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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.

Perfect day for lemonade

Pauline Kerr July 29, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Lippert kids picked a perfect day to have a lemonade stand – hot, humid and sunny. And on…

Saugeen Hospice Inc. holds first annual meeting

Pauline Kerr July 29, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Hospice Inc. held its first annual meeting Monday evening, July 26, electronically.

Budget amendments approved for Teeswater River Bridge

Pauline Kerr July 29, 2021News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the staff recommendation for financial commitments of $963,292 in 2022, and $358,150 in 2023, in advance of the budget cycle to allow the county to request proposals in 2021 for the supply of a temporary bridge required in 202

Bruce County updates plan for additional residential units

Pauline Kerr July 29, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county initiated an Official Plan amendment regarding additional residential units, to permit them in detached buildings.

A higher level of vaccination the way forward, says MOH

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

Bruce Power hosted a special presentation last week by Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH).

Grey Bruce MOH issues plea for public to get vaccinated

Pauline Kerr July 13, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), has a message for local residents: “Stay positive, test negative.” The best way to accomplish that is to take 30 minutes and get vaccinated.

Troubled bridge over Brockton waters leads to emergency council meeting

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

People of a certain age will probably remember a gently beautiful song about a “bridge over troubled waters.” In this case, the waters are fine but the D. S. Weis Memorial Bridge has its troubles – to the tune of $188,361.80 in additional work.

Keeping cool at the Walkerton splash pad

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approves Paisley bridge recommendation

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Teeswater River Bridge in Paisley came before Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee on June 17.

Busy agenda for Brockton council

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody commented on this week’s council agenda, saying there are a number of matters that are of community interest.

Bruce County designates two invasive plants as local weeds

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2021Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county’s transportation and environmental services committee discussed what’s become an ongoing issue – invasive species of weeds.

Bruce County’s paramedicine program to continue

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s community paramedicine program has been extended until September.

Bruce County approves Hepworth townhouse development

Pauline Kerr June 25, 2021News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody has expressed interest in a small townhouse development in Hepworth – it’s the type of development he’d like to see in Brockton’s hamlets.

Golf Fore Hospice 2021 draws golfers, volunteers for a great cause

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

The golfers had their Golf Fore Hospice 2021 tee times booked months ago. Volunteers stepped forward to help everything run smoothly and even the weather co-operated.

Lisa Thompson named Ontario’s new agriculture minister

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2021Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, former education minister and most recently, government and consumer services minister, has been named the new minister of agriculture.

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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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Jill Ohm selected as Ambassador of Fairs

 Ohm will represent fairs in Huron and Perth counties over the upcoming year. The Listowel…

Laundry business a way for new Canadians to find employment

The laundry business was a significant part of the Chinese community in North America during the mid to late 1800s and into the early 1900s.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce-Grey Catholic shares first CommUnity report detailing student progress and expanded supports

HANOVER - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is working to strengthen communication and community connection through a new initiative while reporting measurable academic gains and expanded student support across its schools.

Student trustees share updates on school activities and student life at April board meeting

HANOVER - Student trustees provided updates on activities, academics and school initiatives during an April 27 meeting of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Herald-Times May 5 Turnbacks

From May 4, 1994

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton

The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

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School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

By Submitted

HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

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LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

First Wingham Guiding unit hosts cleanup day

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The First Wingham Guiding unit held a community cleanup for Earth Day on April 22.

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