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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.

Bruce County asked to help sponsor 2023 Ontario Tankard/Scotties in Saugeen Shores

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Doug Flowers, event chair for the 2023 Ontario Tankard/Scotties curling championship in Saugeen Shores, made a presentation to Bruce County council requesting sponsorship for this year’s event.

Children’s safety village teaches key lesson – children’s safety: priceless!

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Al Leach, vice-president of Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village, began his presentation at the Aug. 4 meeting of Bruce County council, with a question: “If you could make a difference in the life of a child – would you?”

Pigstock returns this weekend

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

After three long years of battling COVID, Pigstock is back this weekend, Aug. 12-14, celebrating its 40th anniversary in a huge way.

Peabody concerned about rising construction costs, drop in building applications

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s disappointed with the tender results for construction of Market Garden Park.

Splash!

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Oliver Huber and Lilli Popiez cool off at the Centennial Park splash pad – a popular destination for the younger set, as well as a few parents, during the recent heat wave.

Bruce County responds to changes to cost of education in awarding bursaries

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The County of Bruce provides $5,400 annually in awards and bursaries to local students. The scholarships and awards bylaw update was presented to the county’s corporate services committee Aug. 4.

Bruce County council hears update on paramedicine program

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

There aren’t many bright and innovative lights in today’s local health-care system. One that’s making a real difference is the Community Paramedicine Program.

Bruce County approves three more years for Municipal Innovation Council

Pauline Kerr August 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council’s executive committee has approved extending the memorandum of understanding with the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) until Dec. 31, 2025 – a three-year extension.

Bruce County approves Official Plan amendment, change to draft plan of subdivision

Pauline Kerr August 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county’s planning committee has approved an Official Plan (OP) amendment for Teeswater Concrete.

Paisley Mill under new ownership

Pauline Kerr August 3, 2022Business, Walkerton Herald-Times

“We fell in love with it,” said Emma and Graham Cubitt, the new owners of the Paisley Mill.

Thousands come home to Formosa

Pauline Kerr August 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Thousands took up the offer to come home to the “beautiful valley” for a wonderful holiday weekend of renewing old friendships, getting together with family, reminiscing, sharing memories and making plenty of new ones.

Peabody: Housing continues to be a key issue for Brockton

Pauline Kerr August 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody drew attention to one item on the agenda for the Aug. 4 meeting of Bruce County council – a delegation on the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village.

Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative: 20 years and still growing

Pauline Kerr July 27, 2022Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

What started in the summer of 2002 as a group of 13 goat milk producers is now almost 100 strong, a major player in agriculture, and growing.

Jon Radojkovic demonstrates barn building techniques

Pauline Kerr July 27, 2022Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Author, journalist and barn expert Jon Radojkovic was on hand at the Mill Pond Gallery and Bruce County Bookstore on July 16 to demonstrate barn building techniques and show some of his collection of tools used in constructing these remarkable buildings.

Peabody: Agricultural community outraged over federal fertilizer emission plan

Pauline Kerr July 27, 2022Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said he plans to bring forward a motion at Bruce County council in response to the federal government’s plan to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030.

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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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