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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.

Paisley opens new bridge with ribbon cutting, ceremonial procession

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The bridge in Paisley is open, and it’s beautiful.

Branch 102 honours veterans at annual dinner

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The hall at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102, Walkerton, was filled for the annual Veterans’ Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Someone with too much time on their hands may end up doing time

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Columns

A post-Halloween bomb threat was sent to a number of Ontario schools, most of them in northern parts of the province around Timmins but some in Toronto, Cornwall and Ottawa, and one in Burlington.

Remembrance Day ceremonies in Walkerton, Mildmay

Pauline Kerr November 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 will once again be holding Remembrance Day ceremonies in both Walkerton and Mildmay on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Local Poppy Rocks project honours veterans buried in area cemeteries

Pauline Kerr November 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A group of local citizens, several with connections to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102, Walkerton, or other Legion branches, have been honouring veterans buried in local cemeteries with Poppy Rocks – stones painted with the poppy symbol of remembrance.

Suzie Vinnick thrills Victoria Jubilee Hall audience

Pauline Kerr November 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

Suzie Vinnick, a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her bluesy renditions of everything from folk tunes to rock, gave a spectacular performance at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Sunday afternoon.

IN PHOTOS: Halloween in Walkerton, 2023

Pauline Kerr November 1, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton and District Optimist Club welcomed ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, as well as assorted princesses, superheroes, and adorable little woodland creatures, to the Halloween Maze and Games at the Walkerton Legion on the weekend. The hundreds of children who attended receiv

Inclusion and diversity stressed in GBLIP report

Pauline Kerr November 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

“Immigration is not just a nice thing to think about; it will be essential for rural Ontario,” said County Coun. Kenneth Craig, Kincardine.

County endorses province’s proposed changes to definition of ‘affordable housing unit’

Pauline Kerr November 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council has directed staff to inform the minister of municipal affairs that the county supports changes to the definition of “affordable residential unit” under Bill 134, the Affordable Homes, Good Jobs Act.

Council approves refurbishment of three more windows at Victoria Jubilee Hall

Pauline Kerr November 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton council has approved replacement of three additional windows at Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH).

American consulate official visits Bruce County

Pauline Kerr November 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

At first, Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said he wasn’t too sure when he was contacted by a representative from the American consulate in Toronto.

Jubilee Acres celebrates 25 years of helping to end world hunger

Pauline Kerr November 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Jubilee Acres growing project for Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) celebrated its 25th and final year of helping to end world hunger with a gala fundraising dinner on Oct. 29 at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall.

Battery electrical storage system near Cargill proposed

Pauline Kerr November 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ontario is looking at a system to capture and store the unused electricity produced at night, and release it into the grid when needed.

In the Halloween spirit

Pauline Kerr October 25, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Lawns all over Walkerton are sprouting pumpkins, ghosts and other decorations, but this one has everything!

Beautiful Ambitions & Co. opens in downtown Walkerton

Pauline Kerr October 25, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Beautiful Ambitions & Co., located at 325 Durham St. in downtown Walkerton, is the kind of business you don’t visit just once. You keep coming back whenever you are looking for something unique and special, at a reasonable price, or simply to see what’s new. And there’s always something new.

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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…

See all Wingham area articles.

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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