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Cory Bilyea

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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Committee shakeup at Huron County includes loss of economic development board

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Huron County Council has approved a restructuring of its boards and committees amid…

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

Cory Bilyea May 28, 2026Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

RV dumping station to temporarily re-open

Cory Bilyea May 28, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – North Huron Council here approved a request from North Huron Director of Public Works,…

BBQ TO GIVE BACK

Cory Bilyea May 28, 2026News

The RE/MAX Land Exchange team in Wingham hosted a fundraising barbecue on May 21, in memory of Joey…

Fulfilling my promise to Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink

Cory Bilyea May 28, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Wingham Advance Times

It began with a direct question born of absolute urgency. Michael “Cy” Cywink was searching for…

Security tightened as council returns to meeting in person

Cory Bilyea May 28, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – North Huron Council has approved new security measures at its Francis Street council…

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

Cory Bilyea May 21, 2026Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

Belgrave Playground Project Committee to launch summer fundraising

Cory Bilyea May 21, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Belgrave Playground Project Committee is gearing up for the launch of their summer fundraising push with the announcement of “Kickoff to Summer,” a two-day event full of food, fun and community.

Apology issued after horticultural society, Cruickshank family left out of Munro garden decision

Cory Bilyea May 21, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The future of Wingham’s Alice Munro Literary Garden is back on the table after an emotional meeting of the Wingham and District Horticultural Society and an apology from North Huron’s chief administrative officer for how the relocation plan was handled.

Meeting Place Organic Farm Annual Mother’s Day open house and seedling sale

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Visitors enjoyed train and horse-drawn wagon rides before a barbecue lunch and so much more during…

Families urge Ottawa to prioritize MMIWGT2S+ voices

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, trans, and two spirit people (MMIWGT2S+)…

County council approves rural severances despite planning, conservation concerns

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Huron County council approved two rural severances: a 3.7‑acre parcel in the Stephen…

Huron County backs call for ‘Finlay’s Law’ paediatric ER reforms

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Huron County Council endorsed a Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus resolution calling…

Maitland Conservation hosts floodplain mapping update public meeting in Wingham

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Maitland Conservation (MC) hosted a public meeting on May 7 in the Hot Stove Lounge at…

‘Steps That Give Back’ memorial walk honours Wingham’s Joey Havers

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Local man’s sister urges others to get checked, undiagnosed heart disease strikes her brother at…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

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

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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