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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.

OUTDOOR RINK – THANK YOU POLAR VORTEX!

Pauline Kerr February 5, 2026Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The extended cold spell has resulted in delightful conditions for Brockton’s ice trail, located behind the Walkerton arena on the ball diamonds.

County pushing to to finish OP review

Pauline Kerr February 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The meeting of Bruce County Council originally scheduled for Feb. 5 has been rescheduled to Feb. 12.

AMO releases update to report on homelessness: Municipalities Under Pressure One Year Later

Pauline Kerr February 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Last month, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) released the report, Municipalities Under Pressure One Year Later: An Update on the Human and Financial Cost of Ontario’s Homelessness Crisis.

OPG updates Bruce County on its operations, highlights 2025 accomplishments

Pauline Kerr February 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Kapil Aggarwal, vice president of nuclear sustainability at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), along with Erik Rogerson, director of operations and maintenance, and Brent Fisher, senior manager of corporate relations, made a presentation to Bruce County Council in January...

Beat the ‘Blue Monday’ blues

Pauline Kerr February 5, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

We have just passed – hopefully unscathed – the dreaded Blue Monday. The third Monday of January is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year, for many reasons.

Winter snow removal a major operation for Bruce County

Pauline Kerr February 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bill Hayes, the operations manager for Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department, said keeping the county’s roads clear of snow is a major operation.

Numbers on homelessness speak for themselves – trying to solve 2026 crisis, 1970s funding not working

Pauline Kerr January 29, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recent data released by Wellington County and Guelph shows 85,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2025, up eight per cent from the previous year.

County council comments on Saugeen Shores conservation authorities resolution: agrees reform needed, but also consultation

Pauline Kerr January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - A resolution from Saugeen Shores regarding Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) elicited concerns from Bruce County council members during council’s Jan. 22 meeting.

County council ponders process for funding requests

Pauline Kerr January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Sam Dinsmore, director of corporate services, presented a report (for information) to Bruce County Council on Jan. 22.

County submits comments on Rural Action Plan

Pauline Kerr January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County Council voted to submit comments, as amended, to the federal government, which is seeking input on improving rural programs.

Mike Crawford appointed Brockton’s new councillor

Pauline Kerr January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton has a new member of council, appointed at a special meeting on Jan. 22.

Therapy dogs help students deal with exam-time stress

Pauline Kerr January 29, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Exam time means stress for many high school students. 

Walkerton Jail opening ‘going ahead’: Brockton mayor

Pauline Kerr January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO - The news from the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto is mixed, but Mayor Chris Peabody had one major piece of positive information – the Walkerton jail will be reopening.

January is Crime Stoppers Month: be part of the solution

Pauline Kerr January 22, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

There are a lot of reasons why people hesitate to call the police to report a crime, but they mostly fit into two categories – fear of somebody finding out who made the call, and not wanting to get involved.

Hutchinson acclaimed to second term as SVCA board chair

Pauline Kerr January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - Tom Hutchinson, one of two representatives for West Grey on the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors, has been acclaimed to a second term as chair of the board of directors. 

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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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