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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.

Peabody: Notice of motion coming at meeting of Bruce County council

Pauline Kerr February 20, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday that he and Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) will be bringing forward a notice of motion at Thursday’s meeting.

Honouring St. Valentine – poetry, chocolate and CPR

Pauline Kerr February 20, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Feb. 14 has just passed, and some of us are still enjoying chocolate goodies and special treats from our sweethearts.

Candidates talk health care at Durham meeting

Pauline Kerr February 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey Bruce Health Coalition held an all-candidates meeting focusing on health care on Monday, Feb. 10, in Durham.

Human services department reports on assistance to children

Pauline Kerr February 20, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County human services department presented two reports to county council on Feb. 6 regarding assistance to children.

County council receives update on Durham Street bridge weather delays impact timing, but project is on budget

Pauline Kerr February 13, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council received a report on the immediate repairs phase of the Durham Street bridge project.

County to share cost of court security, prisoner transport with Brockton

Pauline Kerr February 13, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce has joined a growing number of counties including Dufferin, Lambton and Oxford in taking on a portion of the financial responsibility for court security and prisoner transportation.

Local ERs seeing increased patient volumes

Pauline Kerr February 13, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre has been seeing increased patient volumes. CEO Nancy Shaw made note of the situation in her report to the board of directors on Feb. 5.

New faces at SBGHC

Pauline Kerr February 13, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors heard the final report presented by Michelle Scime-Summers, vice-president of patient care and chief nursing executive, who is retiring.

County council amends planning recommendation for Ripley area property

Pauline Kerr February 13, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The way Bruce County council dealt with a planning matter at the Feb. 6 meeting was an example, in the words of County Coun. Milt McIver (Northern Bruce Peninsula), of “the process working as it should.”

No more affectionate ‘Irish Eyes’ duets

Pauline Kerr February 13, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Despite the talk about the wonderful history of friendship between Canada and the United States,…

Grey Bruce Board of Health reviews policy on election of officers

Pauline Kerr February 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OWEN SOUND – At the Jan. 24 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of Health, board members reviewed the…

Brockton seeks assistance from county in paying for court security and prisoner transportation costs

Pauline Kerr February 6, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday that he’s interested in seeing what…

Grandpals gears up for spring

Pauline Kerr February 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Shirley Richardson, co-ordinator of the GrandPals program, is gearing up for a busy…

Is user-pay a fair way to lower taxes?

Pauline Kerr February 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The big question when government bodies large and small set their annual budgets is how to make a tax increase palatable – or at least unlikely to infuriate taxpayers.

‘You deserve better’ Shreiner tells gathering at hospital

Pauline Kerr February 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY – Over the past three years, the Chesley hospital’s emergency room has had the highest…

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

See all Wingham area articles.

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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