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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.

Lang to continue as deputy mayor

Pauline Kerr April 4, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

James Lang has announced his intention to continue to serve the municipality as Brockton’s deputy mayor.

Referendum question goes before council

Pauline Kerr April 4, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce council held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 2. The single item on the open session agenda was the clerk’s report on the byelection question for the ballot on NWMO’s site selection.

Professor seeks SVCA endorsement of application to declare Greenock ‘Wetland of Distinction’

Pauline Kerr March 28, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Prof. Susan Glasauer of the University of Guelph and Society of Wetland Scientists made a presentation to Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s board of directors on March 21, seeking endorsement of an application to declare the Greenock Swamp a “Wetland of Distinction.”

Owen Sound to Wiarton transit route funded until the end of the year

Pauline Kerr March 28, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County has agreed to help fund the Grey Transit Route service between Owen Sound and Wiarton until the end of the year, but has stated that without financial support from the province, the route is not sustainable.

Peabody: Notice of motion to come before council on issue of smoking near WDCS

Pauline Kerr March 28, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said prior to the March 26 meeting of Brockton council, that Coun. Greg McLean would be making a notice of motion regarding the issue of smoking in the vicinity of Walkerton District Community School.

Fool me once, shame on you…

Pauline Kerr March 28, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

It is becoming increasingly difficult to figure out what is real and what is fake.

SVCA board looks at new provincial regulations coming into effect April 1

Pauline Kerr March 28, 2024Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Erik Downing, Saugeen Conservation’s manager of environmental planning and regulations, gave an overview of recent changes made by the province to the Conservation Authorities Act.

Early Easter at the Walkerton Legion

Pauline Kerr March 28, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Optimist Club’s focus is children having fun, and the little ones certainly did on Saturday, March 23 at the Easter bazaar held at the Walkerton Legion.

County council gives go-ahead to development at Chesley Lake

Pauline Kerr March 21, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council has finally approved the official plan amendment application by Barry’s Construction and Insulation Ltd. for a property at Chesley Lake in South Bruce Peninsula.

Obey Newton – it’s the law!

Pauline Kerr March 21, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Whoever would have thought learning about gravity, and Sir Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion, would be so much fun?

South Bruce council endorses new logos for Formosa, Mildmay and Teeswater

Pauline Kerr March 21, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce will soon have an updated image, thanks to the rebranding process that’s underway.

Saugeen Municipal Airport: Airport helping to drive economic development

Dave Hocking March 21, 2024Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sometimes the importance of economic development opportunities at the airport are overlooked, misunderstood and understated. This article will focus on recent successes and potential economic development possibilities at the Saugeen Municipal Airport.

Bruce County ‘all in’ on nuclear

Pauline Kerr March 21, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council heard two very different presentations during its March 7 meeting.

Protecting Ontario’s thriving economy means looking beyond the boardroom

Pauline Kerr March 21, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

There is an advertisement making the rounds, lauding this province for its thriving, forward-moving economy.

Bruce County council to discuss public transit, insurance and minnows

Pauline Kerr March 21, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, identified several items in Thursday’s Bruce County council agenda that have the potential to be quite important to the entire area.

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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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Property, violent, drug crime down in April

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

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Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour

Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

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WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

Property, violent, drug crime down in April

By Rachel Hammermueller

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

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