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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.

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.

New Millennium Quilters Guild hosts ‘Making Memories’ 2022 quilt show

Pauline Kerr June 1, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The New Millennium Quilters Guild holds a quilt show every four years. The show at the Mildmay-Carrick Community Centre on Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29 was well worth waiting for.

‘Welcome Back’ – Little Royal Fair a go for 2022

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

“It’s a go,” said Morgan Inglis, president of the Walkerton Agricultural Society.

Brockton mayor calls passing of Bill 109 prior to comment period ‘absurd’

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

At the suggestion of Deputy Mayor Dan Gieruszak, Brockton will be bringing forward a motion regarding Bill 109 and circulating it to other municipalities in the province.

Brockton council gives the go-ahead for occupancy of four homes in Walker West Estates

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

Council has agreed to allow four homes in Walker West Estates to hook up to town water prior to the commissioning of the new pumping station.

Walkerton Rotary helps put the ‘active’ into reading activities

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

The Rotary Club has contributed three new “Story Journeys” to the Bruce County Library system.

Peabody: Brockton has important issues to resolve with next provincial government

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

Brockton will hit the ground running when it comes to dealing with the next provincial government, no matter who gets elected.

Brockton to celebrate Canada Day with real fireworks

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

There will be fireworks in Brockton on Canada Day.

Bruce County toreply to letter of concern about SMART

Pauline Kerr May 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The transportation and environmental services committee received a report on a letter from the family and residents’ councils at Brucelea Haven regarding Saugeen Mobility Regional Transit.

Ombudsman publishes report on closed meetings held by Bruce County’s executive committee

Pauline Kerr May 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The ombudsman’s report stemming from a complaint about four closed meetings by Bruce County’s executive committee has been published on the ombudsman’s website.

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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…

See all Kincardine 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. 

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.

Editorial

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.

Columnists

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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