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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.

East Ridge development sees planning report accepted during recent meeting

Pauline Kerr March 16, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council accepted the planning report on a revision to a draft plan of subdivision for Barry’s Construction that will see a medium-density development consisting primarily of townhouses – in all, 120 townhouses and 15 detached units. A bylaw will be coming forward.

SBGHC resumes in-person meetings after three years

Pauline Kerr March 16, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After three years of virtual meetings, the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors held an in-person meeting on March 8, with a few members attending virtually, at the Cargill Community Centre.

Brockton council hears about April 1 rally to support Chesley hospital

Pauline Kerr March 16, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The first questions from council were, “Would a letter of support from us help?” and “Where can we sign the petition?”

Food for thought: time to put ‘stone soup’ on the menu

Pauline Kerr March 16, 2023Columns

It seems that in the rarified air on Parliament Hill, people have noticed a nasty smell: food prices rising a lot faster than inflation.

Capitals down 3-0 in series against Barons

Pauline Kerr March 14, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

If the first three games of the PJHL Pollock Division quarter-finals against the Hanover Barons are any indication, it appears the season could be over for the Walkerton Capitals by the time most readers receive their paper.

Capitals outscore Barons 9-8 in final regular season game

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

After two tough losses, the Walkerton Capitals ended the regular season with a thrilling 9-8 victory over the Hanover Barons in front of a hometown crowd Sunday afternoon.

Grey-Bruce Board of Health discusses opioid emergency

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey-Bruce Board of Health met over an hour later than usual on Friday, March 3, due to an emergency meeting on the opioid emergency attended by some of the board members.

Housing situation in Bruce County is not improving

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county’s human services committee meeting on March 2 included an update on the community housing registry waiting list for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Bruce County’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan about ‘leveraging resources’

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sarah Pelton, co-ordinator, presented an update to Bruce County council on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

Kuhnke appointed chair of region’s drinking water source protection committee

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Carl Kuhnke has just received word of his appointment by David Piccini, minister of the environment, conservation and parks, as chair of the Saugeen, Grey Sauble and Northern Bruce Peninsula Drinking Water Source Protection Committee.

Brockton council looks at arena options

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A busy agenda at the March 7 council meeting included the final draft of the Recreation Master Services and Facilities plan.

Bruce County warden hopeful trip to France will pay off for region

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

County Warden Chris Peabody is headed to Cannes, France, where he’ll be participating in the MIPIM conference March 14-17.

Brockton Citizen of the Year Gala has a surprise ending, March 4

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Citizen of the Year gala put on by the Walkerton Kinsmen had more than a few surprises for those in attendance, but one of the evening’s events took even the Kinmen by surprise.

WDCS boys’ basketball teams come within a game of CWOSSA championship

Pauline Kerr March 1, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton District Community School’s junior and senior boys’ ‘A’ basketball teams each came within a game of winning the CWOSSA (Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association) championship on Feb. 24.

Capitals claim exciting 5-4 win in overtime

Pauline Kerr March 1, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Capitals had a mixed weekend in PJHL action – an 8-5 loss to Wingham on Friday night, and a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over Goderich on Sunday afternoon.

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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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