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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.

Folmer Landscaping and Garden Centre hosted Springtime in the Gardens event

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Folmer Landscaping and Garden Centre hosted the Springtime in the Gardens event on…

Building report shows numbers down for first of 2024 in South Bruce

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chief building official Phil VanHardeveld gave the building report for March, April and May of 2024 during the June 11 meeting of South Bruce council.

Downtown revitalization success ‘a good problem to have’: deputy mayor

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Wingham Advance Times

The May 14 meeting of South Bruce council included a report from Rhonda Niesen, economic development officer on a couple of initiatives that have the potential to attract a lot more shoppers to South Bruce – and keep them coming back.

EA process for Durham St. bridge project wraps up

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

At the June 4 meeting, council had what may well be the final opportunity to submit comments that will be part of the environmental assessment process for the Durham St. bridge project. June 7 was the final date to submit input.

Thompson named rural affairs minister in cabinet shuffle

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MPP Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) became Ontario’s new minister of rural affairs when her former agriculture, food and rural affairs position was split into two during last week’s Ontario cabinet shuffle.

Local resolution endorsed for annual meeting of Local Public Health Agencies

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A local resolution has been proposed and endorsed by the board for consideration at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) on June 6.

OASIS: Lack of hauled sewage disposal sites a real challenge in Ontario

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Rob MacLellan, representing the Ontario Association of Sewage Industry Services (OASIS) had a clear message for Bruce County council at their June 6 electronic meeting: the lack of hauled sewage disposal sites in Ontario is a real challenge that must be met.

Peabody seeks seat on AMO county caucus

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Wingham Advance Times

Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) has asked for Bruce County council’s support in seeking a seat on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ county caucus. It would be for a two-year term.

Lisa Thompson named minister of rural affairs

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Wingham Advance Times

MPP Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) became Ontario’s new minister of rural affairs when her former agriculture, food and rural affairs position was split into two during last week’s Ontario cabinet shuffle.

Brockton council votes to support OPP MCERT application

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody opened the June 4 meeting of Brockton council with the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment statement, and a report that he’s finished his reconciliation tours and meetings at Nawash and Saugeen.

Peabody: Medical isotopes ‘a booming, expanding field’

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, in his role as warden of Bruce County, attended back-to-back events in Toronto on the weekend focusing on medical isotopes. 

Bravo to the Class of ’24 – pivoting experts extraordinaire

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Class of ’24 has been through a lot, be it at the elementary school level, secondary school,…

812 Buck’s Crossing Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron holds 52nd annual ceremonial review

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Wingham Advance Times

Municipal Airport was the scene of the 52nd annual ceremonial review of 812 Air Cadet Squadron.

812 Buck’s Crossing Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron holds 52nd annual ceremonial review

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Saugeen Municipal Airport was the scene of the 52nd annual ceremonial review of 812 Air Cadet Squadron.

Staff pressures continue at local hospitals

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors heard during various reports at the June 5 meeting that staffing pressures continue at all SBGHC sites.

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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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