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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.

We need both supervised consumption sites and addiction treatment hubs

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The provincial government’s plan to move supervised drug consumption sites from school zones looks good at first glance. 

Brockton resident victim of Human trafficking

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP officer, Const. Melissa Barfoot, said there’s a common misconception about human trafficking being a city problem. It’s not. It’s in rural areas, too.

Elmwood celebrates 170 years of community spirit with homecoming

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - What a way to finish the summer!

County can ‘finally get to work’ on next steps for new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said he’s looking forward to the end of some “slow” county council meetings. 

Family Safety Day offers a fun lesson on road safety

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – The Aug. 24 at Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village offered children and their…

County’s economic development manager accepts BIA award

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) began the most recent meeting of Bruce County…

Public has final opportunity to comment on Durham Street bridge project

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council’s endorsement on Aug. 1 of the report on the Class…

Walkerton’s pool going to the dogs

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – “Everyone into the pool!” usually doesn’t include our four-footed friends. That…

Peabody discusses busy, productive AMO conference

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Bruce County Warden and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody took the opportunity prior to the…

Door left open for backyard chickens in Brockton’s urban areas

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – The door has been left open, figuratively speaking, to the idea of allowing backyard…

Durham community wants return of 24/7 ER

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

DURHAM – The first of two public engagement meetings by South Bruce Grey Health Centre took place…

Local cycling enthusiasts ‘make the journey count’ in first-ever Pedal for Saugeen Hospice event

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The first-ever Pedal for Saugeen Hospice event on Aug. 25 was a success on many…

More flooding, more closed roads, more insurance claims

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The weather gurus have confirmed that Toronto has been hit with not one but two serious storms this summer – two once-in-a-hundred-year storms within weeks of each other – flooded basements, water rescues on urban streets, roads closed and … insurance claims.

Western wardens seek funding equality for small, rural municipalities

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council heard a presentation on Aug. 15 by Kate Burns Gallagher,…

Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show a success

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL – The third annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 24, at…

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

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…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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