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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.

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.

More than 75 walk and run to ‘defeat depression’ in Mildmay

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

Grey-Bruce Defeat Depression held its first in-person walk-run on Saturday, May 28 at the Mildmay arena.

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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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