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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Sisters in Spirit; National Day of Action for MMIWG2S

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Columns, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

What would you think if all of a sudden, I were gone? As your local news reporter, would you think it strange if I suddenly disappeared without telling you I was leaving?

North Huron approves Vance Fund action plan

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron is taking steps to enhance community recreational facilities through the 2025 Vance Fund application. 

Township marks milestone anniversary of Howson & Howson Ltd.

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron held a special celebration event on Sept. 23 at the Blyth Memorial Hall, marking the 150th anniversary of Howson & Howson Ltd.

North Huron’s new senior active living coordinator championing respect for elders

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Local News, News, Rural

North Huron’s new Senior Active Living Coordinator, Tenille Taylor, is thrilled to be here and looks forward to developing and facilitating programs that bring genuine joy to seniors.

Wingham Trail Committee volunteers replace trees and shrubs

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Trail Committee volunteers were back out on Friday morning replacing some of the trees and…

Wingham Home Hardware holds official grand opening

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A ribbon cutting event and a presentation of a commemorative gold saw were the events of the day.. 

For those who never made it home

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Columns, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be over for another year by the time you read this, but the message goes beyond the calendar date each year. 

North Huron approves Seniors Active Living Input Group terms of reference

Cory Bilyea September 25, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron is taking a step toward enhancing senior engagement and well-being with the establishment of the Seniors Active Living Input Group.

Local beekeeper shares the incredible journey of honey bees, challenges and triumphs of modern beekeeping

Cory Bilyea September 25, 2025News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Clinton-based beekeeper, Jonathan Cucksey, held an informative workshop called ‘The World of Bees and Bugs’ at the Alice Munro library on Sat. Sept. 13.

Phil Beard announces retirement plans after 46 years of service with Maitland Conservation

Cory Bilyea September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER - For 46 years Phil Beard has worked to help Maitland Conservation develop a healthy, resilient watershed, advocating and collaborating with member municipalities, provincial ministries, federal agencies, universities, colleges, community groups, businesses and experts in watershed science-

North Huron launches business development workshops

Cory Bilyea September 25, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron is taking proactive steps to support local businesses by hosting two free workshops this fall.

Community Connectors, library host welcoming event

Cory Bilyea September 25, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Alice Munro Library was filled with laughter, friendly faces and unity on Thursday Sept. 18 during a Welcoming Week event dubbed Meet Your Neighbour Night. The event was hosted by the Wingham Community Connectors and the Huron County Library.

Wingham Smokies wrap up 50th ball season

Cory Bilyea September 25, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham Smokies club played its 50th season this year, marking half a century of friends getting together to unwind after work in the summer and play a little slow pitch.

Oil lamp collector illuminates local history with rare lighting artifacts at historical society event

Cory Bilyea September 25, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - In a dimly lit room at the Wingham library, local history came brilliantly to life as collector Grant Goodick unveiled a dazzling array of antique oil lamps. Each artifact was a window into the past, revealing the technological innovation and daily life in the late 19th century.

The North Huron Job Fair 2025 was held on Sept. 9 in Wingham

Cory Bilyea September 18, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Job Fair 2025 was held on Sept. 9 at the Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre (Wescast…

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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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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