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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 acclaimed warden of Bruce County for second term

Pauline Kerr December 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, has been acclaimed for a second term as Bruce County warden.

Santa visits Cargill for popular breakfast event

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sunday, Dec. 3, in Cargill was the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a tasty brunch while little ones told Santa what they want to find under the tree this Christmas.

Peabody: Hosting agreement for battery project ‘a good template’ moving forward

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that he views council’s recent decision to endorse the Alectra/Convergent application for a battery electrical storage system facility as involving “a good template for other energy projects.”

Walkerton Optimist Club hosts Breakfast with Santa

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Legion looked like the North Pole on Saturday morning, Dec. 2, when children were treated to breakfast with the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus.

Visiting a winter wonderland: Formosa Country Christmas

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

FORMOSA – A dusting of snow added to the charm of this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The largest Christmas light show in the area, with over five kilometres of exhibits and displays, had something for everyone. And good weather brought the crowds, eager to take in the enchantment

Brockton council to purchase new vehicle for fire department

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council voted in favour of a fire department purchase that will involve incurring $97,000 debt, prior to 2024 budget deliberations.

Second Hand Rose Shop makes large donation to Bruce County Social Services

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With Christmas just around the corner, Bruce County Social Services received a huge helping hand from the Second Hand Rose Shop in Walkerton. With community partners Huron Tractor and many others, the shop uses profits to buy gifts for children. Social services provides them with basic informatio

SVCA board thanks Nancy Griffin for 34 years of education programming

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) wrapped up its education program for the final time, bidding farewell to Nancy Griffin, program co-ordinator, who has inspired a fascination with the environment in generations of participants, including some of the current SVCA staff.

Attention, Grinch! Hands off our Christmas!

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Columns

He lurks in the shadows, hiding his smirking green face behind lamp posts and hedges, parked cars and garbage cans, his mean, beady eyes fixed on the delivery truck.

Brockton council gives go-ahead for battery electricity storage project

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton council voted on Nov. 28 to endorse the proposed battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill – but with provisions for further public engagement by Alectra/Convergent.

Sing! Show Chorus thrills audience with Christmas show

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

If last year’s Sing! Show Chorus Christmas concert was spectacular – and it was – then this year’s, with more chorus members and another year of experience, was glorious, an extravaganza of sounds of the season.

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Mildmay Hanging of the Green

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A market showcasing local merchants, visits with Santa, entertainment, food, fires to warm cold hands, and a fabulous Santa Claus parade – Mildmay’s Hanging of the Green celebrated the season in style on Friday, Nov. 24. This year’s parade included plenty of sparkling lights, family floats and the h

Local students learn to curl

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club is introducing the next generation to “the roaring game” of curling. This group of students is from Mary Immaculate School in Chepstow.

Brockton council learns about the wealth of information and material available at the local library

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brooke McLean, Bruce County Public Library director, and Christa Ferrier, Walkerton branch supervisor, made a presentation to Brockton council during the Nov. 14 meeting.

GBPH explores new ground to partner with Indigenous community

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The local health unit is looking into ways of strengthening the relationship between public health and the Indigenous community.

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Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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