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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.

Brockton council hears presentation, report on Development Charges background study

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

BROCKTON – Lisa Courtney, senior planner with B. M. Ross, presented the Development Charges…

Emergency shelter situation in Bruce County ‘unsustainable’

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) noted that council has discussed the numbers for nights of emergency shelter provided on behalf of the county from time to time, but said this is the first time staff has described it in a report as having “reached unsustainable levels.”

Pigstock a great success with 88 teams registered

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran…

Legend Landscape makes the move to East Ridge, Walkerton

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Jeff Roberts and his business, Legend Landscape, are among a number of local…

Kids heading back to school have everything but road safety on their minds

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The countdown is on! What seemed like an endless summer ahead only yesterday, has dwindled to mere days before school resumes.

Play Music on the Porch event comes to Brockton Aug. 31

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Play Music on the Porch Day is Aug. 31, and Brockton’s Greg McLean is inviting everyone to join him, co-organizer Pat McNinch, and others at Market Garden Park – or their own porch – to celebrate.

Pigstock a great success with 88 teams registered

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran Aug. 15-18, and despite some weather-related challenges, was a tremendous success.

Doug Kennedy leaves legacy of integrity and kindness

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The sports community across the province has lost a dedicated and hard-working friend. But Doug Kennedy was so much more than that. 

Brockton to fill council vacancy

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It’s official. The council position left vacant when Coun. Kym Hutcheon accepted the position of deputy mayor, will be filled through an application process.

Good news for area coming from AMO conference: Peabody

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Warden and Brockton Mayor, Chris Peabody has been attending the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.

Elora Meats presents donations to two local groups

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

‘Share the Road’ signage aimed at enhancing safety for local residents, agricultural users and visitors

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

If Chris Cossitt, president of the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture, could say one thing to people using local roads, it would be, “Patience!”

Helping the people who need help the most

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, made a presentation to the Grey-Bruce board of health at the July 26 meeting on the Supportive Outreach Services program – SOS.

Brockton, Bruce County to speak at AMO

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Representatives from Brockton and the rest of Bruce County will have a busy few days when the Association of Municipalities of Ontario meets in Ottawa Aug. 18-21 for the annual conference.

County council receives Official Plan review update

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s Official Plan is very much a “work in progress,” and has been since work on it began in 2018. Now, however, the stress is on the word “progress.”

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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.

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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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