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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Listowel holds town-wide yard sale

Cory Bilyea May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – On May 10, Listowel held a town-wide yard sale. To access this post, you…

New water, wastewater agreement finally sealed

Cory Bilyea May 8, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After six years of negotiations, the Township of North Huron and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, two districts that share several services, have finally reached a cross-border agreement regarding water and sewer hookups.

Local conservation leader breaks new ground on provincial board

Cory Bilyea May 8, 2025News

For the first time ever, a Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) member will have a seat on the Conservation Ontario Executive Board.

The Wingham Trail Committee was out May 1 to begin the planting of 150 native shrubs

Cory Bilyea May 8, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The committee worked along the Maitland River at the site of the now removed Howson Dam

Christine's Closet Fashion Show fundraiser

Christine’s Clothes Closet holds annual fashion show fundraiser

Cory Bilyea May 1, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Christine’s Clothes Closet held its biannual fundraiser fashion show on April 22 at the Wingham Columbus Centre, with 180 people attending.

Huron County mass casualty event

Huron County EMS, OPP, Fire join for second mass casualty training

Cory Bilyea May 1, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County EMS, OPP and firefighters joined forces for the second mass casualty training event in a training exercise that began last summer, with several local first responders working together in a simulated multi-vehicle incidentt with multiple people trapped in a school bus; others ejected fro

Wingham Earth Day

Volunteers help to clean up Wingham for Earth Day

Cory Bilyea May 1, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Volunteers pledged to make Wingham the cleanest town in Huron County on their fourth annual Earth Day Cleanup Wingham event.

Wingham Hospital Auxiliary rummage sale

Wingham auxiliary hosts rummage sale

Cory Bilyea May 1, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham and District Hospital Auxilary held its spring rummage sale on April 22 -23.

Immigration restrictions impacting local workforce

Cory Bilyea May 1, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

According to Huron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Colin Carmichael, local businesses in Huron County are facing significant challenges with federal immigration policies that restrict international talent.

Aboriginal Alert, Canada’s Indigenous awareness network release latest data

Cory Bilyea April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Indigenous People across Canada continue to go missing at disproportionate rates despite increased awareness efforts, with the statistics revealing the stark reality of systemic issues that contribute to this national crisis.

Wingham’s Easter Egg Hunt saw people of all ages attending

Cory Bilyea April 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

An Easter Egg Hunt was held in Cruikshank Park in Wingham on April 19.

Lucknow Kinsmen hold ground-breaking ceremony for the new centre

Cory Bilyea April 17, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The Kinsmen Club of Lucknow held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new multi-use Kin Centre on April 12 at Graceland, the same location as their annual Lucknow’s Music in the Fields and the Dungannon Super Pull & Demo Derby.

Wingham Minor Hockey holds annual banquet

Cory Bilyea April 17, 2025Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Minor Hockey Association held its annual minor hockey banquets on April 9 and 10 at the Wingham Legion Branch 180.

Council seeks financial clarity on recreation fees and cost recovery

Cory Bilyea April 17, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Coun. Mitch Wright presented two notices of motion at the April 7 regular council meeting, requesting updates from Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss about the financial implications of the changes to the recreation fees in 2024 and cost recovery options.

John Rutledge Architect awarded Blyth Daycare expansion project

Cory Bilyea April 10, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council awarded John Rutledge Architect the Blyth Daycare expansion project contract during its Apr. 7 regular meeting.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

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.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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