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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.

Brockton to implement concussion awareness policy

Pauline Kerr July 20, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The municipality will be adopting a concussion awareness policy for all municipally operated recreation facilities and programs.

Brockton to discuss parking issues at child care centre with BGCDSB

Pauline Kerr July 20, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The municipality has passed a resolution directing staff to engage in formal discussion with the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board, to resolve concerns relating to parking and traffic movement in the parking lot at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School.

Camp Day at Tim Hortons in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr July 20, 2022Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Camp Day at the Walkerton Tim Hortons saw customers and staff join forces to send kids who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend summer camp, go on the camping experience of a lifetime.

Jamie Opperman recognized for 25 years at Pizza Delight

Pauline Kerr July 20, 2022Business, Walkerton Herald-Times

There are stories about co-op students who started with a business and stayed on long after the placement was over. But for 25 years?

Armouries building sold by Brockton

Pauline Kerr July 20, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In a brief interview prior to the special meeting of council Tuesday, July 19, regarding the historic armouries building, Mayor Chris Peabody said three offers to purchase the building were being considered.

Brockton tables motion on Municipal Innovation Council extension

Pauline Kerr July 20, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Becky Smith, director of the Centre for Municipal Innovation, made a presentation to council at the July 12 meeting asking for a three-year extension on Brockton’s participation in the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC).

Brockton to move forward with conceptual designs for new arena

Pauline Kerr July 20, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council is divided on next steps on what to do about its aging arena.

Summer Streetfest planned for this Friday in downtown Walkerton

Pauline Kerr July 20, 2022Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Downtown Walkerton will take on a party atmosphere that’s sure to attract crowds on Friday, July 22.

Private Collectors Garage Tour draws crowds of vintage car enthusiasts

Pauline Kerr July 20, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It was a dream come true for vintage car enthusiasts – a unique opportunity to view private collections of antique and classic cars, and much more.

Bruce County begins trail bylaw enforcement project

Pauline Kerr July 13, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County has contracted with James Special Services Inc. to provide enforcement of the county’s forest recreation bylaw.

‘Asking isn’t working’

Pauline Kerr July 13, 2022Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

“Asking isn’t working,” said Donna Lacey, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) manager of forestry and lands.

Bruce County discusses changes to processing Official Plan amendments

Pauline Kerr July 13, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s executive committee discussed an item pertaining to the Official Plan (OP) amendment bylaws.

Jimmy Keys entertains in Mildmay

Pauline Kerr July 13, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

The incomparable Jimmy Keys treated his Mildmay audience to a hilarious show filled with music, fun and glitter. The July 8 performance at the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Centre was hosted by the Rotary Club of Mildmay. Keys, a gifted musician and comedian, is familiar to area audiences, having perfo

Momma B’s consignment store opens in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr July 13, 2022Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Located at 24 Jackson St. S., right in the downtown core, Momma B’s is a consignment store with a difference.

Bruce County staff update council on housing and homelessness plan

Pauline Kerr July 13, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s human services committee heard the annual progress report on the Housing and Homelessness Plan during the July 27 council meeting.

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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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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. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

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. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

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Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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