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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.

Ice fishing huts: a port in a storm, not a definitive answer

Pauline Kerr December 13, 2023Columns

There is something new on the housing front. Coming to a park near you – ice fishing huts.

OHC report shows service closures at rural hospitals ‘unprecedented and getting worse’

Pauline Kerr December 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) has released a new report that shows the frequency and severity of hospital closures in this province is “unprecedented, and it’s getting worse.”

Peabody acclaimed warden of Bruce County for second term

Pauline Kerr December 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, has been acclaimed for a second term as Bruce County warden.

Santa visits Cargill for popular breakfast event

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sunday, Dec. 3, in Cargill was the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a tasty brunch while little ones told Santa what they want to find under the tree this Christmas.

Peabody: Hosting agreement for battery project ‘a good template’ moving forward

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that he views council’s recent decision to endorse the Alectra/Convergent application for a battery electrical storage system facility as involving “a good template for other energy projects.”

Walkerton Optimist Club hosts Breakfast with Santa

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Legion looked like the North Pole on Saturday morning, Dec. 2, when children were treated to breakfast with the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus.

Visiting a winter wonderland: Formosa Country Christmas

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

FORMOSA – A dusting of snow added to the charm of this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The largest Christmas light show in the area, with over five kilometres of exhibits and displays, had something for everyone. And good weather brought the crowds, eager to take in the enchantment

Brockton council to purchase new vehicle for fire department

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council voted in favour of a fire department purchase that will involve incurring $97,000 debt, prior to 2024 budget deliberations.

Second Hand Rose Shop makes large donation to Bruce County Social Services

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With Christmas just around the corner, Bruce County Social Services received a huge helping hand from the Second Hand Rose Shop in Walkerton. With community partners Huron Tractor and many others, the shop uses profits to buy gifts for children. Social services provides them with basic informatio

SVCA board thanks Nancy Griffin for 34 years of education programming

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) wrapped up its education program for the final time, bidding farewell to Nancy Griffin, program co-ordinator, who has inspired a fascination with the environment in generations of participants, including some of the current SVCA staff.

Attention, Grinch! Hands off our Christmas!

Pauline Kerr December 6, 2023Columns

He lurks in the shadows, hiding his smirking green face behind lamp posts and hedges, parked cars and garbage cans, his mean, beady eyes fixed on the delivery truck.

Brockton council gives go-ahead for battery electricity storage project

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton council voted on Nov. 28 to endorse the proposed battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill – but with provisions for further public engagement by Alectra/Convergent.

Sing! Show Chorus thrills audience with Christmas show

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

If last year’s Sing! Show Chorus Christmas concert was spectacular – and it was – then this year’s, with more chorus members and another year of experience, was glorious, an extravaganza of sounds of the season.

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Mildmay Hanging of the Green

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A market showcasing local merchants, visits with Santa, entertainment, food, fires to warm cold hands, and a fabulous Santa Claus parade – Mildmay’s Hanging of the Green celebrated the season in style on Friday, Nov. 24. This year’s parade included plenty of sparkling lights, family floats and the h

Local students learn to curl

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club is introducing the next generation to “the roaring game” of curling. This group of students is from Mary Immaculate School in Chepstow.

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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.

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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.

Columnists

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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