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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.

Students are back to school in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr September 8, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Students headed back to class for the first time since April – an exciting day. This photo shows students arriving at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton Tuesday morning. Drivers are reminded to take extra caution at times when students are heading to and from school, especially until both student

Vaccination rates at Brucelea Haven a concern for county

Pauline Kerr September 8, 2021News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Discussion of vaccination rates among staff at the county’s two long-term care homes ended with words of appreciation for the staff at Gateway Haven in Wiarton, where 85 per cent have received two doses of vaccine.

Brockton emergency measures group meets to discuss vaccine passport issues

Pauline Kerr September 8, 2021News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody and the Brockton emergency measures group met Tuesday morning to sort out details connected with vaccine passports.

Final chance to view the sunflowers in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021News

WALKERTON – The Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s beautiful sunflower field closes for the…

Number of new cases of COVID remains under five per day in Grey-Bruce

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021News

GREY-BRUCE – Numbers in Grey-Bruce continue to be fairly low. As of Aug. 29, four new cases were…

Fewer parents opting for remote learning this year

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021News

BRUCE-GREY – Schools are gearing up to welcome back students in a few short days. For the most…

Golf cart pilot project interests Brockton councillors

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021News

BROCKTON – Brockton council members expressed interest in a pilot project that’s taking place…

Brockton gets grant for soccer park washroom and equipment storage building

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021News

BROCKTON – Council commended Mark Coleman, director of community services, for his efforts in…

Growth happening faster in Bruce County than earlier predictions indicated

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021News

BROCKTON – Daniel Kingsbury, Bruce County planner, and Jamie Cook of Watson and Associates,…

St. John’s Emwood: Still thriving after 135 years

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021Local News

ELMWOOD – St. John’s Lutheran Church, Elmwood, celebrated its 135th anniversary in August.…

And still the block remains

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021Local News

BROCKTON – An item discussed under “business arising” from the minutes of the previous…

Brockton mayor concerned about low vaccination rate among Brucelea Haven staff

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021News

BROCKTON – Coming up at Bruce County council Thursday is a report on long-term care, including…

Moment of silence for paramedic, council briefs

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021News

BROCKTON – Council held a moment of silence during the Aug. 24 meeting in honour of Bruce County…

Board learns how data has assisted pandemic decision making

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021News

GREY-BRUCE – The main points of discussion during the Aug. 27 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of…

Candidates need to listen to voters

Pauline Kerr September 1, 2021Opinion

Welcome to “Canada votes 2021.” An unvoiced question is about how much of Canada actually will…

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

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Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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