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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.

Saugeen Hospice seeks support from Bruce County

Pauline Kerr November 11, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Carl Kuhnke, chair and Ken Brown, vice-chair of Saugeen Hospice Inc. presented an update on the plan to build a hospice in the south part of Grey-Bruce.

Issue between Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission, local pilot continues

Pauline Kerr November 11, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The ongoing dispute between Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) and pilot Phil Englishman has taken several twists and turns in recent weeks.

Walkerton Legion honours veterans at annual Remembrance Dinner

Pauline Kerr November 10, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 hosted veterans for the annual Remembrance Dinner Saturday evening, Nov. 6.

Walkerton Hawks tie Bulldogs 4-4 in PJHL action

Pauline Kerr November 3, 2021Sports

Hawks fans saw a far different team on Friday, Oct. 29 from the one they’ve been watching since the PJHL Pollock Division’s regular season started at the beginning of the month.

Bruce County receives public input at meeting on development charges

Pauline Kerr November 3, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county is considering a development charge of $6,400 for a detached or semidetached residential unit, and $1.88 per square foot for industrial development.

Brockton mayor may seek to override county objections to new affordable housing

Pauline Kerr November 3, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

An affordable housing development for Brockton continues to be a priority for Mayor Chris Peabody and his council.

Councillor asks for update on Saugeen Municipal Airport situation

Pauline Kerr November 3, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

During the new business portion of the Oct. 26 meeting of council, Coun. Steve Adams said he was “surprised and disappointed” that the “pilons” are still in place at the airport.

Ghosties and ghoulies take over Walkerton firehall for Halloween hijinx

Pauline Kerr November 3, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Where else but a haunted firehall could Cruella Deville chat with a small Spiderman, while ghouls, goblins, pirates and Sparky the Fire Dog handed out Halloween treats on Oct. 30?

Walkerton BIA moves forward with council’s support

Pauline Kerr November 3, 2021Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton BIA is in the process of making changes that will allow it to move forward successfully.

Solar speed signs to be installed throughout Brockton

Pauline Kerr November 3, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Members of the public are undoubtedly familiar with those signs that flash your speed as you enter Walkerton from east or west.

Bruce County council ‘bites the bullet,’ approves infrastructure renewal levy

Pauline Kerr November 3, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council has decided to bite the bullet, however unpalatable it might be, and implement an infrastructure renewal levy of 1.5 per cent for 2022, in addition to the 4.8 per cent regular levy.

Victory eludes Walkerton Hawks in both weekend games

Pauline Kerr October 28, 2021Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Hawks continue to improve, coming together as a team, but victory stayed out of reach this past weekend as hometown fans saw their Hawks take on Mount Forest on Friday evening and Mitchell on Sunday. The first game ended in a 6-4 loss, and the second in a 6-3 loss.

Bruce County holds special council meeting on new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr October 28, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A special meeting of Bruce County council on the new Official Plan set out timelines and next steps. It also provided council and members of the community with an opportunity to make submissions for potential revisions.

Grey Bruce Board of Health makes special presentation to Anne Eadie

Pauline Kerr October 28, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Oct. 22 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of Health began with a special presentation to the former mayor of Kincardine and member of the Board of Health, Anne Eadie.

Pedestrian crossing planned for Durham-McNab intersection in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr October 28, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Durham-McNab Street intersection in Walkerton is busy and dangerous. There have been several collisions and near-misses in recent years.

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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.

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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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