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Cory Bilyea

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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

Cory Bilyea December 18, 2025Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

Heffer’s first Strong Mayor Budget backed by council

Cory Bilyea December 18, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron’s new strong mayor system got its first real test on Friday, Dec. 12, as Reeve Paul Heffer’s 2026 draft budget, featuring a 3.89 per cent property tax levy increase, was formally unveiled and quickly cleared its initial hurdle.

30-year-old fire truck rides off into sunset

Cory Bilyea December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Rescue 7 rolled into service when the Spice Girls topped the charts and dial‑up internet was still a novelty.

Former Wingham youth Keith Nethery returns to help his old parish

Cory Bilyea December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

“It’s a special thing to be here, even though it’s just the interim priest in charge,” Rev. Keith Nethery said about his return to Wingham as the interim priest of the Ministry of Hope, stepping in to ease the transition from Rev. JoAnn Todd.

Wingham residents rediscover 1946-47 class photo

Cory Bilyea December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Long-time Wingham residents Gerald Marks and his wife Connie Burke were digging through some old boxes that had been stored in their basement when they came across something interesting.

North Huron CIP structural grant awarded to Echo’s of Glow

Cory Bilyea December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the local economy, the Township of North Huron has awarded a $2,595 grant to Echoes of Glow for structural renovations at its downtown Wingham location.

An(other) open letter to Coun. Palmer

Cory Bilyea December 11, 2025Columns, Local News, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Thank you, North Huron Councillor Chris Palmer, for opening the door for me to talk about the subject of climate change.

North Huron council approves emergency HVAC replacement at community complex

Cory Bilyea December 11, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron council approved a request from Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss to replace the rooftop units and furnace/air conditioning at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Wingham residents crowd the streets for Santa Claus Parade

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

About 33 floats participated with local businesses well represented.

North Huron moves forward with $2.16M day care development

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron is moving forward with the South Site Day Care expansion project, approving the lowest construction bid of $2,160,400 (plus applicable taxes) from Bronnenco Construction Ltd. during the Dec. 1 council meeting. 

Conservation leaders say ‘Don’t do it,’ warning of costly, ineffective merger

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is calling the shots on conservation authority reform, even though it pays only a fraction of the bill.

Juno Award winner Aysanabee bringing acclaimed The Way We’re Born tour to Walkerton’s Victoria Jubilee Hall

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Two-time Juno award-winning Oji-Cree musician Aysanabee (Ace-in-abbey) is bringing his acclaimed The Way Were Born tour to Walkerton on Dec. 6 for a one-night-only show at Victoria Jubilee Hall.

North Huron Council approves less expensive renovation options for Blyth Community Centre, deputy reeve shares equity concerns

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On the heels of a debate on fairness between wards inspired by an announcement regarding the Vance Fund, North Huron Council held another discussion at its Nov. 17 meeting about the future of the Blyth Arena and Community Centre (Blyth hall) and the funding to proceed with necessary upgrades.

Fourth Teeswater Christmas Vendor Market held Nov. 22

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The fourth annual Teeswater Christmas Vendor Market was held on Sat. Nov. 22 at the…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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