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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.

‘Better Together’ theme set the tone for Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming

Pauline Kerr August 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

From the moment Homecoming co-chairs Ryan Kreager, Bill Lorentz and Curtis Schmalz cut the ribbon held by dignitaries South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, the crowd celebrated everything Mildmay-Carrick – together.

Grey Bruce Public Health to hold vaccine clinics for senior kindergarten to Grade 5 students

Pauline Kerr August 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Parents may be missing some key pieces of information about updating their children’s vaccinations, according to one member of Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) board of directors.

Milt McIver presented with Platinum Jubilee award

Pauline Kerr August 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Milt McIver, mayor of Northern Bruce Peninsula, received special recognition at the Aug. 3 meeting of Bruce County council for his 41 years of municipal service.

Splash pad closed until further notice

Pauline Kerr August 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In an interview Tuesday morning, Aug. 8, Mayor Chris Peabody expressed sadness at the vandalism in Centennial Park.

Wilcox outlines priorities for South Bruce OPP

Pauline Kerr August 9, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Insp. Keegan Wilcox is the new South Bruce OPP detachment commander, effective July 3.

Main street at lunchtime is not a speedway

Pauline Kerr August 9, 2023Columns

Most of us have had the experience of travelling along a road a wee bit over the posted limit, and having someone blaze past as if we were standing still.

Bruce County to hold public meeting on development charges

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County will hold a public meeting as per the Development Charges Act, 1997, on Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m.

Grey Bruce Public Health board hears report on infectious diseases, sexual health team

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A report prepared by Gillian Jordan, public health manager, infections diseases and sexual health team, was presented at the July 28 meeting of Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) by Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health.

SVCA gives update on Varney pond

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This spring, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) did not fill the Varney pond, located on a 4.6 hectare property just south of Durham. The property offers day use amenities to the public; the pond has been a popular swimming area for many years.

Golf ball discovered inside tree at Walkerton Golf and Curling Club

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Keith Ellis, manager of the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club, is mystified how a Top Flite golf ball came to be found in the middle of a tree on July 19. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” he said. It appears some hapless golfer lost the ball on the third hole fairway some 20 years ago. Ellis said t

Summer Company program helps five young entrepreneurs start their own businesses

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sab Shinwari of Walkerton has a jump start on his career goal, and he couldn’t be more pleased.

Mildmay decked out for Homecoming 2023

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mildmay is all decked out in Homecoming 2023 colours, ready for a celebration of home, of getting together with friends new and old.

Bruce County turns around projected deficit

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A report in the Bruce County agenda package for Aug. 3 indicates the county has turned around the projected year-end deficit of $104,463 from the first quarter financial statement review, to a projected year-end surplus of $952,807.

Bruce County warden expresses concern over compliance order at Gateway Haven

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, expressed concern over an item on the agenda for the Aug. 3 meeting of the county’s Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management.

Parking lot construction nearing completion at St. Teresa School, Brockton Child Care Centre

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Work is well underway on changes to the parking lot at St. Teresa School in Walkerton.

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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.

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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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