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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.

Peabody: Brockton fighting to get land for residential growth

Pauline Kerr April 12, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody says Brockton has a fight on its hands to try to get land to accommodate residential growth.

It all comes down to lack of suitable housing

Pauline Kerr April 12, 2023Columns

There has been another tragedy on the Toronto transit system recently – a young teenager was murdered in what appeared to be a random stabbing by a person who has a history of violence.

Council gets opportunity for ‘deep dive’ into county’s new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A council workshop was held on March 30 to discuss the new Bruce County Official Plan – Plan the Bruce.

Children’s Safety Village hosts community workshop

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Representatives from a number of community organizations participated in a workshop hosted by the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village on March 31.

IN PHOTOS – Maple Weekend 2023 in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The beautiful sugar shack at Meadow Ridge Maple was the centre of festivities at this year’s Maplefest on April 1. The local Optimist Club partnered with Meadow Ridge Maple on the Saturday of the two-day event. Huge crowds took advantage of the nice weather and best of all, the chance to enjoy panca

Opioid emergency continues to be focus of board of health

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The ongoing opioid crisis, which in some communities has been declared an emergency, continues to be the focus of the Grey Bruce Health Unit’s board of health, now that the COVID-19 pandemic is waning.

Flood Waters and You program teaches students the dangers of cold, fast-moving rivers

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Anyone who doubts that spring has arrived needs to look at local rivers and streams. Even where there’s still snow, the water is much higher than usual, and it’s flowing quickly.

Inquiry makes connection between domestic violence and mass shootings

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Columns, Editorials

If nothing else positive comes from the public inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting by Gabriel Wortman, a clear line has now been drawn between domestic violence and mass shootings.

OPP host ‘stuff-a-cruiser’ events in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP held the "Stuff the Cruiser" food drive event on Saturday, April 1 in Walkerton and Kincardine.

Peabody plans to renew focus on affordable housing

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In his capacity as Bruce County Warden, Chris Peabody has been busy bringing greetings from the county at a variety of events including Saturday’s Save Our Hospital rally in Chesley and this week’s NWMO workshop, and presenting, with county CAO Derrick Thomson, an overview of the county organization

Brockton to provide funds to two Truth and Reconciliation events

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A delegation representing Truth and Reconciliation Brockton provided an update on plans for 2023 during the March 28 council meeting.

South Bruce OPP presents year-end report for 2022 to Brockton council

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Insp. Krista Miller, South Bruce OPP detachment commander, presented the 2022 year-end report to Brockton council on March 28.

Crowd packs auditorium at rally to save Chesley hospital

Pauline Kerr April 5, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Save Our Hospital rally in Chesley on Saturday, April 1 packed the auditorium at the community centre.

Bruce County appoints Christine MacDonald deputy CAO

Pauline Kerr March 30, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Christine MacDonald has been named the deputy chief administrative officer of Bruce County, effective March 23.

Bruce County: Long-term care homes should not be financially penalized by things beyond their control

Pauline Kerr March 30, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The long-term care homes committee of management has approved a letter to be sent to the minister of long-term care regarding occupancy. Copies will be forwarded to local MPPs.

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Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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