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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 council receives Official Plan review update

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s Official Plan is very much a “work in progress,” and has been since work on it began in 2018. Now, however, the stress is on the word “progress.”

Some drivers are using Concession 2 to avoid Durham Street bridge construction area

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

One of the benefits of the county’s decision to repair the Durham Street bridge, rather than replace it, was eliminating the need for a detour.

Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s host beautiful sunflower field

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The field is a popular fundraiser for the Optimists.

Peabody headed for AMO conference

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, has a week ahead of him that’s filled with meetings.

Bravo to French leaders for ‘taking the plunge’

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Columns, Opinion

A lot of focus with the Summer Olympics has been on the Seine River. The river has played a key…

Memorial tree planted for first mayor of amalgamated Municipality of Brockton

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Close friends and family gathered at the park in Cargill last week to plant an oak tree in memory of David Thomson (1931-2024), father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, a man who spent a lifetime serving his community.

Cargill celebrates Homecoming 2024 ‘All roads lead home to Cargill

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This community knows how to throw a great homecoming celebration!

County approves Durham Street bridge plan

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024News

The emergency repairs to the Durham St. bridge that took precedence over completion of the environmental assessment (EA) are well underway.

Let integrity take centre stage

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

What the heck was the drone soccer spy thinking? Drones are not exactly new technology, and they do…

GBPH notified of two fatal, two non-fatal drug poisonings

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an opioid alert to community partners after receiving notification of two fatal and two non-fatal suspected drug poisonings in the region.

Board of health endorses motion calling for increase in OW and ODSP support

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey Bruce Public Health board of directors started their July meeting with discussion on a piece of correspondence about advocating for a better income for vulnerable citizens, with the recommendations to endorse.

Mayor to meet with Bruce Power officals

Pauline Kerr August 8, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, warden of Bruce County and mayor of Brockton, has had a busy weekend of celebrations – Cargill Homecoming 2024, and the Holmdale Rodeo.

Bruce County OP enters final phase; Warden says ‘it’s been a long time coming’

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

Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) is pleased to see the timeline for the county’s new Official Plan on the Aug. 1 meeting agenda.

Elora Road Meats hosts charity BBQ

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

Elora Road Meats in Mildmay celebrated 50 years in business on July 20 with a barbecue and raffle to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice and the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.

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.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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