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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.

Elmwood hosts annual tree lighting event

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

The annual tree lighting event in Elmwood was perfectly timed – snow began to fall on Sunday afternoon, adding to the ambiance of the event.

Brockton wants to see numbers regarding Municipal Innovation Council

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

Council continues to question the value of the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) – not the concept, but the numbers.

Discussion heated during second public meeting for proposed battery electricity storage project

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

As of press time, there was still a question of whether Brockton council would vote to support Alectra/Convergent’s application to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for a battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill.

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Santa Claus Parade

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

Glittering floats, giant trucks bedecked with lights, firefighters collecting food for the food bank, costumed walkers handing out candy to the little ones and a grandparent or two, crowds of smiling faces and holiday music combined into an hour-long parade to welcome the star of the show, Santa, in

Bruce County Public Library holds workshop to help seniors protect themselves from fraud

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

The Bruce County Public Library held a fraud prevention workshop for seniors on Nov. 7. The virtual presentation was available both online and at the Chesley and Port Elgin branches.

Thank our lucky stars we have food banks

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Columns

There is something about current food bank use that hints at the proverbial canary in a coal mine. In this case, the poor creature is feet-up at the bottom of the cage.

Three intersections approved for all-way-stop signage

Pauline Kerr November 22, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council has approved new stop signs for three intersections – Bruce Road 19 and Bruce Road 30/Sideroad 30 N (on the border between Brockton and Arran-Elderslie), Bruce Road 1 and Concession 20/Baseline Road North (Brockton), and Bruce Road 13 and Bryant Street/Oliphant Way (South Bruce

Optimist Holiday House Tour features a wealth of decorating ideas

Pauline Kerr November 22, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s Holiday House Tour on Nov. 17 and 18 featured a seven beautifully-decorated homes that showcased the efforts of local decorating experts. The homes included both old and new, including a group in Westwood Estates. Proceeds from the event go to furthering th

Regional Trades Fair attracts hundreds of students, community members

Pauline Kerr November 22, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Regional Trades Fair hosted by the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board attracted the attention of hundreds of students, plus members of the community.

Peabody seeks another term as Bruce County warden

Pauline Kerr November 22, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s current warden, Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, said on Tuesday, Nov. 21, that he’ll be seeking another term as warden.

Brockton council votes for sale of Saugeen Municipal Airport

Pauline Kerr November 22, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It all came down to money – whether Brockton councillors felt the Saugeen Municipal Airport was providing taxpayers with good value for their money. They decided it was not.

Walkerton’s Hometown Christmas Market turns into giant street party

Pauline Kerr November 22, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

For some, it was the chance to get a head start on Christmas shopping. Stores were packed, as were booths set up by vendors in the park on Thursday, Nov. 16.

Nov. 25: Time to end violence against women

Pauline Kerr November 22, 2023Columns

The police tape strung up around the Sault Ste. Marie home the week before Halloween did not look out of place.

Bruce County passes amended development charges bylaw

Pauline Kerr November 16, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A made-in-Huron-Kinloss compromise has allowed Bruce County council to pass its development charges (DC) bylaw.

Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation seeks $1.5M support from Bruce County for MRI addition to capital redevelopment project

Pauline Kerr November 15, 2023News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation is asking the County of Bruce to consider contributing $1.5 million to the campaign that’s currently underway to raise funds for the hospital’s redevelopment.

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Select Your Region

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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