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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.

Local students hear about military from a serving armed forces member

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

Cpl. Nick Coppis, a member of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, told students at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton what it’s like to serve in today’s military. His presentation was part of the school’s marking of Remembrance Day.

Bruce County council to vote on development charges, Nov. 16

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

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, has, in his words, a “huge week” ahead of him.

Ombudsman determines Brockton meeting should not have been closed

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

The Ontario Ombudsman has completed an investigation into a complaint about a closed meeting.

Hanover, West Grey ‘charting a path for mutual prosperity’

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

West Grey and Hanover announced in a joint press release last week that they are “charting path for growth and mutual prosperity” in southern Grey County.

Residents voice concerns about proposed battery electrical storage system facility in Cargill

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

A public meeting was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Nov. 9 to give members of the community the opportunity to hear information about a proposed battery electrical storage system (BESS) facility in the area. It’s one of several such sites being looked at for BESS facilities.

IN PHOTOS: Local communities remember those who fought for our freedom

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

Gratifyingly large crowds turned out for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Walkerton and Mildmay on Nov. 11, despite the fact it was Saturday, and the weather wasn’t the best. People of all ages, from babies to seniors, including a substantial number of students, gathered at the communities’ cenotaphs t

Brockton council defers voting on battery storage project

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

Brockton council decided during the Nov. 14 meeting to defer the vote on whether to endorse Alectra’s proposed battery electrical storage system project.

Cheques presented to local curling club for new chiller and pump

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club is gearing up for a busy season, with school curling and a learn to curl program that’s open to all age groups including youth.

Peabody expresses concern over upcoming OEB hearing

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, is expressing concern over the Nov. 14 hearing before the Ontario Energy Board, regarding the EPCOR Natural Gas Brockton Expansion project.

Walkerton and District Food Bank: Making a list and checking it twice

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton and District Food Bank is “making a list and checking it twice” to make sure everyone’s Christmas is a good one.

Staffing situation at SBGHC sees temporary improvement with provincial funding

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Nancy Shaw, president and CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC), reported to the board that nursing staff shortages continue.

Food Cycler pilot shows ‘encouraging’ results

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council will be hearing more about the Municipal Innovation Council’s (MIC) Food Cycler project, considering the positive results achieved by the pilot program in the county, according to Warden Chris Peabody, Brockton.

County council approves 2024 budget in principle

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council approved the 2024 budget during the Nov. 2 meeting of the corporate services committee. The 2024 budget will see a levy increase of 6.16 per cent.

Paisley opens new bridge with ribbon cutting, ceremonial procession

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The bridge in Paisley is open, and it’s beautiful.

Branch 102 honours veterans at annual dinner

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The hall at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102, Walkerton, was filled for the annual Veterans’ Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 4.

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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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