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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.

Hawks meet Patriots in first round of playoffs

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Hawks completed their regular season on the weekend, with a 2-0 loss to the Mount Forest Patriots Friday night on home ice, and a 4-4 tie Sunday evening in Goderich against the Flyers.

Peter Carter surpasses $100,000 mark for Alzheimer Society

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Fundraising is nothing new for Teeswater’s Peter Carter, and he has awards to prove it.

Bruce County hears two presentations on nuclear energy

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

There were two presentations on the nuclear industry at Bruce County council on March 3.

Protect Our Waterways donate to Ukraine

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Several South Bruce residents who are active with the Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste group in Teeswater have collected $1,600 to assist Ukraine. The money will be hand-delivered to the Canadian Red Cross in Barrie this Friday. From the left are Rick McDonald, Elizabeth Groenwegen, Jo-Ann C

SBGHC helps out during recent bomb threat at Hanover hospital

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On paper, it was called a Code Black – one of several codes a hospital does not want to experience.

Brucelea Haven residents’ and family councils ask for reinstatement of Sunday transit service

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Thursday, March 3 meeting of Bruce County council included several items of correspondence, including one about Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART).

New housing units coming to East Ridge Business Park

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday that the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) is being approved.

Huron-Kinloss looks at budget increase of three per cent or less

Pauline Kerr March 3, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council began its Feb. 18 budget meeting looking at a budget increase of 2.56 per cent, meaning the “average” residential property would have an increase of $39.99 on the annual municipal portion of the tax bill.

A&R Music celebrates Heritage Week with special window display

Pauline Kerr March 3, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Heritage Week (Feb. 21-27) music display in the window of A&R Music in Walkerton will be up for the rest of this week.

Peabody urges community to stay involved, interested in hospital situation

Pauline Kerr March 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A lot of the onus for getting local hospital emergency rooms reopened is in the hands of the community, according to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.

Walkerton, Chelsey ER situation still critical but showing glimmers of hope

Pauline Kerr March 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) virtual public forum on Feb. 23 presented a lot of information about the who, what, where and why, but not the when.

Green Button initiative puts power into the hands of electricity users

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, joined Energy Minister Todd Smith and Westario Power officials on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Best Western Plus in Walkerton for a preview of the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses across Huron,

Hanover and District Hospital evacuated due to bomb threat

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Friday, Feb. 25 at 10:25 p.m., Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) received a bomb threat. Police were immediately notified.

Barons clip Hawks in 7-1 drubbing

Pauline Kerr February 24, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

A fierce winter storm kept the Walkerton Hawks from travelling to Goderich on Saturday night, after a resounding 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Hanover Barons on Friday night.

Rent subsidies one strategy for making housing more affordable in Bruce County

Pauline Kerr February 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s human services committee heard an update on affordable housing at the Feb. 17 meeting.

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

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Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

By Submitted

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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