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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.

Thompson, South Bruce, school board announce $14.98 million for new school

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce and minister of rural affairs, was joined on May 2 by dignitaries from the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board and Municipality of South Bruce to announce plans for a new elementary school and daycare spaces in Mildmay.

Small businesses need responsible recycling plan

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

It promises to be a long, hot, and in some cases, smelly summer.

Lobbying results in substance abuse support

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody remarked that there’s good news coming for Bruce County, and it’s the result of discussions with provincial leaders both locally and at conferences.

Saugeen Municipal Airport plans for future growth of aviation-related business

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) Commission Chair David Hocking, assisted by Steve Furness, investment manager, Grey County, and consultant Luigi Presta, made a presentation to Brockton council on April 28 about the long-term vision for the airport.

ERTH Corp. presents council with update on partnership

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Chris White, president and CEO of ERTH Corporation, made a presentation to Brockton council on April 28 about the partnership between ERTH Corp. and Westario Power Inc.

Provincial champions recognized at Brockton Council meeting

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Walkerton Capitals Under 18BB Ladies Hockey Team – the 2026 OWHA champions – received official recognition at the start of the April 28 meeting of Brockton Council.

Highlights Concert wraps up 2026 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival

Pauline Kerr April 30, 2026Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The 2026 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival Highlights Concert at Walkerton District Community School on April 25 was, in a word, spectacular.

St. John Ambulance first aid teams test their skills in regional competition

Pauline Kerr April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - St. John Ambulance’s medical first responders tested their skills during Regional Competition 2026 (Region One), held April 25 at the training centre in Hanover.

Brockton mayor concerned election could delay Official Plan

Pauline Kerr April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Following last week’s meeting of Bruce County council, Mayor Chris Peabody continues to express concerns about the new Official Plan.

Get ready for the big pre-election reveal

Pauline Kerr April 30, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The thing was definitely not a bird, or a superhero in a cape – it really was a plane, one that cost in the realms of $30 million.

County moves forward with draft official plan

Pauline Kerr April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - In a recorded vote, council agreed to incorporate recommended changes into the new draft official plan, and schedule the mandated open house and public meeting – actually, three open houses, one in each region, before the end of June.

Responders Test Skills

Pauline Kerr April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

St. John Ambulance’s medical first responders tested their skills during Regional Competition 2026 (Region One) held April 25 at the training centre in Hanover.

Pinkerton road to remain closed until dam repaired

Pauline Kerr April 30, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Deputy Warden Don Murray (Huron-Kinloss) asked about the impact on agriculture of the road closure in Pinkerton.

New health board taking shape

Pauline Kerr April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY - The new board of health for Grey and Bruce counties is taking shape, and preparing to hold its first meeting this spring.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

Pauline Kerr April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

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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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Jill Ohm selected as Ambassador of Fairs

 Ohm will represent fairs in Huron and Perth counties over the upcoming year. The Listowel…

Laundry business a way for new Canadians to find employment

The laundry business was a significant part of the Chinese community in North America during the mid to late 1800s and into the early 1900s.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce-Grey Catholic shares first CommUnity report detailing student progress and expanded supports

HANOVER - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is working to strengthen communication and community connection through a new initiative while reporting measurable academic gains and expanded student support across its schools.

Student trustees share updates on school activities and student life at April board meeting

HANOVER - Student trustees provided updates on activities, academics and school initiatives during an April 27 meeting of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Herald-Times May 5 Turnbacks

From May 4, 1994

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton

The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

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School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

By Submitted

HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

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LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

First Wingham Guiding unit hosts cleanup day

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The First Wingham Guiding unit held a community cleanup for Earth Day on April 22.

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