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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 to erect signs designating Bruce Road 19 Highway for Peace

Pauline Kerr October 10, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council passed three motions at the Oct. 3 meeting involving finances.

Steven Travale joins Brockton Council

Pauline Kerr October 10, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Following a special meeting of council on Oct. 1, Brockton now has a full complement of council members, with the selection of Steven Travale to fill the vacant council position.

Rotary Club of Walkerton celebrates 85 years … and counting

Pauline Kerr October 10, 2024News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The Rotary Club of Walkerton celebrated 85 years of fellowship and – above all - community service on Oct. 4.

County has role in providing information to keep private wells safe

Pauline Kerr October 10, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council heard a presentation during the Oct. 3 meeting on Highly Vulnerable Bedrock Aquifers and Private Water Wells by Hugh Simpson, University of Guelph.

Over 900 respond to survey from South Bruce Grey Health Centre

Pauline Kerr October 10, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In her report to the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors on Oct. 2, in Chesley, CEO Nancy Shaw outlined next steps resulting from the two community engagement sessions.

Travale joins Brockton council

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Following a special meeting of council on Oct. 1, Brockton now has a full complement of council members, with the selection of Steven Travale to fill the vacant council position.

Food banks are Ontario’s ‘canary in a coal mine’

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024Columns, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Feed Ontario (Ontario Association of Food Banks) issued a press release earlier this month to announce a grim milestone – over a million people visited a food bank in the province last year.

The fun’s about to begin: Little Royal Fair runs Oct. 17-20

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

There’s something in the air … pumpkins are sprouting up on lawns all through town, and there’s a scent of cotton candy in the air. The countdown has begun for this year’s Little Royal Fair, Oct. 17-20.

Peabody presents a certificate in recognition of Peavey Mart’s 20th anniversary

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody presents a certificate in recognition of Peavey Mart’s…

Doors Open Brockton draws visitors and community members alike

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Doors Open Brockton on Sept. 28 gave people an insider’s view of 12 local “sites of significance.”

Bylaw change reduces speed limit in East Ridge business park to 40 km/h

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The speed limit in East Ridge business park is now 40 km/h, changed from 50 km/h.

Brown’s closing medical supplies department

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brown’s Guardian Pharmacy in Walkerton is closing its medical supplies department, although the pharmacy itself will continue serving the community of Walkerton and area the same as it always has, said owner Ryan Fullerton.

Peabody pleased to see the number of candidates for council position

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, expressed confidence while preparing for Tuesday evening’s special council meeting to choose a new councillor.

Saugeen Hospice marks annual general meeting 2024 with call to action

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Hospice Inc. celebrated its annual general meeting on Sept. 18 at the Best Western Plus, with not only an update on progress, but with a serious call to action for the group’s growing army of volunteers and supporters.

Brockton to advance its own planning application to expand Walkerton boundary

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton isn’t waiting for Bruce County to complete its new Official Plan (OP), which would include recommendations on boundary expansions.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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