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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.

Local businessman makes it easier for police to fight crime

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A local businessman, Darren Holm, has developed a concept that could make it easier for people to help police make this community safer.

Bruce County council gets update on development charge study

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county has moved a step closer to implementing development charges, with an information workshop held for council on June 15, during the meeting of the corporate services committee.

Peabody believes Bailey bridge best option for Walkerton during Durham Street bridge project

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said that the Durham Street bridge continues to top the agenda at both Bruce County and Brockton council meetings.

Bruce County warden floats the idea of exploring additional options for Durham Street bridge replacement

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Warden Chris Peabody wants to ensure all possibilities are explored, prior to a decision being made about Walkerton’s Durham Street bridge, due for replacement in 2025-26.

Great turnout, perfect weather at Golf Fore Hospice 2023

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The turnout was excellent and the weather was even better, at this year’s Golf Fore Hospice event at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club on June 20.

Walkerton Horticultural Society unveils sculpture in memory of Nancy Bajurny

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

One of Walkerton’s most visible and beautiful flower gardens is now graced with a magnificent sculpture, in loving memory of Nancy Bajurny, long-time Walkerton Horticultural Society (WHS) member and president.

SBGHC board discusses lessons learned from COVID

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

As the health-care sector in general shifts to handling COVID-19 as it would any other contagious disease, pandemic responses are being looked at.

Harvards visit Saugeen Municipal Airport

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

If some of the planes flying above Saugeen Municipal Airport on Saturday, June 10 sounded a bit different, it was because they were. The Harvard aircraft has a unique throaty roar, and there were two of the historic war planes based in Tillsonburg, at SMA, where they took fortunate individuals for a

Celebrating Dairy Month: Third generation dairy farmer describes modern dairy operation – Ikendale Farms

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ikendale Farms, located just west of Walkerton on Concession Road 2, is presently operated by third generation dairy farmers, brothers and partners Tyler and Chris Kuntz, along with their wives.

St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carlsruhe celebrates 150th anniversary

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carlsruhe is celebrating its 150th anniversary on June 25.

Saugeen Hospice holds garage sale fundraiser

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Hospice Inc. held an indoor yard sale at the Walkerton agricultural building on June 10 to raise funds and bring the goal of a residential hospice serving southern Bruce and Grey counties a step closer. While the lengthy government approvals process moves forward, fundraising is already in h

Peabody proposes alternatives for bridge project

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Warden Chris Peabody said he’s planning to bring a notice of motion to Bruce County council on June 15 regarding the Durham Street bridge replacement project in Walkerton.

Durham Street Bridge replacement plans have business community concerned

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With the project to replace Paisley’s venerable bridge over the Saugeen River nearing completion, attention has turned to another bridge over the river, this one in downtown Walkerton.

Over 80 community members attend Water Blessing in Lobies Park

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Talk without action has little meaning, a complaint that’s often been made about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s efforts to redress the legacy of residential schools and enhance the process of reconciliation in this country.

Everleigh and Lylah Spahr get behind the wheel of one of the massive fire trucks on display during the June 6 Walkerton Fire Department touch-a-truck event. How much more fun could an event be? (Pauline Kerr photo)

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Firefighters’ Association Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Firefighters Association hosted its annual breakfast and touch-a-truck event in Walkerton on Saturday. The event drew a large crowd, and had something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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