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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.

Grey Bruce Health Unit reports rising COVID numbers, Dec. 28

Pauline Kerr December 28, 2021News

As of Dec. 27, the Grey Bruce Health Unit was reporting 83 new cases of COVID-19 including 19 in Saugeen Shores, 15 in Owen Sound and 10 in Kincardine. Brockton had four cases.

Ice oval to return to Lobies Park for another season

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

“With the weather’s co-operation, there will be ice,” said Mark Coleman, director of community services.

Hawks skid into Christmas break with pair of losses

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Hawks had a disappointing weekend, first losing 10-3 to Mitchell on home ice Friday night, followed by a 4-1 loss to Goderich on Saturday.

Larsen & Shaw employees get delicious Christmas gift 

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Business, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

It was a Christmas gift a year in the making. Mary Jane Bushell, president and CEO of Larsen and Shaw Ltd., Walkerton, explained, “For several years my husband and I have supported local farms through their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs.

Health unit urges caution in the face of rising COVID numbers

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Grey-Bruce.

Arra updates board of health on new COVID-19 information

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health (MOH), told members of the board of health at the Dec. 17 meeting there has been a change in trends over the previous 10 days.

Brockton mayor calls hospital service cuts ‘unacceptable’

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody says he’s mad and is going to stay that way, in the face of looming hospital service cuts in Brockton and area.

Santa visits Cargill

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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South Bruce Grey Health Centre announces service cuts to deal with critical shortage of nurses

Pauline Kerr December 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre announced in a press release it will be closing the Walkerton emergency department from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily, and converting Chesley hospital to a 20-bed alternate level of care unit, effective Dec. 27, for an indefinite period.

Hawks draw large crowd for Friday night game

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Sports

It was a busy weekend for the Walkerton Hawks, with two home games and one away, none of which produced the results the Hawks wanted.

Walkerton musician releases second album

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

Pat McNinch, known in music circles as PJ Mack, is no stranger to the recording studio.

Bruce County updated on homelessness response

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The issue of homelessness is a concern as winter weather sets in.

Herald-Times’ Knittin’ Tree a success

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Many families in the area will be having a warmer Christmas thanks to the knitting skills of people who donated enough mittens, scarves, hats, socks and baby blankets to cover the Walkerton Herald-Times Christmas “knittin’” tree – and then some! Here, Molly Clark-Hurley of the Bruce County’s human s

Brockton to seek MZO for high-density residential development

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A busy council agenda Tuesday evening included one report that spells good news for people desperate for affordable housing.

Province doubles OCIF grant to Brockton

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The provincial government recently announced it is more than doubling the Ontario Communities Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) grant from 2021, providing almost $17 million to help build and repair infrastructure across Huron-Bruce.

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band, Hitched, celebrate Paddyfest with intimate show at The Back 9

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

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Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

By Cory Bilyea

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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