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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 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

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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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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

See all Listowel area articles.

Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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.

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Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

By Cory Bilyea

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

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