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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.

Touch-A-Truck returns to Walkerton after two-year hiatus

Pauline Kerr June 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This year’s Touch-a-Truck event on June 11, put on by the Walkerton Firefighters Association, drew a record crowd.

Westario Power and Bruce Power partner with Brockton to ‘lead the charge’

Pauline Kerr June 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Westario Power and Bruce Power Net Zero announced the first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations of their Lead the Charge initiative are on track to be installed in Brockton this summer.

Ombudsman: Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission contravened Municipal Act

Pauline Kerr June 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The report has been released by Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé regarding a complaint that Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) contravened the Municipal Act, 2001 regarding a closed meeting on Sept. 27, 2021.

Holy Cross takes gold in the OFSAA Boys’ ‘AA’ championship on the weekend

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

Soccer – known in most places except North America as football – has been called “the beautiful game.”

Bruce County receives Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System funding

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

Bruce County has received $3,212,097 in Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) System funding for 2022.

Still time to register a team for Golf Fore Hospice

Pauline Kerr June 9, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

It’s the time of year when thoughts turn to long days on the fairways – in fact, the longest day of the year, golfing with friends, raising funds for a cause that will benefit the entire community.

Elmwood Fire Department hosts touch-a-truck, breakfast

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

The Elmwood Fire Department hosted a “Touch-A-Truck” event and breakfast on Saturday, June 4.

Enjoy a summer of fun in Cargill

Pauline Kerr June 9, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Cargill promises to be a busy place this summer, with festivities beginning on the Canada Day weekend.

Waetchers make donation to Victoria Jubilee Hall project

Pauline Kerr June 9, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The front stairs at Victoria Jubilee Hall are a step closer to being updated, thanks to a personal $3,000 donation from Rhonda and Fred Waechter. The steps have stood the test of time, but after almost a century, are in need of replacement – a $40,000 project. From the left, top row, are Bob McCullo

Peabody concerned about water tower project cost

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

Mayor Chris Peabody expressed concern over the cost of the water tower project.

Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s Moonlight Gala a virtual success

Pauline Kerr June 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Who said a virtual hospital gala can’t be both elegant and successful?

South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO warns of ‘significant chance’ of ER closures this summer due to doctor shortage

Pauline Kerr June 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Michael Barrett, CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, warns of a challenging summer ahead, in terms of keeping hospital emergency rooms open.

Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce decides not to proceed with proposed south satellite project

Pauline Kerr June 8, 2022News

In a press release dated May 31 but not widely distributed, Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce (RHGB, known as Chapman House) announced it has decided it won’t be proceeding with the proposed south satellite project.

Grey-Bruce MOH doesn’t anticipate major impact from monkeypox

Pauline Kerr June 1, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, gave a presentation on monkeypox at the May 27 meeting of the board.

Local author Cindy Matthews to launch first book July 1 in Cargill

Pauline Kerr June 1, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

Cindy Matthews, educator, artist, and former Herald-Times columnist, has a new title – book author.

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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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Property, violent, drug crime down in April

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

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Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

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Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour

Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

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WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

Property, violent, drug crime down in April

By Rachel Hammermueller

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

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