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Pauline Kerr

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

Use of agency nurses ‘trending down’ at SBGHC

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2025News

GREY-BRUCE - South Bruce Grey Health Centre, like other hospital corporations right across the province, has been coping with a shortage of nursing staff that started during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Less than 10 cases of measles found in Grey-Bruce

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, told members of the Grey-Bruce board of health that there have been “less than 10 cases” of measles in Grey-Bruce. Most students have been vaccinated.

Brockton’s green bin collection program will begin in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - In an interview Tuesday, prior to the Brockton council meeting, Mayor Chris Peabody described the meeting agenda as filled with “good news.”

Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce hosts 33rd annual golf tournament

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2025News

GREY-BRUCE - This is the 33rd year for the Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce annual golf tournament.

Trial raises questions about consent

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The sexual assault trial of five hockey players in London, Ont. is likely to continue for some time.

Saugeen Hospice approaches hospital board to ‘work together’

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY - The May 7 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors opened with a presentation by Ken Brown and Chuck Bouillion of Saugeen Hospice Inc.

Agreement with paramedics resolved

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - A decision by the Arbitration Board dated April 16, 2025, has resolved the outstanding matter of the collective agreement between the County of Bruce, and Local 250 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (paramedics).

We cannot overlook our own issues

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, News, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

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.

May the fourth (or force) be with you

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - This group came prepared for whatever they found at the Hike for Saugeen Hospice event in Walkerton – light sabres, costumes, and corny jokes about May 4.

Brockton, county take new direction on court costs

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - County Coun. Chris Peabody (Brockton) updated the county on the situation regarding Brockton’s request for sharing of court security and prisoner transportation costs.

Lane change for Durham Street bridge project expected soon

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The update on the Durham Street bridge project presented to Bruce County council on May 1 stated that construction has resumed and work is on track for completion by the year’s end.

County updates bylaw to allow off-road vehicle use of Bruce Road 23

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - A proposed county bylaw change that would allow snowmobilies and off-road vehicles on Highway 23 led to a suggestion that the county consider opening all roads to these vehicles.

Brockton Council seeks nominations for volunteer awards

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton council marked Volunteer Week during the April 22 meeting with an announcement in the “public notifications” section of the meeting.

County council decides one size does not fit all when it comes to severances

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - A difference of opinion between the recommendation of the Bruce County planning department, and the proposal by the property owner, on a surplus farm dwelling severance, was resolved by an amendment proposed by County Coun. Chris Peabody (Brockton).

Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival 2025 Highlights Concert thrills audience

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The best of the best performed at this year’s Highlights Concert for the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival on May 3.

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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.

See all Listowel area articles.

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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