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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.

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.

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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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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