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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.

Grey Bruce Health Unit reports rising COVID numbers, Dec. 28

Pauline Kerr December 28, 2021News

As of Dec. 27, the Grey Bruce Health Unit was reporting 83 new cases of COVID-19 including 19 in Saugeen Shores, 15 in Owen Sound and 10 in Kincardine. Brockton had four cases.

Ice oval to return to Lobies Park for another season

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

“With the weather’s co-operation, there will be ice,” said Mark Coleman, director of community services.

Hawks skid into Christmas break with pair of losses

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Hawks had a disappointing weekend, first losing 10-3 to Mitchell on home ice Friday night, followed by a 4-1 loss to Goderich on Saturday.

Larsen & Shaw employees get delicious Christmas gift 

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Business, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

It was a Christmas gift a year in the making. Mary Jane Bushell, president and CEO of Larsen and Shaw Ltd., Walkerton, explained, “For several years my husband and I have supported local farms through their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs.

Health unit urges caution in the face of rising COVID numbers

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Grey-Bruce.

Arra updates board of health on new COVID-19 information

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health (MOH), told members of the board of health at the Dec. 17 meeting there has been a change in trends over the previous 10 days.

Brockton mayor calls hospital service cuts ‘unacceptable’

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody says he’s mad and is going to stay that way, in the face of looming hospital service cuts in Brockton and area.

Santa visits Cargill

Pauline Kerr December 22, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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South Bruce Grey Health Centre announces service cuts to deal with critical shortage of nurses

Pauline Kerr December 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre announced in a press release it will be closing the Walkerton emergency department from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily, and converting Chesley hospital to a 20-bed alternate level of care unit, effective Dec. 27, for an indefinite period.

Hawks draw large crowd for Friday night game

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Sports

It was a busy weekend for the Walkerton Hawks, with two home games and one away, none of which produced the results the Hawks wanted.

Walkerton musician releases second album

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

Pat McNinch, known in music circles as PJ Mack, is no stranger to the recording studio.

Bruce County updated on homelessness response

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The issue of homelessness is a concern as winter weather sets in.

Herald-Times’ Knittin’ Tree a success

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Many families in the area will be having a warmer Christmas thanks to the knitting skills of people who donated enough mittens, scarves, hats, socks and baby blankets to cover the Walkerton Herald-Times Christmas “knittin’” tree – and then some! Here, Molly Clark-Hurley of the Bruce County’s human s

Brockton to seek MZO for high-density residential development

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A busy council agenda Tuesday evening included one report that spells good news for people desperate for affordable housing.

Province doubles OCIF grant to Brockton

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The provincial government recently announced it is more than doubling the Ontario Communities Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) grant from 2021, providing almost $17 million to help build and repair infrastructure across Huron-Bruce.

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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.

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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.

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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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