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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.

Public will have access to water quality, flood data through SVCA website

Pauline Kerr February 29, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors got an advance look at a…

Solving the mystery of the forgotten trunk in the attic

Pauline Kerr February 29, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This is the story of how a long-forgotten trunk in an attic in Walkerton ended up revealing the story of a local man who served in the 32nd Bruce Battalion.

Amanda Martinez thrills Victoria Jubilee Hall audience with ‘magical’ performance

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

The Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) was the perfect venue to showcase the silky voice of singer-songwriter Amanda Martinez.

Free parking happens only in Monopoly

Pauline Kerr February 22, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The “free parking” square on the Monopoly board tends to be a favourite, especially for those whose opponents like to pile houses and hotels on their properties, and rake in horrendously huge rents – almost like real life.

Council wants to shave more off 2024 operating budget

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

South Bruce council directed staff to take another look at reserves to potentially reduce the 2024 tax rate, following discussion during the Feb. 13 council meeting.

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.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

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Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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