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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.

Standing room only at meeting on two-month closure of the Chesley hospital’s ER

Pauline Kerr October 19, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Oct. 7, the Chesley hospital’s emergency department closed for eight weeks, with no guarantee of what will happen on Dec. 2, the scheduled reopening date. The smallest of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s four sites, it’s been hit hard during the current nurse shortage that’s affected hospital

Judge orders Bruce County be removed as trustee of Krug Estate

Pauline Kerr October 14, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Justice G. D. Lemon has given his decision regarding the appropriate “remedy” in the matter of the Krug estate. It is not favourable to the county. Bruce County has been removed as trustee of the Krug trust.

Letter outlining concerns about agency staff circulated to AMO, MPPs, LTC minister

Pauline Kerr October 12, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hospitals are not the only part of the health-care sector suffering from a critical shortage of staff. Long-term care homes are facing the same shortages, and resorting to a high-cost, unsustainable measure to fill gaps in the schedule – agency nurses and other staff.

Walkerton Capitals win Sunday against Mitchell

Pauline Kerr October 12, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Capitals recovered from a 4-3 loss in Wingham Friday night by defeating Mitchell 3-1 Sunday on home ice.

Bruce County’s planning committee holds public meeting on Official Plan amendment

Pauline Kerr October 12, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county has taken a second look at how it plans to address growth in the new Official Plan, as a result of issues raised Brockton and other Bruce County municipalities.

GO VAXX bus makes a stop in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr October 12, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The GO VAXX mobile COVID-19 clinic made a stop at the Walkerton Community Centre last week – a reminder that the pandemic is far from over, and the best defence is keeping immunization up to date. While there’s been an increase in COVID cases recently in some parts of Grey-Bruce, eligibility for COV

Walkerton Community Church hosts outdoor Thanksgiving meal

Pauline Kerr October 12, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Community Church was the scene of a special outdoor Thanksgiving meal on Tuesday, Oct. 4, when a group of local volunteers served up a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The group has been serving burgers and fresh vegetables at noon on Tuesdays, to help those in need, but Thanksgiving

SBGHC board: solutions needed now for hospital staffing crisis

Pauline Kerr October 12, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The future of the Chesley hospital’s emergency department is being discussed during the eight-week department closure.

Peabody calls for increase in ODSP, Ontario Works payments

Pauline Kerr October 12, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody has introduced a motion at council calling for the province to increase payments to people with a disability, as well as programming for homelessness and drug addiction.

Chesley hospital ED closed for the next eight weeks

Pauline Kerr October 12, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It was during the Oct. 6 meeting of Bruce County council that the public first became aware the temporary full closure of the emergency department at the Chesley site of South Bruce Grey Health Centre was coming, although there had been rumblings prior to that.

Walkerton Little Royal junior and senior ambassador crowned

Pauline Kerr October 12, 2022Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Little Royal Fair has new junior and senior ambassadors. Hayden Oberle (second from left), senior ambassador, a Grade 11 student at Sacred Heart High School, and Callie Leifso (second from right), junior ambassador, a Grade 8 student at Walkerton District Community School, were crowned during a

Walkerton Capitals earn point against first-place Hanover Barons

Pauline Kerr October 5, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

This was what a lot of people have been waiting for – a game between two strong teams, filled with end-to-end action from the first faceoff to the final whistle in overtime, and Walkerton stands filled with cheering hockey fans.

Peabody pleased with discussion at all-candidates meeting

Pauline Kerr October 5, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said that overall, he’s pleased with the Sept. 28 all-candidates meeting at Victoria Jubilee Hall, conducted by the Rotary Club of Walkerton.

Municipality impacted financially by encampment response

Pauline Kerr October 5, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A report prepared by Dieter Weltz, building and planning manager, and Sonya Watson, CAO, and presented at the Sept. 20 council meeting, discussed the municipal response to encampments.

Council, school board trustee candidates square off in Brockton all-candidates’ debate

Pauline Kerr October 5, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Some of the issues raised at the candidates’ meeting at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Sept. 28 were expected, but there were a few surprises.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Author publishes memoir on family’s journey to Canada after Second World War

LISTOWEL – A former reporter for the Listowel Independent and now a newly published author, Stephanie Donkers recently published her family memoir: Echoes Across the Atlantic.

Rise & Thrive helps young moms through Care Closet, Nourishing Connections

LISTOWEL – Rise & Thrive is a new support service in North Perth that helps young, at-risk mothers by providing monthly programming, access to essential resources and local support programs.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Hanover Horticultural Society learns about hydrangeas, pruning

HANOVER – The Hanover Horticultural Society met on Oct. 27th, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Medication campaign a success

OWEN SOUND – Grey-Bruce residents returned more than 200 unused or expired medications to an Owen Sound pharmacy for safe disposal as part of this year’s Attacking Medication Misuse campaign – a joint effort between Grey Bruce Public Health and the Owen Sound Attack.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

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Hanover Horticultural Society learns about hydrangeas, pruning

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HANOVER – The Hanover Horticultural Society met on Oct. 27th, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Medication campaign a success

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OWEN SOUND – Grey-Bruce residents returned more than 200 unused or expired medications to an Owen Sound pharmacy for safe disposal as part of this year’s Attacking Medication Misuse campaign – a joint effort between Grey Bruce Public Health and the Owen Sound Attack.

Ontario Provincial Police investigate fatal collision in Brockton

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BROCKTON – On Oct. 27, at approximately 7:33 p.m., emergency services – South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and Brockton Fire Department – were called to the scene of a serious collision at the intersection of Bruce Road 19 and Concession 8.

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