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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.

County seeks public input on budget

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

Bruce County has begun building the 2025 municipal budget and is eager to hear input from the public.

West Grey declares state of emergency over hospital service cuts

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

Mayor Kevin Eccles, in consultation with the West Grey emergency control group, has declared a state of emergency in the municipality effective May 28.

Rising food bank use is unsustainable

Pauline Kerr June 6, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The word coming from Food Banks Canada is “unsustainable,” according to recent news about the report card on the number of Canadians using food banks.

You need a life jacket to operate a paddleboard? Police say yes

Pauline Kerr June 6, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Officers aboard the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit vessel patrolling Miller Lake in Northern Bruce Peninsula observed a paddleboarder without required safety equipment.

Council discusses becoming ‘unwilling host’ to energy storage or production projects

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The May 21 meeting agenda included a report on the Alectra battery storage proposal. Mayor Chris Peabody reiterated his frustration with the way the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) conducted the selection process for battery storage facilities in this region.

Audience ‘sold’ on Sing! this Spring! performance

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

When the audience is surprised that intermission has arrived after what seemed to be mere minutes, you know the show is beyond good.

Saugeen Children’s Safety Village: a lot has changed since it first opened on Durham Street in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Al Leach, also known as the “mayor of the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village,” made a presentation to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors at the May 16 meeting.

This country’s ‘herd immunity’ to measles at risk

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

When a child dies of measles, it is a tragedy. When it happens in a country with readily available, free, effective vaccine, it is even more tragic.

Cindy Matthews discusses second book, The Roach Family and Other Stories

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Roach Family and Other Stories is award-winning author Cindy Matthews’ second book.

Peabody to seek seat on AMO board county caucus

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference scheduled for Ottawa Aug. 18-21 – AMO’s 125th anniversary – council is arranging delegations (meetings with provincial officials).

Security cameras proposed for Centennial Park and Bruce Power Soccer Park

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Council voted in favour of an amended motion regarding the proposed installation of…

Connie Borth retires from the Brockton Child Care Centre

Pauline Kerr May 23, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Connie Borth always thought of retirement as something to look forward to, at some time in the distant future. Now that retirement is only days away, she’s making the most of every moment she spends with the child care kids she adores, doing the job she loves at the Brockton Child Care Centre.

Hospital petition draws 3,700 names

Pauline Kerr May 23, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

West Grey Mayor Keven Eccles says the battle to save the Durham hospital is on.

Poppy Rock ceremony honours Formosa veterans

Pauline Kerr May 23, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The first Poppy Rock ceremony of 2024 was held at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Formosa on Wednesday, May 15, at 10 a.m.

How effective will licence suspensions for auto thieves be?

Pauline Kerr May 23, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

At first glance, the Ontario government’s move to suspend the drivers’ licences of convicted car thieves seems like a “get tough on crime” move that is badly needed.

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band, Hitched, celebrate Paddyfest with intimate show at The Back 9

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

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Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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Huron County Council gives no direction regarding contested roundabout

Huron County Council received a report regarding the contested intersection of County Road 83 and Airport Line, which was originally slated to be re-engineered as a roundabout, but council voted to remove the project from the 2026 budget.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

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From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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Huron County Council gives no direction regarding contested roundabout

By Denny Scott

Huron County Council received a report regarding the contested intersection of County Road 83 and Airport Line, which was originally slated to be re-engineered as a roundabout, but council voted to remove the project from the 2026 budget.

Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

By Cory Bilyea

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

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