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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.

Dinner on Durham the event of the season

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

When it comes to fine food, elegance and fun, the Kinette Club of Walkerton’s Dinner on Durham event on July 27 will be remembered as the event of the season.

County Council to get update on new official plan

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county is now in the process of putting the finishing touches on its new Official Plan (OP).

Ag Society Car Show the most successful ever

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The eighth annual Car and Truck Show put on by the Walkerton Agricultural Society was the most successful ever, according to Morgan Inglis.

SVCA to get legal assistance from Grey County

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors has voted in favour of enacting an agreement with Grey County for provision of legal support.

Cargill has new Homecoming Ambassador after 45 years – Payton Hayes

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In a gala pageant on July 28, Cargill’s reigning Homecoming Ambassador since 1979, Pennie Wilhelm, passed on her crown to the 2024 ambassador, Payton Hayes.

Why let the tourists have all the fun?

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

It has come to the attention of a lot of us that the best deals on everything from retail to entertainment are probably found right here at home.

Gallant stepping down as South Bruce fire chief

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

July 23 was the final meeting of South Bruce council for Fire Chief Guy Gallant.

South Bruce Council urges province to ‘consider the whole picture’ with rural health care

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE – South Bruce council has supported two resolutions dealing with health care. The…

Landowners ask South Bruce to consider relinquishing Sideroad 30 road allowance to them

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A South Bruce resident has asked the municipality to transfer ownership of the unmaintained Sideroad 30 road allowance between Concessions 2 and 10, Culross, to the adjacent landowners.

SVCA to implement modest 2025 increase camping fees

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors has approved an increase in camping fees for 2025.

‘God willin’ and the creek don’t rise’

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

A lot of our communities have stormwater and sewer systems that would qualify as antiques, were they cars.

Teeswater Pipe Band visits Walkerton

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Teeswater Highlanders Pipe Band put on a wonderful performance for an appreciative crowd on a chilly July 18 evening, in the Walkerton Legion parking lot.

Brockton council to seek legal opinion on Saugeen Municipal Airport

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On April 17, the councils of Brockton, West Grey and Hanover held a joint meeting at the Elmwood community centre to discuss the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport.

Microsoft outage on July 19 had impact on local health care

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

While the global Microsoft outage didn’t affect health care in this area directly, patients did feel the impact.

Streetfest 2024 features fun in the sun and bargains galore

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Streetfest 2024 on July 19 saw Walkerton’s downtown take on a carnival atmosphere as townsfolk and visitors alike celebrated summer, great shopping, good food and the chance to have fun.

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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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Property, violent, drug crime down in April

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

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Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

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Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour

Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

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WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

Property, violent, drug crime down in April

By Rachel Hammermueller

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

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