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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.

WDCS boys’ basketball teams come within a game of CWOSSA championship

Pauline Kerr March 1, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton District Community School’s junior and senior boys’ ‘A’ basketball teams each came within a game of winning the CWOSSA (Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association) championship on Feb. 24.

Capitals claim exciting 5-4 win in overtime

Pauline Kerr March 1, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Capitals had a mixed weekend in PJHL action – an 8-5 loss to Wingham on Friday night, and a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over Goderich on Sunday afternoon.

A & R Music celebrates Heritage Week with window display

Pauline Kerr March 1, 2023Business, Local News, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

There’s always something to see in the window at A & R Music – especially at this time of year, when Richard Popiez celebrates Heritage Week (Ontario Heritage Trust) with a display of local music memories.

Allison Lupton Band brings audience to its feet at Victoria Jubilee Hall

Pauline Kerr March 1, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

Victoria Jubilee Hall claimed another triumph in its series performance by the Allison Lupton Band on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Bruce County warden says it’s ‘time to move forward’ regarding Krug Trust

Pauline Kerr March 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody didn’t mince words when he spoke about the Jan. 13, 2023 court order regarding the Krug Estate Trust.

Peabody speaks about possibility of another nuclear site in Bruce County

Pauline Kerr March 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The focus at this year’s Canadian Nuclear Association conference (Feb. 22-24 in Ottawa) was different from last year, said Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody.

Walkerton Capitals win one, lose two in weekend PJHL action

Pauline Kerr February 22, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals entertained fans Friday night with a 6-3 victory over the Mount Forest Patriots, but couldn’t keep up the momentum for the next two games – Saturday’s game in Mitchell ended in a 3-0 defeat, while Monday’s game in Walkerton against the Hanover Barons ended in a

Bruce County continues to require public meetings for plans of subdivision

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

Bruce County’s planning and development committee has decided it will continue to require public meetings to be held for plan of subdivision applications.

Peabody heading to Canadian Nuclear Association conference

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

Although things have started slowing down a bit after what Mayor Chris Peabody called the “torrid” start to the year, that doesn’t mean nothing is happening.

Brockton won’t be participating in FoodCycler pilot

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

Brockton will not be participating in the FoodCycler pilot program through the Municipal Innovation Council.

IN PHOTOS: Brockton Family Day 2023

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

The Walkerton arena was a hive of activity on Monday, Feb. 20, hosting numerous Family Day activities.

SVCA directors hear reports on risk management, user fees, source protection

Pauline Kerr February 22, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Feb. 16 meeting of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) board of directors at the Formosa offices included presentations by Glenn Sheppard of Marsh Insurance, Sean-Michael Stephen of Watson and Associates Ltd. (user fee review), Laura Molson – SVCA manager of corporate services, and

Bruce County approves severance in Huron-Kinloss

Pauline Kerr February 22, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Feb. 16 meeting of the county’s planning and development committee was one of the rare occasions when the committee voted against a staff recommendation.

Capitals score late goal to defeat Barons

Pauline Kerr February 15, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

In local PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals bounced back from a 7-3 defeat at the hands of the seventh-place Goderich Flyers on Feb. 11, to win 5-4 in Hanover the next afternoon against the second-place Barons.

Peabody interested in hearing from private sector in housing

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

This promises to be a busy week for Mayor Chris Peabody, with both a meeting of municipal council and county council.

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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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