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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.

Two special volunteers honoured by Brockton

Pauline Kerr June 29, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Brockton’s Volunteer Recognition Event and awards presentation on Thursday, June 23 at the Cargill Community Centre gave local volunteers a chance to be treated to a dinner and garden party in the sunshine, and to see two of their own recognized with special awards.

Bruce County looks at impact of the new Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021

Pauline Kerr June 22, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Megan Garland, director of long-term care and senior services, provided the county’s long-term care homes committee of management with an update on the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.

St. John Ambulance honours its own after two-year hiatus

Pauline Kerr June 22, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce Huron branch held its annual honours and awards presentation and year in review on June 15 at the P&H Centre in Hanover.

Walkerton Agricultural Society hosts ‘Spring into Summer’ market

Pauline Kerr June 22, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Agricultural Society held its “Spring into Summer” vendors’ market on Saturday, June 18. Among the vendors were The Old Blacksmith Studio, based in Holstein (fused glass jewelry), and Thornwood Designs. Laura Paletto and Kalyn Wolf take a break to look at what’s happening around the ma

Good to be back at VJH: Jim Witter has audience ‘Feelin’ Groovy’

Pauline Kerr June 22, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The crowd that filled Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, June 18, almost to capacity was delighted to be back after two years of COVID – and even more delighted to enjoy Jim Witter’s show, “Feelin’ Groovy.”

Peabody: New apartment building good news for Brockton

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

There’s good news for people looking for rental accommodations in Brockton, said Mayor Chris Peabody.

Wing Night in Elmwood

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Friday, June 17 was the Elmwood Chamber of Commerce Wing Night. Volunteers at the community centre pavilion were busy serving up delicious take-out dinners to a steady stream of hungry folks.

Pilot project will see enhanced bylaw enforcement on local trails

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

If you’re heading out ATVing on Bruce County’s trails this summer, you’d better have your trail permit – and you’d be well advised not to litter or destroy trees.

Bruce County’s planning committee approves two-stage adoption of new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s new Official Plan (OP) review has hit some snags, in part due to unprecedented growth at a time when there were some staffing vacancies – and a pandemic.

And the winner is…

Pauline Kerr June 16, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The excitement continues this coming Saturday, June 18, at Hanover Raceway, 1:30 p.m. In Race 1, June 11, Arcanum, driven by Colin Kelly, took first place.

Peabody to push for Brockton expansion in county’s Official Plan

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

The county’s Official Plan review schedule is on the agenda for the June 16 meeting of Bruce County council.

Brockton council defeats motion to accept water tower upgrade tender

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

Council discussed the latest in a series of tenders that have come in substantially over budget, and ended up defeating the motion to accept it.

Brockton mayor wants commitment from Ontario Health regarding health care

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

Mayor Chris Peabody told council he wants “a firm commitment from the regional office (of Ontario Health) to support us” in the matter of health care.

Englishman served with trespass notice

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

A pilot involved in an ongoing dispute with the Saugeen Municipal Airport was served last week with a 33-page trespass notice.

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.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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