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Cory Bilyea

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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Huron County’s flagship clean water program celebrates 20 years of environmental impact

Cory Bilyea February 20, 2025News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

For over two decades, the Huron Clean Water Project has been a driving force for environmental stewardship and community engagement across Huron County.

Free period products offered at local libraries to celebrate International Women’s Day

Cory Bilyea February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron-Perth Period Poverty Task Force is offering free feminine hygiene products at local libraries on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day and raise awareness of barriers that many women face around the world when trying to access necessary products.

Wescast employees win $15 million in severance dispute

Cory Bilyea February 20, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Nearly two hundred employees who were laid off from Wescast Industries Inc. two years ago can now celebrate their perseverance and determination after an announcement on Feb. 14 from Unifor.

Funding will help protect local firefighters

Cory Bilyea February 13, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A report from Director of Fire and Emergency Management Chad Kregar informed council here that the department was successful in its grant application to the provincial Fire Protection Grant Program.

North Huron appoints interim treasurer

Cory Bilyea February 13, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

In response to recent staffing changes within the township’s finance department, Annette Fletcher, Huron County’s deputy treasurer, has been appointed North Huron’s interim director of finance/treasurer.

Howick Reeve questions new utility poles being used for internet infrastructure

Cory Bilyea February 13, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Reeve Doug Harding spoke out at the Huron County council meeting on Feb. 5, raising questions about who was erecting new utility poles in Howick to carry internet cables and who permitted them to do so.

Senior and junior girls volleyball sees F.E. Madill face Listowel on Feb. 6

Cory Bilyea February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

F. E. Madill senior and junior girls took on their counterparts from Listowel District Secondary…

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…

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Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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