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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.

Run 4 Health helps Walkerton Hospital Foundation cross the finish line for new medical equipment

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News

Who won the Run 4 Health event on Sunday, Sept. 22? The entire community!

Time to take a look at what voters care about

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

Before we cast our ballots in the next election, be it federal (could happen any time, Oct. 20, 2025 at the latest), provincial (June 4, 2026 at the latest) or municipal (Oct. 26, 2026), we had better figure out what we are voting for – or against.

Key child care recommendations ‘all about staffing’

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton’s Child Care Centre has seen substantial growth since it opened, from 25 children in 1971 to its current 117 child-care spaces and 106 school-age spaces.

Peabody: County faces difficult financial decisions going into 2025 budget deliberations

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

Like the rest of his municipal colleagues, Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, is gearing up for budget deliberations.

South Bruce deputy mayor calls for tax freeze in 2025 budget

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

Deputy Mayor Mike McDonagh has called for a tax freeze, saying, “We can’t put people out of their homes with our taxes.”

Mary Immaculate Church celebrates 150th anniversary

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Sunday, Sept. 15, Mary Immaculate Church in Chepstow celebrated its 150th anniversary as a parish.

Walkerton’s Terry Fox Run a success

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The sunshine and warm weather brought out the runners and walkers for the annual Terry Fox event in Walkerton.

Brockton Council endorses expanding requirements for Lake Rosalind area discretionary septic inspection

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

Brockton council has endorsed a proposed change in drinking water source protection that would see the expansion of requirements for the discretionary septic inspection program around Lake Rosalind.

Two new subdivisions discussed at South Bruce Council meeting

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The municipality is poised to continue growth, with two presentations on subdivisions discussed during the Sept. 10 meeting.

CT scanners help reduce ambulance response time in Bruce County despite increased growth, but geography still a challenge

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

Hannah Mayes, of Operational Research in Health (ORH), presented an update on the deployment review of paramedic services to Bruce County council on Sept. 5.

Police dismantle illegal drug lab in downtown Walkerton

Pauline Kerr September 12, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - What started on Sept. 9 with a report of an assault involving a firearm, ended up with…

GBPH opens dental clinic in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr September 12, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dental care for qualifying seniors, as well as children and youth from low-income families is now available in a permanent, state-of-the-art clinic in the south part of Grey-Bruce.

County to stick with one-year term for warden

Pauline Kerr September 12, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council has voted to stay with a one-year term for the warden and deputy warden positions.

Warden congratulates new Huron County Queen of the Furrow

Pauline Kerr September 12, 2024News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Warden Glen McNeil (Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh) opened the Sept. 4 meeting of county…

The show must go on

Pauline Kerr September 12, 2024Columns

For many Canadians, especially ones whose homes are a reasonably safe distance from the…

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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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LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.

New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business

LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bluewater board trustees debate funding motion ahead of Ministry of Education’s announcement

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) debated a motion on professional development funding, just before the province revealed a legislation aimed at tightening school board governance and oversight.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Multiple donations to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation

WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a number of donations

Local youth meets prime minister

MONTREAL - The Liberal Convention in Montreal April 9-11 had over 4,500 attendees from across Canada – including six-year-old Rachel Rice, daughter of Liberal candidate James Rice from Paisley, and Katie Rice, who has sought a seat on Brockton Municipal Council. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Columnists

LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program

By Nicole Beswitherick

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business

By Nicole Beswitherick

LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.

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