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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.

Lisa Thompson presents cheque for almost $800,000 to South Bruce for sanitary sewer project in Mildmay

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz said it all when he commented, “This is a good news story – 600 new homes, that’s pretty big in this area.”

Chepstow Lions annual Walk for Dog Guides a success

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Chepstow Lions held the annual Walk for Dog Guides on Sept. 22.

Honouring those who fought in the Battle of Britain

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hanover Air Cadet Squadron 812 “Buck’s Crossing” held a parade in recognition of the Battle of Britain on Sept. 16 at Victory Baptist Church, Hanover.

Saugeen Conservation board looks at first draft of new annual report – first one since 2019

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA – For the first time in a number of years, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority will be producing an annual report.

Brockton holds public information meeting on development charges

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Tuesday evening’s council meeting was preceded by a public information meeting on development charges (DCs).

Caps welcome fans back with exciting season opener

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The 2024-25 Walkerton Capitals PJHL (Jr. C) team welcomed back their fans with a season opener than kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

Hanover Aerials Gymnastics officially opens

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024Business, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Area youth have a new facility that caters to their needs, and in the words of Hanover Mayor Sue Paterson, will one day produce an Olympic gymnast.

Run 4 Health helps Walkerton Hospital Foundation cross the finish line for new medical equipment

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News

Who won the Run 4 Health event on Sunday, Sept. 22? The entire community!

Time to take a look at what voters care about

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Before we cast our ballots in the next election, be it federal (could happen any time, Oct. 20, 2025 at the latest), provincial (June 4, 2026 at the latest) or municipal (Oct. 26, 2026), we had better figure out what we are voting for – or against.

Key child care recommendations ‘all about staffing’

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton’s Child Care Centre has seen substantial growth since it opened, from 25 children in 1971 to its current 117 child-care spaces and 106 school-age spaces.

Peabody: County faces difficult financial decisions going into 2025 budget deliberations

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Like the rest of his municipal colleagues, Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, is gearing up for budget deliberations.

South Bruce deputy mayor calls for tax freeze in 2025 budget

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Deputy Mayor Mike McDonagh has called for a tax freeze, saying, “We can’t put people out of their homes with our taxes.”

Mary Immaculate Church celebrates 150th anniversary

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Sunday, Sept. 15, Mary Immaculate Church in Chepstow celebrated its 150th anniversary as a parish.

Walkerton’s Terry Fox Run a success

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The sunshine and warm weather brought out the runners and walkers for the annual Terry Fox event in Walkerton.

Brockton Council endorses expanding requirements for Lake Rosalind area discretionary septic inspection

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton council has endorsed a proposed change in drinking water source protection that would see the expansion of requirements for the discretionary septic inspection program around Lake Rosalind.

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

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Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

See all Wingham area articles.

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The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

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.”

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Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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