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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

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.

Local volunteers make birthdays special for food bank clients

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

Sometimes, it’s the little things. A small act of kindness or a thoughtful gesture can make a big difference in somebody’s life.

MVCA 2025 ambitious work plan priorities continue to protect and enhance local watersheds

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

At their regular March meeting, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) board members approved a “very ambitious” 2025 work plan.

Remember them; learn from their children

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Columns, Editorials, Local News, News, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Remember their names: Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and Ashlee Shingoose. They were more than statistics; they were mothers, sisters, aunties, and daughters – each with their own stories and families. 

Battle of the Badges raises $3,500 for Victim Services

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) and Huron County OPP laced up their skates for a good cause on Saturday, March 29, at the Wescast Community Complex.

Non-eligible unit recycling collection agreement reached

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Interim Director of Public Works Chip Wilson updated North Huron council on the non-eligible unit recycling collection plan, saying that an agreement had been reached, pending council approval.

MVCA board request report investigating buying Canadian

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the regular Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) meeting in March, Chair Ed McGugan asked the board if they would like staff to develop a policy that prioritizes buying Canadian goods and services.

Meet Nelson Santos, North Huron’s new Chief Administrative Officer

Cory Bilyea March 27, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Nelson Santos is very happy to be here in North Huron and says he is excited to live, work and play in his new community.

Battle of the Badges hockey game on Saturday

Cory Bilyea March 27, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) and the Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are gearing up for a charity hockey game on Saturday, March 29 at the Wescast Community Complex.

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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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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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