Cory Bilyea

Minto

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News Reporter at Midwestern Newspapers

I am an Indigenous journalist with Midwestern Newspapers.

Articles

Blyth Festival’s opening act highlights Indigenous voices with Anishnaabe playwright Drew Hayden Taylor’s tongue-in-cheek satire about Canada’s first prime minister

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Cory Bilyea

Festival actively enacting Truth & Reconciliation call-to-action, providing more than just space BLYTH – The 2025 Blyth Festival season began with a comedic and bold critique of Canadian historical perspectives while amplifying the inclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation recommendations for the arts community. Call to Action 83 specifically addresses the role of the arts…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Listowel Lions Club’s truck show lined up another impressive display of classics

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Cory Bilyea

Listowel-area truck enthusiasts braved the extreme heat on Sunday, June 22 to attend the Listowel Lions Club’s annual truck show. This show is one of many fundraising events the Lions hold throughout the year in support of local charities. To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly. Gain full access by subscribing - Subscribe NowAlready a member? Please login to get full access.
F. E. Madill students team up to paint new Wingham garbage cans

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – F. E. Madill Secondary School Grade 9 students joined their art teacher Jordan Andrew and North Huron Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie on a special town project this past month. They designed unique artwork and painted the new trash bins recently purchased for distribution around town. Funding for this project came from a…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Belmore celebrates 170th anniversary

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Cory Bilyea

BELMORE – Hundreds of people, some from as far away as Alberta, gathered in Belmore on the weekend of June 20-22 for the 2025 Homecoming celebrations, marking the community’s 170th anniversary. The 2025 Belmore Homecoming Parade kicked off the highly-anticipated weekend gathering of friends and family in the small hamlet. Together We Thrive was the…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Township appoints public works director

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – The Township of North Huron appointed a new Director of Public Works effective June 16 according to a bylaw passed during North Huron Council’s regular council meeting. The bylaw indicates Kevin Watson was “appointed director of public works and facilities for the Corporation of the Township of North Huron.” The bylaw appointing the…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Architect on Blyth Daycare project changed

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – The Township of North Huron has terminated its contract with John Rutledge Architect for the Blyth Daycare expansion and re-awarded the architectural and engineering design to JPM Architecture, the second lowest bidder at $88,528.00 plus applicable taxes, of proposals received during the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. A joint report from CAO Nelson…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Wingham Esso gas station re-opens

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – The Esso gas station at 161 Josephine St. Wingham re-opened on June 23 after a year-long closure. Business Analyst Caleb Mbakugha says “We are back! Gas and propane are now available, stop in today!” Operating hours are seven days a week from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. At the ribbon cutting, from left:…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Funding agreement approved for emergency response equipment

1 week ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – On June 2, North Huron Director of Fire and Public Safety Chad Kregar presented a report to North Huron Council informing them of a successful grant application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. “The awarded donation of $33,442.35 will support the procurement of a rapid-deploy inflatable shelter system with integrated…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
IMC contributes to school breakfasts

1 week ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Cory Bilyea

The Independent Motorcycle Club (IMC) delivered their semi-annual donation cheques to four area schools on Friday, June 13, continuing on their mission to leave no child hungry in their community. In a message to the community, IMC spokesperson John Towton said, “We’re incredibly grateful for your support in helping us raise funds for local school…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Salvation Army holds barbecue

1 week ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Cory Bilyea

The Salvation Army Food Bank held a BBQ fundraiser at the Wingham Foodland on Friday, June 13. All proceeds go to the local chapter. From left, George, Greg, Joanne, and Sharon serve up jumbo hotdogs and drinks. (Cory Bilyea photo)The Salvation Army Food Bank held a BBQ fundraiser at the Wingham Foodland on Friday, June 13. All proceeds go to the local chapter. (Cory Bilyea photo)To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.