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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.

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

Bruce County declines Catalyst360 proposal

Pauline Kerr April 26, 2023News

CAO Derrick Thomson presented county council’s executive committee with a proposal regarding the Municipal Innovation Council’s (MIC) future.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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