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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.

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.

GrandPals encourages inter-generational communication, connection

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

There is a misconception that people from different generations don’t even speak the same language.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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