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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.

Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

New local bookstore opens in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Alie Leeder and Nathan Wardrop have just launched the first chapter of what promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable story - Foxglove Bookshop, at 419 Durham St. East (close to Joy Source for Sports).

Council directs staff to erect ‘pedestrian-active’ signage on Scott Street

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Scott Street in Walkerton will be getting new signs to make drivers aware that the area gets a lot of pedestrian use, but otherwise, will remain as it is unless conditions change.

Hanover water tower replaced

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GOING, GOING... – The old Hanover water tower near the hospital served the community very well for decades...

Board of Health begins process of new strategic plan

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OWEN SOUND – The Grey-Bruce Board of Health has started the process of preparing for a new strategic plan.

Board of Health begins process of new strategic plan

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OWEN SOUND – The Grey-Bruce Board of Health has started the process of preparing for a new strategic plan.

Brockton supports Kincardine’s data centre position

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON –  Brockton council voted to add its voice to Kincardine and Bruce County in commenting on data centres.

Brockton supports Kincardine’s data centre position

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON –  Brockton council voted to add its voice to Kincardine and Bruce County in commenting on data centres.

Council directs staff to erect ‘pedestrian-active’ signage on Scott Street

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Scott Street in Walkerton will be getting new signs to make drivers aware that the area gets a lot of pedestrian use, but otherwise, will remain as it is unless conditions change.

Remembering 9-11, a quarter of a century later

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sept. 11, 2001, was the day North America finally set aside the naïve assumption we had some sort of special protection from worldwide terrorism.

‘Little Bruce’s’ sire, Big Bruce, celebrated in Chesley mural

Pauline Kerr September 17, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY – The unveiling of an exciting mural on the side of the Bijou Theatre kicked off a week of celebrations for Chesley’s 145th Homecoming, July 31-Aug. 3, 2025.

Holstein Show attracts competitors from Bruce, Grey, Huron

Pauline Kerr September 10, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Spectators at the 29th Bruce Grey Holstein Show held on Sept. 1 at the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s buildings watched as judge, Richard Osborne, of Hagersville, placed 105 head of Holsteins exhibited by breeders of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.

Province urged to look at data centres locations

Pauline Kerr September 10, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Bruce County will have its say on a topic that has been getting plenty of news coverage in recent months – data centres.

Museum, cultural centre celebrates busy summer, gears up for IPM

Pauline Kerr September 10, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has just wrapped up one of its busiest summers. Cathy McGirr, director of museum and cultural services, presented a report to county council on recent activities at the museum, during the Sept. 3 council meeting.

Walk for Wenjack event planned for Walkerton on Sept. 30

Pauline Kerr September 10, 2026Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The Municipality of Brockton is hosting a joint National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Vigil/Walk for Wenjack on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6: p.m. at Riverbend Park, Walkerton.

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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…

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription -…

Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.”

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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