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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Smoke and mirrors

Cory Bilyea February 13, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Don’t be fooled by what you are being shown on mainstream media right now. Along with the smoke,…

SRPC seeks county funding to advance 2SLGBTQ+ equity, tax filing clinics

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

Social Research and Planning Council (SRPC) representatives recently presented an update to Huron County Council, requesting assistance for 2025 research and planning initiatives.

WAHS special meeting to honour Black History Month

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

The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) will hold a special meeting to honour Black History Month on Feb. 12 at the Alice Munro Library from 2 - 4 p.m.

Multi-unit residential water/sewer rates to remain status quo, for now

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

A lengthy discussion was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Feb. 3 after a report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer Chris Townes requested guidance on how to apply the new flat rate water/sewer rates to multi-unit residential buildings.

Delegation request urges North Huron to update snow removal routes

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

North Huron council positively responded to a request from Wingham resident Paul McGee, who appeared before them and requested that snow removal be added to a section of Minnie Street.

Aaron Goodvin returning to Wingham Townhall Theatre with special guests River Town Saints

Cory Bilyea February 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as the award-winning country music sensation Aaron Goodvin returns to Wingham, joined by the electrifying River Town Saints.

EarlyON Center enters agreement with Lions

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

Huron County Council approved a request from Manager of Ontario Works and Children’s Services Cheryl Patience to enter into a five-year lease with the Exeter Lion’s Club.

Belgrave’s free skate saw local kids showing off their skills

Cory Bilyea February 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment

BELGRAVE – Brothers Cole (8) and Maverick (5) Shaw and five-year-old Claire Kuepfer (Top…

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.

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

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. 

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

By Heather MacEwen

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

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