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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Wingham BIA repainting cemetery fencing

Cory Bilyea June 22, 2023Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Local volunteers from the Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) have been busy repainting the cemetery fence.

Maitland River Elementary School hosts play-a-thon to help support United Way

Cory Bilyea June 22, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) held a play-a-thon on June 16, inviting the kids and staff to bring a loonie or a toonie to the event to support United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH).

Planes, cars and bikes fundraiser set for this Saturday at Wingham Airport

Cory Bilyea June 22, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) is revving up their engines for what they hope will be its most significant fundraising event to date.

North Huron receives audit results

Cory Bilyea June 22, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron council received the results of its annual financial audit during its regular council meeting on June 19.

North Huron council approves funds for new AC unit at Alice Munro Library

Cory Bilyea June 22, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Alice Munro Public Library in Wingham contacted the township on June 2 to report the air conditioning unit that services the central part of the library had stopped working.

SON Water Walk 2023 planning underway

Cory Bilyea June 14, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The weight of several decisions to be made by Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) members regarding proposed projects to be situated on the territory of the Original People in this area has prompted a call from the joint council of Nawash and Saugeen for a special Water Walk by their members.

Huron County warden opens meeting with words of Pride

Cory Bilyea June 14, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Warden Glen McNeil opened the regular Huron County council meeting on June 7 with a heartfelt speech directed at the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, sending a message of love and inclusion.

Huron County Pride holds inaugural Pride Festival in Goderich

Cory Bilyea June 14, 2023News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Pride held its first annual Pride Festival on June 10 in Court House Square in Goderich.

Morris-Turnberry council approves three tenders; all under budget

Cory Bilyea June 14, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Three contracts were approved at the Morris-Turnberry council meeting on June 6 – one for a municipal drain, and two for paving projects.

Morris-Turnberry council approves purchase of ATV for drainage superintendent

Cory Bilyea June 14, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After nearly three years being a line item in the Morris-Turnberry municipal budget, Drainage Superintendent Kirk Livingston will finally get an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to use on site visits.

Huron County ‘Enriching the Rural Roadside Pilot Project’ approved

Cory Bilyea June 14, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron has entered into a pilot project to learn about the potential environmental benefits of underutilized spaces to optimize future maintenance and operations on county properties.

North Huron council approves small funding requests

Cory Bilyea June 8, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron councillors approved two small funding requests at its June 5 meeting; both nominal asks benefiting the youth of Wingham.

Blyth BIA asks council to revisit parking bylaw

Cory Bilyea June 8, 2023Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The issue of parking in downtown Blyth was once again discussed by North Huron councillors after receiving a request from the Blyth BIA to amend the parking bylaw, extending the existing two-hour time limit to four hours, specifically on Queen Street.

Emergency funding approved for Wingham Columbus Centre HVAC unit

Cory Bilyea June 8, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Public Works Gregg Furtney submitted an emergency funding request to North Huron council at its June 5 meeting, asking for funds to replace one of the rooftop heating/air conditioning units that has failed.

Council awards infrastructure contract for Hutton Heights subdivision

Cory Bilyea June 8, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Phase 2 of the Hutton Heights subdivision, which includes installing the infrastructure necessary to support the new housing, was given the green light at the North Huron council meeting on June 5, with councillors voting to approve the request for proposals (RFP) recommendation presented by Public

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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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