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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.

Mischief is a real crime, with serious consequences

Pauline Kerr June 14, 2023Columns

The official name for this particular crime is mischief – something that brings to mind naughty children playing “nicky nicky nine doors.”

Craig supports AMO recommendations on removing councillors guilty of harassment

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Emily McIntosh’s presentation to Bruce County council on June 1 on Bill 5, had a last-minute change. Bill 5 was voted down in the legislature the previous day. “This is Plan B,” she said.

Bruce County rescinds long-term care homes’ COVID-19 immunization policy

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county’s long-term care committee of management has voted to rescind the COVID-19 immunization policy, effective immediately.

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Elmwood firefighters breakfast

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Elmwood firefighters hosted a successful breakfast on Saturday, June 3.

To drive or not to drive, that is the question

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Columns

Cars are getting a bad name as major polluters taking up prime downtown real estate that could be turned into sidewalk cafés and sales areas.

Peabody proposes another solution for the Durham Street bridge replacement project

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said in an interview Tuesday, prior to the meeting of Brockton council, that he wants to make sure all possibilities are looked at before the county makes a final decision on how it will proceed with replacement of the Durham Street bridge acros

‘Reunion Two… I do! I do!’ a triumph for County Towne Players

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

What do you get when you take an artfully-crafted script and delightful characters, and spice it up with witty localisms and some really unexpected plot twists? Great entertainment!

Residents upset by use of kill traps in River Bend Park

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bobbi Schmidt and her mother Brenda Sharpe were alarmed when they heard that kill traps had been set in River Bend Park on the long weekend to get rid of a beaver.

Two Bruce County paramedics presented with service medals

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County paramedics Gloria Bowes and Judy Brookshaw should have been awarded their Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals in 2020; the COVID-19 pandemic meant the medals were delayed and the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs annual awards banquet for the pas

Walkerton business community fights back against planned detour during bridge replacement project

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Eighteen months or more of having the east part of Walkerton cut off from the rest of town and the busiest traffic route in Bruce County closed down, would damage many of the town’s small businesses beyond recovery.

St. John Ambulance recognizes residents, volunteers at awards dinner in Elmwood on May 26

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

Five people were honoured with lifesaving awards during the annual St. John Ambulance Honours and Awards dinner in Elmwood on May 25.

First-year med students visit Walkerton

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

A group of first-year medical students from Western University spent Discovery Week 2023 learning what it would be like to practice medicine in a rural area. In addition to spending time with local doctors, they were introduced to rural life during tours of various agri-businesses including Huron Tr

Mildmay’s Owen Riegling nominated for CMAOntario Rising Star Award

Pauline Kerr June 1, 2023Local News, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Owen Riegling has a remarkable list of credentials for someone who’s still in what would be the early stages of their career for most musicians.

115 teams pack Walkerton arena for pool event

Pauline Kerr June 1, 2023Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Instead of hockey sticks, participants in the May 26-27 tournament at the Walkerton arena held pool cues, as 115 teams competed for top honours, at the Southwestern Ontario Pool Players Association event.

Peabody: Province amends plan for farm severances

Pauline Kerr June 1, 2023Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said he’s pleased to learn the province is amending its plan to allow up to three severances per farm property.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Intimate Partner Violence response an employers’ responsibility, new consultation service helps workplaces prepare

“Meeting this obligation calls for a clear workplace policy and program, proactive risk assessments, and staff training,” and many workplaces lack this expertise.

Kin Trail Bridge replaced under reconstruction

LISTOWEL – Construction workers were visible last week working on the Kin Trail Bridge, on the North Perth Trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, in Listowel.

See all Listowel area articles.

Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation

GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Teeswater students honour veterans through No Stone Left Alone ceremony

TEESWATER – Sacred Heart School students joined Legion members, families and volunteers at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery on Sept. 30 to honour veterans and ensure their stories are not forgotten.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation

GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Brockton honours the day of Truth and Reconciliation

Elder Shirley John and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody led the Walk for Wenjack on Sept. 30.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Beard honoured with naming of new pavilion at Wawanosh Valley

Local dignitaries, Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members, volunteers, donors and guests were welcomed to the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area last month to mark the opening of a new pavilion there named after long-time MC staff member and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Phil Beard.

Grenade in donated goods leads to evacuation of downtown Wingham

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that a box containing an “item... of concern” resulted in a significant police presence and evacuation of the Wingham downtown core last week.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation

By Emily Bowen

GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Teeswater students honour veterans through No Stone Left Alone ceremony

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER – Sacred Heart School students joined Legion members, families and volunteers at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery on Sept. 30 to honour veterans and ensure their stories are not forgotten.

Brockton honours the day of Truth and Reconciliation

By Emily Bowen

Elder Shirley John and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody led the Walk for Wenjack on Sept. 30.

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