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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 council defers decision on future of Walkerton BIA

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

Council has accepted, with regret, the resignations of four members of the Walkerton Business Improvement Area board of directors.

General manager no longer with SMART

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

Roger Cook, longtime general manager of Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), is no longer with the organization.

BGCDSB trustees approve Equity Action Plan

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

In the fall of 2021, a committee was established to develop an Equity Action Plan for the local Catholic school board.

Hop to it! Children celebrate with the Easter Bunny

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

Crowds of local residents “hopped on by” to visit the Easter Bunny and enjoy treats and games at the Sacred Heart Church parking lot on Saturday, April 9, courtesy of the local Optimist Club.

SBGHC first in Canada to use digital CPR training program

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

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is leading the way in Canada with the launch of the RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement) program.

Brockton mayor attends Good Roads conference in Toronto

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

Mayor Chris Peabody is attending the Ontario Good Roads 2022 conference in Toronto this week, and then flying to Ottawa to attend the Canadian Nuclear Association conference.

Saugeen Hospice to hold Hike for Hospice fundraiser

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

Hike for Hospice on May 1, 1-4 p.m. at the Mildmay Lions Pavilion, will do much more than raise badly needed funds to advance hospice palliative care initiatives in this community. It will serve to raise awareness of the need for hospice care.

Not all heroes have homes – two local musicians plan to change that

Pauline Kerr April 14, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Two local musicians are using their talents to benefit people who have put their lives on the line for this country and need a helping hand.

SBGHC staff situation ‘stabilizing’ says CEO

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

South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s CEO Michael Barrett had a note of optimism in his voice when he presented his report to the board of directors at the April 6 meeting.

Hawks make it four straight to take series

Pauline Kerr April 6, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Hawks have taken the first round in Tier 2 Consolation Playoffs, winning their fourth and final game against Goderich 5-1.

Crowds enjoy the sweet taste of spring at Meadow Ridge Maple

Pauline Kerr April 6, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

For some, it was their first real post-COVID outing. For others, it was a return to a loved tradition.

The swans have arrived

Pauline Kerr April 6, 2022Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The weather may not show it, but the swans know spring is on the way. They’ve arrived in the Grey-Bruce area en route to their nesting grounds in the far north.

Brockton council updated on Walker West booster pumping station

Pauline Kerr April 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council continues to have regular communication with the contractor and engineering partners as the Walker West booster pumping station project proceeds.

Peabody sees room for optimism in province’s ‘Learn and Stay’ grant plan

Pauline Kerr April 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

While there’s nothing new regarding the continuing overnight closing of hospital emergency rooms in Walkerton and Chesley, there is one provincial item of interest that promises to benefit the local hospitals in the long term, said Mayor Chris Peabody.

Brockton council approves false alarm bylaw

Pauline Kerr April 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Any business with a faulty alarm system would be advised to get it repaired. Failure to do so could be expensive.

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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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Property, violent, drug crime down in April

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

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Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour

Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

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.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

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WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

Property, violent, drug crime down in April

By Rachel Hammermueller

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

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