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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Huron Out of the Cold program extends hours to include day use

Cory Bilyea January 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Omicron variant has prompted the Huron Out of the Cold: Heart to Home emergency cold weather shelter to extend its hours to include refuge during the day for those in need.

Huron County releases 2022 draft budget

Cory Bilyea January 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Michael Blumhagen, treasurer for the County of Huron, presented the draft budget for 2022 at a special budget meeting held during the regular council session on Jan. 5.

Morris-Turnberry youth signs motocross sponsorship deal with Kawasaki

Cory Bilyea January 14, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Caleb Vankoughnett is well on his way to achieving his goal to become a professional motocross racer, after signing a sponsorship deal with Kawasaki.

Huron County invited to participate in pilot housing project

Cory Bilyea January 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

An affordable small home designed to be carbon net negative is one of the options the County of Huron will investigate in its search for solutions to the housing crisis.

North Huron passes annual drinking water system review

Cory Bilyea January 5, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Safe Drinking Water Act requires an accredited operating authority to operate all municipal water systems. In addition, these authorities must provide annual reports to the water system owner.

Blyth celebrates New Year’s Eve with drive-in fireworks display

Cory Bilyea January 5, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The streets of Blyth were bustling on New Year’s Eve – an incredible showing of cars that surpassed all expectations when the community put on a fireworks display to raise spirits during these uncertain times.

North Huron council requests more information about electric vehicle chargers

Cory Bilyea December 30, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The recent announcement of a conflict of interest has triggered a pause in installing electric vehicle charging stations in North Huron. Council has requested that ChargerCrew come before them to answer some questions before making any decisions.

North Huron appoints casual bylaw, property standards officer

Cory Bilyea December 30, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council approved the appointment of a casual bylaw/property standards officer on Dec. 20 at the last council meeting of 2021.

Local businessman fundraises for family devastated by fire

Cory Bilyea December 30, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A fire recently destroyed Bruce and Cindy Casemore’s home, and one local businessman wants to help the family rebuild their home.

Huron and Area Search and Rescue team requests use of municipal building

Cory Bilyea December 30, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron and Area Search and Rescue (HASAR) asked North Huron council if they could use one of the vacant municipal buildings in Blyth as a home base for their equipment, vehicles, and training, as they have outgrown their current locations.

Wingham fire hall upgrades exceed grant funding amount

Cory Bilyea December 30, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Jamie McCarthy, director of public works, told North Huron council that funding received from the government in December 2020 for upgrading washroom facilities at two municipal buildings would no longer cover both renovations due to an increase in the cost of building materials and labour.

Chippewas of Nawash presented with $25,000 scholarship funds

Cory Bilyea December 22, 2021News, Wingham Advance Times

Founder and CEO of eSupply Canada, Steven Vanloffeld, presented a $25,000 scholarship fund to the Chippewas of Nawash on Dec. 16.

Huron County to provide financial support for vaccine clinics

Cory Bilyea December 22, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Local municipalities who are feeling the cost pressures related to hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics may soon get some relief through the Safe Restart Agreement Funding received in 2020, and the COVID Municipal Operating Fund received in 2021, according to a report presented on Dec. 15 to Huron C

Affordable housing project stalled, request for funding denied by federal government

Cory Bilyea December 22, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Director of Social and Property Services, Barbara Hall, presented some unfortunate news to Huron County council on Dec. 15, telling them that a second funding request submitted to the federal government has been denied.

Snowmobile trail agreements updated to include Bell Lot

Cory Bilyea December 22, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Public Works Jamie McCarthy spoke to North Huron council on Monday night about updating the current snowmobile trail agreements.

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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.

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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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