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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 Towne Players’ production of Hilda’s Yard delightful and hilarious

Pauline Kerr April 25, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Forget the unwritten rule, that amateur theatre is a bit … well, lacking in polish.

Trails master plan update presented to council

Pauline Kerr April 25, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The public has had its say about the Bruce County trails master plan. Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services, presented the results at the April 18 meeting of council.

CWL celebrates 100th anniversary

Pauline Kerr April 25, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A century ago, the women of Sacred Heart Parish in Walkerton were holding meetings and planning fundraising card parties, and doing work to improve their church, community and country.

Ottawa housing aid targets millennials, Gen Z

Pauline Kerr April 25, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

It seems Ottawa has been listening. A major focus of last week’s federal budget was housing, with billions of dollars directed to improving the chances of home ownership for millennials and Gen Z, who now make up a majority of the workforce.

Municipality to contact health unit regarding smoking issue

Pauline Kerr April 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council decided at its April 9 meeting to send an official letter to Grey-Bruce Public Health asking that no-smoking enforcement take place in the vicinity of Walkerton District Community School.

Time to end the silence

Pauline Kerr April 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Terrorism has many faces in this world of ours – wild-eyed bombers, machete-wielding fiends, idealogues who think wearing scraps of military gear and carrying a gun adds relevance to their cause.

County’s updated homelessness plan put on pause at province’s request

Pauline Kerr April 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

There was a certain amount of frustration expressed at the April 4 meeting of Bruce County council, regarding an information item on the county’s housing and homelessness plan.

South Bruce looks at future housing needs in municipality

Pauline Kerr April 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Dave Rushton, project manager with the South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team, presented council with the housing growth strategy RFP results during the April 9 meeting.

Brockton prepares for joint council meeting to discuss Saugeen Municipal Airport

Pauline Kerr April 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

As the April 17 date for the joint council meeting to discuss the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) drew closer, Brockton council had the opportunity to discuss Mayor Chris Peabody’s prepared statement.

Need for space being addressed at museum

Pauline Kerr April 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It’s no secret that the Bruce County Archives needs space. It’s what was behind the acquisition of the old Anglican manse, a measure that collapsed in a highly divisive court case that the county lost, said Warden Chris Peabody.

South Bruce residents reminded to follow rules on burning

Pauline Kerr April 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Fire Chief Guy Gallant issued a reminder to the public to “burn only what you’re supposed to burn,” in a  report to council here April 9.

County schedules public meeting on Durham Street bridge for May 1

Pauline Kerr April 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s director of transportation and environmental services, Adam Stanley, presented an update on the Durham Street bridge project to Brockton council on April 9.

Social media bullying – is the medium the message?

Pauline Kerr April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

To hear the accusations being made, one would think the problem were some brain-eating space mutant that attacks ruthlessly and lurks in our children’s cell phones. Science fiction references aside, there are growing fears that the social media platforms on which our kids spend untold hours are dama

County’s updated homelessness plan on pause at province’s request

Pauline Kerr April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

There was a certain amount of frustration expressed at the April 4 meeting of Bruce County council, regarding an information item on the county’s housing and homelessness plan.

Work to begin in May on Durham Street bridge project

Pauline Kerr April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council has approved the transfer of funds to pay for immediate repairs to the Durham Street bridge.

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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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