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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.

Bruce Spark Program funds three tourism innovators

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Nov. 26, Bruce County celebrated local tourism innovators and entrepreneurs for the sixth annual Bruce County Spark Program.

Bluewater Community Radio’s Christmas open house

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The new studio provides fully accessible broadcast capabilities.

All I want for Christmas is …

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The best Christmas gifts are the same as they always have been.

Proposed development for lands adjacent to Kincardine Airport discussed by county council

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

In the wake of a presentation from David Hocking on the Saugeen Municipal Airport at Brockton council, there’s another airport in Bruce County that’s getting some attention. 

Hanover man faces murder charge

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Hanover Police Service (HPS) have laid charges in an ongoing homicide investigation in the Town of Hanover.

Brockton moves forward with implementing development charges

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Cash-strapped municipalities have been looking at ways to pay for the infrastructure developers need, without saddling existing taxpayers with the entire burden. 

Peabody comments on OP update

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The agenda for the final meeting of the year for Bruce County council on Dec. 19 contains a number of items of interest to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.

Walkerton hospital foundation outlines new recognition program for SBGHC board members

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s executive director Brittany Hawkins and chair Sharon Kramer-Dales described a new way for proud families to recognize their newborn “stars” and to raise funds for the hospital.

Nineteenth annual Toys for Tots program a success once again

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - It is the season of giving, and the local community has shown how generous they can be!

Message to all who make Christmas merry and bright

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for the year.

Knitting Tree a warm success

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Walkerton Herald-Times readers once again contributed their knitting and crocheting to making this Christmas a warm one for everyone in the community.

NII’s The Environment Project will provide information to help county prepare for future

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Stephanie Keating, the new director of environment for the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), made a presentation to Bruce County council at the Dec. 5 meeting on the Climate Project.

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission presents 2025 budget to Brockton council

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Dave Hocking, chair of the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) and Hanover councillor (and Brockton resident), and Tim Olds, airport manager (and Elmwood deputy fire chief) attended the Dec. 10 meeting of Brockton council to present the 2025 SMA budget.

Brockton council passes motions on carbon tax, CANDU reactors

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Brockton Council passed two motions and withdrew a third, during the “business arising from the minutes of previous meetings” segment of the Dec. 10 council meeting.

Postal workers ordered back on the job

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

OTTAWA - It’s time to shovel out the mail box – the Industrial Relations Board has ordered postal workers back to work, as of Tuesday, Dec. 17.

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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