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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 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.

Charbonneau new county warden

Pauline Kerr December 12, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been acclaimed warden of Bruce County for the 2025 term.

‘Tis the season to give

Pauline Kerr December 12, 2024Columns, 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.

Formosa transforms into ‘Musical Magical Christmas’ wonderland

Pauline Kerr December 12, 2024News

FORMOSA - The hamlet of Formosa is pretty as a picture any season of the year, but come Christmas, it transforms into a veritable wonderland of lights, whimsical creatures and delightful displays.

Council updated on Valleyside bluff erosion

Pauline Kerr December 12, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Just after Christmas, almost two years ago, Brockton council heard the preferred alternative recommendation for the eroding bluffs along the north side of the Saugeen River in Walkerton.

Continued monitoring anticipated option for Valleyside Drive slope concerns: Peabody

Pauline Kerr December 12, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody commented on a number of agenda items in an interview prior to the Dec. 10 municipal council meeting.

Bruce Power pledges $1 million to support county affordable housing

Pauline Kerr December 12, 2024News

BRUCE COUNTY – At the Dec. 5 meeting of Bruce County council, James Scongack, Bruce Power’s chief operating officer and executive vice-president, pledged $1 million for the county’s affordable housing program.

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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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Property, violent, drug crime down in April

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

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Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

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Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour

Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

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Editorial

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.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

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.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

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WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

Property, violent, drug crime down in April

By Rachel Hammermueller

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

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