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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.

Special advisor appointed by Ontario’s Chief MOH meets with Grey-Bruce health unit and board, county representatives

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Aug. 14, the Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, (MOH) Dr. Kieran Moore, temporarily assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce Board of Health, under section 77.1 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Bridge remains closed pending assessment

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - On Sept. 12, a vehicle collision resulted in structural damage to the 12th of Brant bridge.

County puts $120,000 IPM ‘in-kind’ requests in 2026 budget hopper for further discussion

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County council has approved the inclusion of up to $200,000 for the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2026, for further consideration in the budget process. This does not mean pre-budget approval, noted Jeff Loney, director of government relations.

Bruce County Council endorses proceeding with feasibility study for regional transit plan

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County is looking at the possibility of having a transit plan in place by the end of next year.

Sunset vigil in Brockton: Learning to walk together

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton marked Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with a sunset vigil, meeting at the Memory Lane pavilion and walking to Market Garden Park for a brief program.

SBGHC announces services are expanding at Durham site

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHELSEY - The South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) board of directors heard from CEO Nancy Shaw about the expansion of services at the Durham site to include outpatient clinics for cardiology and pediatric mental health, beginning this month. In November, an orthopedic clinic will be added.

Hamburger Helper’s popularity a sign of the times

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

By all accounts, food bank use is way up. No surprise there. So is the cost of food at the grocery store, and the season of budget-friendly produce at farm markets is over.

Brockton Council discusses results of pre-budget survey at meeting

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - As budget time draws closer, Brockton Council is spending an increasing amount of time discussing budget-related items during meetings.

Conservation authority looking at a six per cent budget increase for 2026

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s directors got a preliminary look at the 2026 budget during the September board meeting.

Bingo for Hanover and District Hospital Foundation

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

World’s first @HOME by Best Western opens in Walkerton’s East Ridge business district

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Two hundred people accepted the invitation to tour Brockton’s newest hotel – the world’s first extended-stay @HOME by Best Western. 

Natural Gas expansion still a possibility for Brockton hamlets

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton is following up with Phase 3 of the Natural Gas Expansion Program.

Tails on Trails fundraising and awareness

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The St. John Ambulance training centre in Hanover on Sept. 28 gave visitors the chance to meet some of the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs.

Brockton Council looks at preliminary list of IPM costs assigned to municipality

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton Council will be asking the International Plowing Match (IPM) 2026 committee to take another look at some of the costs requested from the municipality.

Is it a bird … is it a plane …

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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