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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.

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…

Good planning makes good neighbours

Pauline Kerr August 26, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Most people are familiar with the concept that good fences make good neighbours. A version of that was expressed at the Aug. 9 meeting of the committee of adjustment – good planning maintains harmony in a neighbourhood and prevents bad feelings among residents.

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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

From March 11, 1987.

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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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. 

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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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