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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.

We need both supervised consumption sites and addiction treatment hubs

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The provincial government’s plan to move supervised drug consumption sites from school zones looks good at first glance. 

Brockton resident victim of Human trafficking

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP officer, Const. Melissa Barfoot, said there’s a common misconception about human trafficking being a city problem. It’s not. It’s in rural areas, too.

Elmwood celebrates 170 years of community spirit with homecoming

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - What a way to finish the summer!

County can ‘finally get to work’ on next steps for new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said he’s looking forward to the end of some “slow” county council meetings. 

Family Safety Day offers a fun lesson on road safety

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – The Aug. 24 at Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village offered children and their…

County’s economic development manager accepts BIA award

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) began the most recent meeting of Bruce County…

Public has final opportunity to comment on Durham Street bridge project

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council’s endorsement on Aug. 1 of the report on the Class…

Walkerton’s pool going to the dogs

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – “Everyone into the pool!” usually doesn’t include our four-footed friends. That…

Peabody discusses busy, productive AMO conference

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Bruce County Warden and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody took the opportunity prior to the…

Door left open for backyard chickens in Brockton’s urban areas

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – The door has been left open, figuratively speaking, to the idea of allowing backyard…

Durham community wants return of 24/7 ER

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

DURHAM – The first of two public engagement meetings by South Bruce Grey Health Centre took place…

Local cycling enthusiasts ‘make the journey count’ in first-ever Pedal for Saugeen Hospice event

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The first-ever Pedal for Saugeen Hospice event on Aug. 25 was a success on many…

More flooding, more closed roads, more insurance claims

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The weather gurus have confirmed that Toronto has been hit with not one but two serious storms this summer – two once-in-a-hundred-year storms within weeks of each other – flooded basements, water rescues on urban streets, roads closed and … insurance claims.

Western wardens seek funding equality for small, rural municipalities

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council heard a presentation on Aug. 15 by Kate Burns Gallagher,…

Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show a success

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL – The third annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 24, at…

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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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Intimate Partner Violence response an employers’ responsibility, new consultation service helps workplaces prepare

“Meeting this obligation calls for a clear workplace policy and program, proactive risk assessments, and staff training,” and many workplaces lack this expertise.

Kin Trail Bridge replaced under reconstruction

LISTOWEL – Construction workers were visible last week working on the Kin Trail Bridge, on the North Perth Trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, in Listowel.

See all Listowel area articles.

Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation

GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Teeswater students honour veterans through No Stone Left Alone ceremony

TEESWATER – Sacred Heart School students joined Legion members, families and volunteers at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery on Sept. 30 to honour veterans and ensure their stories are not forgotten.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation

GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Brockton honours the day of Truth and Reconciliation

Elder Shirley John and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody led the Walk for Wenjack on Sept. 30.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Beard honoured with naming of new pavilion at Wawanosh Valley

Local dignitaries, Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members, volunteers, donors and guests were welcomed to the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area last month to mark the opening of a new pavilion there named after long-time MC staff member and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Phil Beard.

Grenade in donated goods leads to evacuation of downtown Wingham

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that a box containing an “item... of concern” resulted in a significant police presence and evacuation of the Wingham downtown core last week.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.”

Columnists

Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation

By Emily Bowen

GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Teeswater students honour veterans through No Stone Left Alone ceremony

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER – Sacred Heart School students joined Legion members, families and volunteers at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery on Sept. 30 to honour veterans and ensure their stories are not forgotten.

Brockton honours the day of Truth and Reconciliation

By Emily Bowen

Elder Shirley John and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody led the Walk for Wenjack on Sept. 30.

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