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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.

Ombudsman releases report on Saugeen Municipal Airport

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

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé has posted findings involving the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) regarding public meetings.

Rising COVID numbers a concern in Grey-Bruce

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

Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health, is echoing provincial recommendations for all employers in the region to allow staff to work from home wherever it’s possible.

Community thanks Walkerton hospital staff with special gift

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

The staff of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, received a special Christmas present from Brockton service clubs - Walkerton Kinettes, Walkerton Kinsmen, Walkerton and District Optimist Club, Walkerton Rotary Club, Walkerton Agricultural Society and Chepstow Lions Club.

Huron-Kinloss council receives funding request from Pine River Watershed Initiative Network

Pauline Kerr December 15, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

David Grant made a presentation on behalf of the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN), including a request for financial support from council.

Hawks gear up for three-game weekend

Pauline Kerr December 9, 2021Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Kincardine may have won 5-2 against the Hawks on Friday night, Dec. 3, but it wasn’t an easy victory.

Kincardine CT scanner project construction awaits ministry approval

Pauline Kerr December 9, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Kincardine CT scanner project continues to await ministry approval for construction to begin, said South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Michael Barrett in his update to the board of directors last week.

Sacred Heart High School holds successful food drive

Pauline Kerr December 9, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Tom Kittel, shop and automotive teacher at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton, and his class made sure Kittel’s last Christmas food drive for the Walkerton and District Food Bank as a member of the school staff was a good one. Kittel is retiring at the end of January. While participating in the s

IN PHOTOS – Formosa Country Christmas 2021

Pauline Kerr December 9, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Formosa Country Christmas 2021, on Dec. 2-5, was more than a spectacular village-wide display of lights and decorations – it was an absolute delight for everyone fortunate enough to visit. There was more to see at the park – amid the sparkling lights, there were frolicking polar bears, the merry res

Walkerton Tim Hortons team member wins regional Tim Cup Challenge

Pauline Kerr December 9, 2021Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Danielle Zomer has been employed at the Walkerton Tim Hortons restaurant on and off since 2011.

No development charges for Brockton – yet

Pauline Kerr December 9, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody was among the majority of Bruce County council members who voted against county development charges (DCs).

Council votes against county development charges

Pauline Kerr December 9, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

When it was put to a recorded vote, the majority of council decided against implementing county development charges (DCs) that would have generated almost $31 million in revenue.

Bruce County council defers decision on grant for hospice ‘south build’

Pauline Kerr December 9, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council’s executive committee voted to defer the matter of a grant to Saugeen Hospice.

‘Only one sick call away’

Pauline Kerr December 9, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

“We’re often only one sick call away from not being able to provide all our services,” said South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) CEO Michael Barrett in an interview last week.

IN PHOTOS – Mildmay’s Hanging of the Green 2021

Pauline Kerr December 2, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mildmay’s downtown was packed Friday evening, Nov. 26, with people eager to enjoy the Hanging of the Green’s Bavarian Market, visits with Santa, wagon rides and of course the highlight of the event, the Santa Claus parade. 

Elmwood Chamber of Commerce hosts tree lighting ceremony

Pauline Kerr December 2, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Elmwood Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual tree lighting event on Nov. 28. The gala celebration of all things Christmas included treats, activities and Christmas carols.

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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…

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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. 

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.

Editorial

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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