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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.

Monsters march through Walkerton

Pauline Kerr October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Monsters invaded Walkerton on Sunday, Oct. 26 as part of the Walkerton Optimist Club’s second annual Monster March.

Council approves second sign for East Ridge Business Park

Pauline Kerr October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - “It’s time to do the sign,” said Brockton Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon.

Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Little Royal Fair entertains crowds with shows, exhibits, midway and more

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - There’s always something new and fun at the Walkerton’s Little Royal Fair.

How to discourage porch pirates without explosives

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of … whatever you ordered from Amazon. … It sat on your porch for a grand total of three minutes before a local porch pirate snagged it.

Job fair at WDCS draws students and community members

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - A job fair at Walkerton District Community School held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, drew students from the school and from Sacred Heart High School. Students from the other area high schools in the region were invited to attend, and many did.

Greenock Senior Citizens to meet at accessible facility, at affordable price

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton Council heard two presentations on Oct. 14 from community groups seeking financial assistance.

SVCA still working on proposed budget increase

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s 2026 budget will be returning to the Nov. 20 meeting.

Styrofoam added to local recyclable list

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said, during Brockton Council’s Oct. 14 meeting, that the changes coming to recycling in January will be “really great” for residential users.

Elmwood Community Centre funding request part of budget discussion at Oct. 14 meeting

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Elmwood Community Centre board presented its capital budget request for 2026 during the Oct. 14 meeting of Brockton council.

Resurfacing of east approach to Durham Street bridge should be done by month’s end

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

A report that’s being presented at the Oct. 16 meeting of Bruce County council states that phase one of the Durham Street Bridge rehabilitation is complete, and phase two continues to progress on budget.

Walk for Wenjack taking place at Riverbend Park on Oct. 21

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

Brockton and Bruce County are hosting a Walk for Wenjack on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. at Riverbend Park, Walkerton.

Walkerton Agricultural Society gears up for Little Royal Fair with crowning of ambassadors

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

The ambassador competition for the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Little Royal Fair, Oct. 17-19, took place on Oct. 7, at the agricultural building.

County looks at reducing proposed budget increase

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

The proposed 5.97 per cent budget increase for Bruce County may be less than the projected 7.08%, but it’s still more than what some members of county council would like to see.

Welcome to municipal budget 2026

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Columns, Local News, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

‘Tis the season for municipal budgets, when local politicians earn every penny of their modest pay, and then some. 

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.

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band, Hitched, celebrate Paddyfest with intimate show at The Back 9

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

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. 

Columnists

Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

By Cory Bilyea

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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