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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.

Bruce County’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan about ‘leveraging resources’

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sarah Pelton, co-ordinator, presented an update to Bruce County council on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

Kuhnke appointed chair of region’s drinking water source protection committee

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Carl Kuhnke has just received word of his appointment by David Piccini, minister of the environment, conservation and parks, as chair of the Saugeen, Grey Sauble and Northern Bruce Peninsula Drinking Water Source Protection Committee.

Brockton council looks at arena options

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A busy agenda at the March 7 council meeting included the final draft of the Recreation Master Services and Facilities plan.

Bruce County warden hopeful trip to France will pay off for region

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

County Warden Chris Peabody is headed to Cannes, France, where he’ll be participating in the MIPIM conference March 14-17.

Brockton Citizen of the Year Gala has a surprise ending, March 4

Pauline Kerr March 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Citizen of the Year gala put on by the Walkerton Kinsmen had more than a few surprises for those in attendance, but one of the evening’s events took even the Kinmen by surprise.

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.

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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.

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. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

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. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

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Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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