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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.

County council receives Official Plan review update

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s Official Plan is very much a “work in progress,” and has been since work on it began in 2018. Now, however, the stress is on the word “progress.”

Some drivers are using Concession 2 to avoid Durham Street bridge construction area

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

One of the benefits of the county’s decision to repair the Durham Street bridge, rather than replace it, was eliminating the need for a detour.

Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s host beautiful sunflower field

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The field is a popular fundraiser for the Optimists.

Peabody headed for AMO conference

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, has a week ahead of him that’s filled with meetings.

Bravo to French leaders for ‘taking the plunge’

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Columns, Opinion

A lot of focus with the Summer Olympics has been on the Seine River. The river has played a key…

Memorial tree planted for first mayor of amalgamated Municipality of Brockton

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Close friends and family gathered at the park in Cargill last week to plant an oak tree in memory of David Thomson (1931-2024), father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, a man who spent a lifetime serving his community.

Cargill celebrates Homecoming 2024 ‘All roads lead home to Cargill

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This community knows how to throw a great homecoming celebration!

County approves Durham Street bridge plan

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024News

The emergency repairs to the Durham St. bridge that took precedence over completion of the environmental assessment (EA) are well underway.

Let integrity take centre stage

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

What the heck was the drone soccer spy thinking? Drones are not exactly new technology, and they do…

GBPH notified of two fatal, two non-fatal drug poisonings

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an opioid alert to community partners after receiving notification of two fatal and two non-fatal suspected drug poisonings in the region.

Board of health endorses motion calling for increase in OW and ODSP support

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey Bruce Public Health board of directors started their July meeting with discussion on a piece of correspondence about advocating for a better income for vulnerable citizens, with the recommendations to endorse.

Mayor to meet with Bruce Power officals

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, warden of Bruce County and mayor of Brockton, has had a busy weekend of celebrations – Cargill Homecoming 2024, and the Holmdale Rodeo.

Bruce County OP enters final phase; Warden says ‘it’s been a long time coming’

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) is pleased to see the timeline for the county’s new Official Plan on the Aug. 1 meeting agenda.

Elora Road Meats hosts charity BBQ

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Elora Road Meats in Mildmay celebrated 50 years in business on July 20 with a barbecue and raffle to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice and the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.

Dinner on Durham the event of the season

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

When it comes to fine food, elegance and fun, the Kinette Club of Walkerton’s Dinner on Durham event on July 27 will be remembered as the event of the season.

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Cyclones take win on home ice against Komoka Kings

The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went up against the Komoka Kings (11th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Feb. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Emergency crew responds to partial structure collapse at Bakker Dairy

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD), Listowel station responded to the collapse.

See all Listowel area articles.

Hanover and District Hospital Foundation receives $2,000 donation

The Elmwood Community Service Association presented a cheque in the amount of $2,000 to the Hanover and District Hospital Foundation.

Grey Bruce Crime Stoppers has new chair

GREY-BRUCE - Ayush Adhikari, the newly-elected chair of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce, is relatively new to the program but is already active both at the local level and beyond.

See all Walkerton area articles.

North Huron receives provincial pothole grant

Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. 

CKNX announces anniversary line-up

Local radio station CKNX recently announced its upcoming 100th anniversary plans, highlighting the contributions of W.T. “Doc” Cruickshank and his 1926 informal transmission that “evolved into CKNX, now one of Canada’s longest-running and most respected radio stations.”

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

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. 

Columnists

Cyclones take win on home ice against Komoka Kings

By Nicole Beswitherick

The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went up against the Komoka Kings (11th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Feb. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Emergency crew responds to partial structure collapse at Bakker Dairy

By Rachel Hammermueller

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD), Listowel station responded to the collapse.

North Huron receives provincial pothole grant

By Cory Bilyea

Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. 

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