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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.

Local fly-fishing enthusiast seeks heritage status for Saugeen River

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Jack Serre is a man on a mission – to raise the status of the Saugeen River system to Heritage River status.

Fashion show gives boost to Market Garden project

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Christine Brandt of the Market Garden committee accepts a cheque from Susan Wright of Amazing Assets for $1,000, proceeds from the in-store fashion show held April 28. (Below) The gala evening included door prizes, refreshments, and an “amazing” opportunity to view the latest in lingerie, cruise wea

Brockton looking at potential buyer for industrial land

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s pleased at the response from a nuclear supplier who sent a representative to view industrial land Brockton has available in East Ridge Business Park.

Games Day event raises over $3,000 for Ukraine

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Peter and Jo-Ann Carter are pleased to announce that Saturday’s Games Day at the Knights of Columbus Hall between Walkerton and Mildmay raised over $3,000 to help the people of Ukraine.

Lang running for deputy mayor

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times

Coun. James Lang has decided to throw his hat in the ring and announced his decision to run for the position of deputy mayor in Brockton.

Friends of the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals: mission accomplished

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Last week’s announcement that the emergency rooms at both the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals would be reopening to full 24-hour service – Walkerton on May 9 and Chesley in June (tentative date – June 16) – was seen by the Friends of the Walkerton and Chesley Hospitals group as a triumph.

Brockton council approves zero-tolerance approach to municipal alcohol policy

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council approved a staff recommendation to implement a zero-tolerance approach to the municipality’s alcohol policy regarding alcohol in arena dressing rooms.

Elston presents report on code of conduct complaint

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton’s integrity commissioner, Harold Elston, was thanked for his investigation into a code of conduct complaint against Coun. James Lang, and commended for his thorough report.

Council approves dissolving Walkerton BIA

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton council has accepted the recommendation of staff to begin the process of dissolving the Walkerton Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Bird hobbyists and owners of backyard flocks alerted to danger of avian influenza

Pauline Kerr April 28, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Kinloss council members want members of the public to be made aware of a serious issue that could have a devastating impact on local poultry producers.

NWMO updates Huron-Kinloss council on Property Value Protection program

Pauline Kerr April 28, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Justin Wallbott of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), accompanied by Tareq Al-Zabet and Michael Pahor, attended the April 20 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council to provide an overview of NWMO’s Property Value Protection (PVP) program.

Walkerton Hawks defeat Midland in overtime

Pauline Kerr April 27, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

April 23 marked the start of the Tier II playoff round against the Midland Flyers at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre in Alliston. The Hawks won 5-4 in overtime.

New Millennium Quilters Guild present veterans with Quilts of Valour

Pauline Kerr April 27, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Five military veterans were each presented with a special gift during a ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Walkerton on Saturday, April 23.

Consultant Carol De Rosie speaks with Bruce County’s executive committee

Pauline Kerr April 27, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Consultant Carol De Rosie addressed Bruce County council’s executive committee at the April 21 meeting on the matter of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) nursing shortage.

Integrity commissioner presents report at Brockton council meeting

Pauline Kerr April 27, 2022Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

It’s a busy time for Brockton, reflected in a full agenda at Tuesday night’s council 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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Jill Ohm selected as Ambassador of Fairs

 Ohm will represent fairs in Huron and Perth counties over the upcoming year. The Listowel…

Laundry business a way for new Canadians to find employment

The laundry business was a significant part of the Chinese community in North America during the mid to late 1800s and into the early 1900s.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce-Grey Catholic shares first CommUnity report detailing student progress and expanded supports

HANOVER - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is working to strengthen communication and community connection through a new initiative while reporting measurable academic gains and expanded student support across its schools.

Student trustees share updates on school activities and student life at April board meeting

HANOVER - Student trustees provided updates on activities, academics and school initiatives during an April 27 meeting of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Herald-Times May 5 Turnbacks

From May 4, 1994

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton

The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

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.

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School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

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HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

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LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

First Wingham Guiding unit hosts cleanup day

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The First Wingham Guiding unit held a community cleanup for Earth Day on April 22.

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