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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.

Bravo to the Class of 2023

Pauline Kerr June 22, 2023Columns

They enter the room, a little awkward in their new shoes – except for the inevitable rebel who opts for neon running shoes.

Bruce County adopts 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

Pauline Kerr June 22, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A strategic plan provides a road map to guide future decisions. With the adoption of Bruce County’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan on June 15, council has a document designed to help shape the county’s actions over the next four years and beyond.

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.

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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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