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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.

When crime becomes big business

Pauline Kerr May 11, 2023Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The numbers in the news stories are disturbing – 78 stolen vehicles seized by police in the Great Toronto Area. Apparently, the high-end vehicles such as Range Rovers were on their way to the United Arab Emirates.

Westario announces new interim president, CEO

Pauline Kerr May 3, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This week, Westario Power announced the appointment of a new interim president and chief executive officer, effective May 1 – Walter Malcolm.

GBHU: Outreach having positive impact on opioid situation

Pauline Kerr May 3, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The opioid crisis continues to take precedence over COVID-19 in terms of importance at the Grey-Bruce Board of Health.

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Vendors Market

Pauline Kerr May 3, 2023Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Agricultural Society’s vendors markert was well-attended on Saturday, April 29.

Peabody: County to look at sustainable, attainable housing

Pauline Kerr May 3, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor and Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody has arranged for a presentation at the May 4 meeting of Bruce County council, by Georgian Bay Housing Development Corp.

Time to stop blaming the pandemic

Pauline Kerr May 3, 2023Columns

Some of us are starting to see a pattern. The economy is a mess. Well, of course it is, and we need look no farther than the pandemic for something to blame.

Victoria Jubilee Hall receives grant to repair and refurbish 15 windows

Pauline Kerr May 3, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council approved an application to the heritage fund for repairing and refurbishing 15 windows at Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH).

‘An Evening in Tuscany’ marks a return to in-person hospital foundation gala

Pauline Kerr May 3, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s Moonlight Gala returned to an in-person format on Saturday, April 29.

Council wants options for new Walkerton arena time clock

Pauline Kerr May 3, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council had no questions about the need to replace the time clock at the Walkerton Community Centre. The 20-year-old clock hasn’t been functioning well for a couple of years, and tends to cut out mid-game.

Council discusses need for safety measures on Ridout Street

Pauline Kerr May 3, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The issue of speeding on Ridout Street in Walkerton emerged during the new business portion of the April 25 meeting of Brockton council.

Brant Tract goes to the dogs, April 22

Pauline Kerr April 27, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Green grass and soft rain on a hiking trail in southern Ontario aren’t what people usually think of when it comes to sled dog events.

Timing of new Provincial Policy Statement impacts county’s Official Plan implementation timeline

Pauline Kerr April 27, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The timing of the release of the draft Provincial Policy Statement throws the county’s plans for meetings on its new Official Plan into question.

Spirit in the Sky gospel show fills St. Paul’s with music

Pauline Kerr April 26, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It started as a plan to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice – a gospel show, by local musicians, at St. Paul’s United Church. That was before COVID put a lot of things on hold.

Amanda Rheaume thrills Victoria Jubilee Hall crowd

Pauline Kerr April 26, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Amanda Rheaume “rang the bell” at Victoria Jubilee Hall Saturday night, April 22, in more ways than one.

Charbonneau: ‘I think it’s time to build a Bruce C’

Pauline Kerr April 26, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

“I think it’s time to build a Bruce C,” said County Coun. Luke Charbonneau, Saugeen Shores, at the April 20 planning meeting.BRUCE COUNTY – “I think it’s time to build a Bruce C,” said County Coun. Luke Charbonneau, Saugeen Shores, at the April 20 planning meeting. He was responding to the recommen

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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

By Submitted

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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