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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Council reconsiders Blyth sewage treatment plant decision

Cory Bilyea February 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

New information, specifically a more cost-effective solution for the Blyth sewage treatment plant, prompted council to revisit their Jan. 13 decision to rent temporary sand filters at the astonishing price of $400,000.

MVCA sets date, agenda for AGM

Cory Bilyea February 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) finalized plans for their Annual General Meeting (AGM), with board members confirming the date and final agenda.

Million dollar lottery win goes to Blyth resident

Cory Bilyea February 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

After 40 years of playing the lottery, Blyth resident Michel Lacroix has hit the jackpot for a million dollars.

Listowel native part of new ownership group at Wingham Golf and Curling Club

Cory Bilyea February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

WINGHAM - Local golf enthusiast Scott Bowman and an unnamed partner have purchased the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. They took possession of the recently closed club on Jan. 31 and announced plans to rebrand and revitalize the popular location.

Wingham projects approved for Vance funds

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Two projects have been approved by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) to disperse grants from the Leland and Thora Vance Funds.

Wingham Air Cadets braved the frigid cold for their fundraising bottle drive

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

  The Wingham Air Cadets braved the frigid cold on Sat. Jan. 18 to hold their fundraising bottle…

Wingham Ironmen earn split weekend with win against Walkerton

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen earned a split in weekend games Friday and Saturday.

St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs program visit Wingham

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025News

The friends visited as part of a Tanner Steffler Foundation initative.

Planning underway for CKNX centennial anniversary

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham & Area Historical Society (WAHS) is undertaking a unique project for the 100th anniversary of CKNX.

County budget talks highlight capital needs, personnel challenges

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County officials are grappling with a proposed 8.39 per cent increase in the 2025 municipal budget, driven by several factors, including aging infrastructure and rising personnel costs.

Listowel Minor Hockey hosts ‘Hockey Days’ event

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

istowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) held its annual LMHA Hockey Days on Jan 25 and 26, showcasing local youth teams on non-stop action hockey.

MVCA sets date, agenda for AGM

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) finalized plans for their Annual General Meeting (AGM), with board members confirming the date and final agenda.

Pet rescue holds Wingham event to raise awareness of feline plight

Cory Bilyea January 23, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Adopt-A-Pet Rescue, Lucknow, held a special event at the Pet Value Wingham location on Jan. 18. The event featured several kittens and cats rescued from various places in the area, all looking for new “fur-ever” homes. 

Hefty price tag to resolve issue at Blyth sewage plant

Cory Bilyea January 23, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Public Works Dax McCallister presented a report to council on Jan. 13, asking for pre-budget approval for the rental of temporary Mobile Disc Filters at the Blyth Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which will come with a hefty price tag for North Huron.

Coldest Night of the Year walk set for Feb. 22 in Wingham

Cory Bilyea January 16, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is once again gearing up for its annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser, and they are inviting everyone to join them for this family-friendly winter event in support of local individuals experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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