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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Climate Comfort Solutions takes over Montgomery residential plumbing and heating services

Cory Bilyea February 12, 2026Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

After purchasing the residential arm of Montgomery Industrial Services on Dec. 1, 2025, Matt and Tanya Horspool have relaunched the business as Climate Comfort Solutions, a family-run HVAC and plumbing company serving the region. 

Blyth Harvest Festival Stage lease renewed

Cory Bilyea February 12, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A community favourite is here to stay. The Blyth Harvest Festival Stage will continue to host vibrant performances and events, thanks to a renewed land use agreement between the Township of North Huron and the Blyth Centre for the Arts, also known as the Blyth Festival.

Maitland Conservation pushes for joint working group, equal funding

Cory Bilyea February 5, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members are calling on local municipalities, watershed groups and residents to press area MPPs and the environment minister for changes to the province’s proposed consolidation of conservation authorities. 

Day camp fun

Cory Bilyea February 5, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Participants enjoyed a full day of arts and crafts at the PA day event on Jan. 30.

North Huron South Site child care centre design approved

Cory Bilyea February 5, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Construction on new Blyth facility slated to begin in mid-March.

Province announces local investments; North Huron recipient of three major grants

Cory Bilyea February 5, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A recent funding allocation from the Ontario government is a welcome and timely announcement, according to North Huron CAO Nelson Santos.

Individuals arrested at meeting after refusing to adhere to bylaw

Cory Bilyea February 5, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Two individuals were arrested during the Feb. 2 regular North Huron council meeting after refusing to adhere to a township bylaw that prohibits audio/video recordings during meetings.

North Huron department heads submit final 2025 quarterly reports

Cory Bilyea January 29, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Department heads with the Township of North Huron have released their fourth quarter 2025 quarterly report, detailing key achievements, ongoing initiatives, and plans.

Community prepares for fifth annual CNOY walk in Wingham

Cory Bilyea January 29, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Residents of the northern Huron and area are once again preparing to bundle up and step out into the winter chill for the 2026 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk. Scheduled for Sat. Feb. 28, the event aims to raise critical funds and awareness for local individuals experiencing homeless

Wingham BIA announce AGM date

Cory Bilyea January 29, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Annual general meeting (AGM) of the Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) will be held on Thurs. Feb. 19 in the small lounge at the Wingham Columbus Centre, located at the North Huron Community Complex.

Blyth NYE Fireworks Show rescheduled to Family Day weekend

Cory Bilyea January 29, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Blyth New Year’s Eve Drive-In Fireworks Show has been rescheduled to Friday. Feb. 13, the Blyth Community Betterment (BCB) committee announced recently.

UWHP’s Social Research and Planning Council releases findings from recent ‘cost of housing’ survey

Cory Bilyea January 29, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - The United Way Huron-Perth (UWHP) Social Research and Planning Council’s latest report paints a picture of the housing crisis in Perth-Huron, where residents are struggling to afford basic necessities, facing displacement, and calling for urgent action to address the lack of affordable h

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

Cory Bilyea January 22, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

North Huron Council approves 2026 community group donation requests

Cory Bilyea January 22, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Each year, through the budget process, North Huron Council allocates dollars to select community groups, provided the organization submits a request to the town clerk by the deadline, which was Nov. 1, 2025, for this year’s budget.

Indigenous knowledge more important than ever

Cory Bilyea January 22, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

As we watch world order disintegrate right before our very eyes, non-native people should likely start paying more attention to the Indigenous Peoples of this land.

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Local unemployment rate rises to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased  in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

Mildmay native Owen Riegling plays Toronto’s Massey Hall, launches In the Feeling album

TORONTO - A large number of area residents were on hand as Mildmay native Owen Riegling played Toronto’s Massey Hall on April 18 in celebration of the launch of his In the Feeling album.

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Highlights Concert wraps up 2026 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival

WALKERTON - The 2026 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival Highlights Concert at Walkerton District Community School on April 25 was, in a word, spectacular.

St. John Ambulance first aid teams test their skills in regional competition

HANOVER - St. John Ambulance’s medical first responders tested their skills during Regional Competition 2026 (Region One), held April 25 at the training centre in Hanover.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Highlights Concert wraps up 2026 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - The 2026 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival Highlights Concert at Walkerton District Community School on April 25 was, in a word, spectacular.

St. John Ambulance first aid teams test their skills in regional competition

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - St. John Ambulance’s medical first responders tested their skills during Regional Competition 2026 (Region One), held April 25 at the training centre in Hanover.

Brockton mayor concerned election could delay Official Plan

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Following last week’s meeting of Bruce County council, Mayor Chris Peabody continues to express concerns about the new Official Plan.

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