 2026News, Sports

WINGHAM - Area residents will soon have a faster, easier way to sign up for recreational activities at the North Huron Community Complex.

Community gathers in silence for injured student

Cory Bilyea April 23, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Under a canopy of trees at Cruickshank Park, many North Huron residents stood in a prayerful silence Tuesday night, April 14, seeking to wrap the family of a local student in love following a tragedy that has shaken the town to its core.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

Cory Bilyea April 23, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to gather feedback on a rezoning request to renovate the historic Masonic Lodge into accessible housing units, adding to the town’s housing stock while re-purposing a building that sees dwindling use.

Step In Style cuts ribbon, opens in Wingham

Cory Bilyea April 16, 2026Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Stepping into a new era, Claudia Kuepfer officially opened the doors to Step In Style with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.

APTN launches free Indigenous language library for National Indigenous Languages Day

Cory Bilyea April 16, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

As Canada marked National Indigenous Languages Day on March 31, a major new digital resource became available to residents across the country looking to connect with Indigenous culture and heritage.

Council denies World Press Freedom flag request

Cory Bilyea April 16, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council has denied a request to raise the World Press Freedom Day flag at the municipal office on May 3, following a lengthy statement from Coun. Chris Palmer, who questioned the political nature of the flag and its connection to the United Nations.

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Local unemployment rate rises to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased  in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

Mildmay native Owen Riegling plays Toronto’s Massey Hall, launches In the Feeling album

TORONTO - A large number of area residents were on hand as Mildmay native Owen Riegling played Toronto’s Massey Hall on April 18 in celebration of the launch of his In the Feeling album.

See all Mildmay area articles.

St. John Ambulance first aid teams test their skills in regional competition

HANOVER - St. John Ambulance’s medical first responders tested their skills during Regional Competition 2026 (Region One), held April 25 at the training centre in Hanover.

Brockton mayor concerned election could delay Official Plan

WALKERTON - Following last week’s meeting of Bruce County council, Mayor Chris Peabody continues to express concerns about the new Official Plan.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

St. John Ambulance first aid teams test their skills in regional competition

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - St. John Ambulance’s medical first responders tested their skills during Regional Competition 2026 (Region One), held April 25 at the training centre in Hanover.

Brockton mayor concerned election could delay Official Plan

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Following last week’s meeting of Bruce County council, Mayor Chris Peabody continues to express concerns about the new Official Plan.

Get ready for the big pre-election reveal

By Pauline Kerr

The thing was definitely not a bird, or a superhero in a cape – it really was a plane, one that cost in the realms of $30 million.

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