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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.

Saugeen Conservation: Public will have access to water quality and flood data through SVCA website

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

FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors got an advance look at a new tool that will soon be made available to the public on the SVCA website.

Concession 10 in South Bruce part of Durham Street bridge truck detour south route

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

Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services for Bruce County, and Chris Clark, lead consultant with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., attended the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council to provide an update on the alternate truck routes now in use until repairs can be done to

Walkerton Firefighters defeated South Bruce OPP in Battle of the Badges

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

The Walkerton Firefighters defeated the South Bruce OPP 4-1 in the Battle of the Badges Family Day matchup on Feb. 19.

South Bruce has no plans to install EV charging stations

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

South Bruce has decided to put any plans for electric vehicle charging stations on hold for the time being.

Family affair at Brockton Family Day events

Pauline Kerr February 22, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With horse-drawn sleigh rides, the opportunity to climb into various emergency vehicles, the chance to visit with St. John Ambulance therapy dogs, go skating, watch the Walkerton Firefighters defeat South Bruce OPP 4-1 in the Battle of the Badges, and top it off with a game between the Walkerton Cap

County diverts heavy truck traffic from Durham Street bridge in Walkerton

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

Please take notice that Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department is implementing two alternate truck routes (ATR) effective Friday, Feb. 16 related to the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton. 

Use of county’s homelessness sheltering up 500 per cent over last five years

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

The number speaks volumes – a 500 per cent increase in use of Bruce County’s homelessness sheltering services over the past five years.

Peter and Jo-Anne Carter launch raffle to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society

Pauline Kerr February 22, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

When Peter Carter stepped back from his annual fundraising walk for the Alzheimer Society, people told him he’d miss it.

South Bruce council approves rezoning, OP amendment for 176-unit residential development

Pauline Kerr February 22, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A Mildmay development of 176 condominium units in a range of formats, from single-detached to apartments, is a step closer, following the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council.

Brockton mourns the loss of longtime mayor David Thomson

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

Mayor Chris Peabody served his first term of office in 2000, with longtime mayor David Thomson at the helm.

South Bruce Grey Health Centre: Nursing shortage continues to cause temporary ER closures

Pauline Kerr February 15, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw reported at the Feb. 7 board meeting that staffing pressures continue, as they do right across the province.

Brockton schedules third budget meeting

Pauline Kerr February 15, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

When all was said and done, council decided not enough was said or done regarding the 2024 budget.

Brockton Fire Department presents year-end report for Walkerton response calls

Pauline Kerr February 15, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Feb. 6 meeting of Brockton council included the 2023 annual report of the Brockton Fire Dept. for Walkerton, presented by Chief Chris Wells.

Durham Street bridge: County commended for plan that would keep Walkerton downtown open

Pauline Kerr February 15, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Adam Stanley, Bruce County’s director of transportation and environmental services, and Chris Clark, engineer with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., outlined for Brockton council the most recent information on the possibility of rehabilitating the Durham Street bridge.

South Bruce Grey Health Centre: ER stats prove need for redevelopment

Pauline Kerr February 15, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A single chart said it all – emergency room statistics showed the increase in use that had been predicted, proving the need for redevelopment of South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Kincardine hospital, according to Bill Heikkila, during his report on KROC (Kincardine Redevelopment Oversight Committee).

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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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