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Cory Bilyea

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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Decision on commercial recycling services deferred

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council has postponed a decision on commercial recycling services, deferring action on how local businesses will manage recyclable materials after the province’s policy changes take effect on January 1, 2026.

Changes to water, wastewater, recreation fees approved

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Interim Director of Finance Annette Fletcher presented the 2026 draft Fees and Charges Bylaw to North Huron council on Nov. 3.

Youth Unlimited YFC North Huron hosts open house at The Station Youth Centre

Cory Bilyea October 30, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Youth Unlimited YFC North Huron hosted its second open house event on Friday. Oct. 24 at The Station Youth Centre.

Festival of Lanterns held downtown in Wingham

Cory Bilyea October 30, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BIA  Festival of Lanterns was held on Thurs. Oct. 23 and despite the rainy weather, festival organizers said, “the show must go on!”

New multi-sport indoor court unveiled at special ribbon-cutting event

Cory Bilyea October 30, 2025Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Leland and Thora Vance Fund has once again benefitted Wingham residents, as highlighted at a ribbon-cutting event officially opening the new multi-sport indoor basketball/pickleball court at the North Huron Community Complex.

Popular local priest retires, leaving lasting legacy of inclusion

Cory Bilyea October 30, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - In a community where farming runs deep, Rev. JoAnn Todd planted a different kind of seed, one of inclusivity, community service and unwavering compassion.

New multi-sport indoor court unveiled at special ribbon-cutting event

Cory Bilyea October 30, 2025News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Leland and Thora Vance Fund has once again benefitted Wingham residents, as…

Wingham Minor Hockey seeks lower ice rental rates

Cory Bilyea October 30, 2025Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham Minor Hockey Association (WMHA) asked North Huron Council to consider reducing the ice rental rates for the youth hockey group in its upcoming budget deliberations.

Council backs resolution urging feds to reintroduce Bill C-61

Cory Bilyea October 23, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the Oct. 6 regular North Huron Council meeting, Reeve Paul Heffer, supported by Coun. Anita van Hittersum, pulled an item from the correspondence received, agenda item 4.3.8. titled Township of Woolwich - Resolution – Bill C-61 First Nations Clean Water Act. 

Students tackle food insecurity awareness during 30-hour famine

Cory Bilyea October 23, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

While most teenagers are focused on social media and the latest fashion trends, two F. E. Madill high school students are turning their attention to community service.

Tony McQuail urges action against international humanitarian crisis

Cory Bilyea October 23, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Local farmer, grassroots advocate for peace, and current candidate in the federal NDP leadership race Tony McQuail, is challenging what he describes as a systematic genocide in Gaza and urging Canadians to recognize the complex historical roots of the conflict.

Gorrie residents voice concerns over project to conservation authority

Cory Bilyea October 23, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Two women from Gorrie, Sonya Graham and Analis Hamers, shared their concerns about the naturalization project in the Gorrie Conservation Area at a recent Maitland Conservation (MC) Board meeting. 

North Huron to cap Gypsy Lane RV dumping station, municipal staff directed to seek user-pay options

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Public Works Director Kevin Watson submitted a report to North Huron Council on Oct. 6, seeking direction on the status of the Gypsy Lane RV dumping station and plans for this service moving forward.

RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?

Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.

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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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