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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.

Weather co-operates – Brockton’s ice oval, ski trail are open

Pauline Kerr January 19, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mark Coleman, director of community services, got his wish. The weekend’s very cold temperatures were perfect for the opening of the skating oval and the new cross-country ski trail.

Fish Tails & Story Trails – more than the name is unique

Pauline Kerr January 14, 2022Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It took Brian Austin, owner of Fish Tails & Story Trails in Walkerton, a bit of effort to come up with a good name for his business.

Mass vaccination clinics to close Jan. 21

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

As of the beginning of the week, Grey Bruce Health Unit was reporting 67 new cases of COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours, spread fairly evenly across the area.

Best tobaggan hill ever

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

Whether your “toboggan” is a snowboard, flying saucer, magic carpet, sled or even a traditional toboggan, the Centennial Park hill in Walkerton is the place to be, as this group of snow enthusiasts proved.

Hanover council passes resolution on Walkerton hospital situation

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

The Town of Hanover has passed a resolution to formally request the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care work with South Bruce Grey Health Centre to find an immediate solution to its staffing shortages.

First council meeting of 2022 contains good news for Brockton

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

Mayor Chris Peabody noted prior to Tuesday night’s council meeting that the agenda contained some “good news” stories – a great start to the new year.

South Bruce Grey Health Centre copes with provincewide surgery ‘ramp-down’

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

Measures are being taken to alleviate the staffing shortage that forced cuts to service at the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals just after Christmas, said South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) CEO Michael Barrett.

South Bruce Grey Health Centre welcomes first baby of 2022

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

Jessica and Christopher Barnes of Kincardine are the proud parents of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s first baby of 2022, Robert “Robbie” Anthony Barnes.

Walkerton Hawks’ newest player scores twice against Hanover

Pauline Kerr January 5, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Hawks played back-to-back games against the Hanover Barons, winning 3-0 on Dec. 28 in Hanover and almost doing it again on home ice Sunday, Jan. 2.

Bruce County completes capital road, bridge projects in 2021

Pauline Kerr January 5, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In the final meeting of 2021, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee reviewed a report on capital projects for the year.

Hospital situation still not resolved as Brockton deals with new COVID measures

Pauline Kerr January 5, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody met Tuesday morning with his municipality’s emergency group.

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week 2022 goes virtual for the second year

Pauline Kerr January 3, 2022Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 4-11, 2022 is a go, thanks to the communications technology wizards from CTRE Productions. The only thing missing will be the wonderful scent of roast beef at the Elmwood Community Centre.

2021 marked by success for Brockton

Pauline Kerr December 30, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The year 2021 was a busy one for Brockton despite COVID-19.

Hanover hospital prepares for more patients due to Walkerton ER overnight closure

Pauline Kerr December 30, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The overnight closure of Walkerton’s emergency room will have ripple effects.

Peabody doesn’t want to see Walkerton hospital ‘shortchanged’

Pauline Kerr December 30, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody still hasn’t heard back from Ontario Health regarding the overnight closure of the Walkerton hospital’s emergency room.

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

See all Listowel area articles.

Of the people, by the people, for the people, when Ford wants

The Gettysburg Address is pretty famous because it set the tone for what once was, arguably the greatest country on Earth.

Swim meet brings out talented youth to Gorrie

The Gorrie Gators hosted the Swamp Sprint Meet at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie on July 11.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Two-way traffic resumes overnight and weekends on bridge

WALKERTON – As of July 9, Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation project had reached the point where single-lane traffic continued in daytime hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Minday to Friday, but two-lane traffic was occurring overnight and on weekends. 

East Ridge is growing into a real community

WALKERTON – There’s much more to this apartment building development than a place to live.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

By Submitted

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

By Kelsey Bent

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

Fine laid from worker injury

By Kelsey Bent

Following a guilty plea in the Provincial Offences Court in Stratford June 18, Ideal Supply Inc. was fined $70,000 after a worker fell from a ladder and was injured. 

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