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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.

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody weighs in on tariff situation

Pauline Kerr March 13, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

As the American-initiated trade war ramps up, local industries and businesses are already feeling the impact, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.

Bruce County’s Loney named in top ‘40 Under 40’ in economic development

Pauline Kerr March 13, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s economic development manager, is congratulated by Warden Luke Charbonneau at the March 6 meeting of council.

Surviving trade war will take more than flag-waving

Pauline Kerr March 13, 2025Columns, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The trade war the United States declared has had some unexpected results already, not all of them bad.

Weather takes toll on SBGHC

Pauline Kerr March 13, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC), like everything else in the area, has been affected by recent severe weather.

Brockton mayor urges solidarity in face of tariffs

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody is urging everyone to work together to deal with the threats to “our economy, livelihood and sovereignty” from the imposition of tariffs.

Walkerton Kinsmen and Kinettes celebrate 90 and 75 years of community service

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Even the blustery winter weather didn’t stop the Walkerton Kinsmen and Kinettes from celebrating milestone anniversaries - 90th for the Kinsmen and 75th for the Kinettes - on March 1.

One of these things is not like the other

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Ontario has a new government. Although it may look a lot like the old one, there are profound differences.

Brockton endorses Saugeen Shores report on SVCA policy manual update

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has requested feedback for its proposed Environmental Planning and Regulations Manual update.

Walkerton Figure Skating Club host skating gala themed ‘A Night on Broadway’

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The Walkerton Figure Skating Club celebrated a year of hard work with the skating…

Homecoming co-chairs seek assistance from Brockton

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

There was supposed to be a big celebration of Walkerton’s 150th anniversary in 2021; the pandemic intervened. That makes Homecoming 2026 and the 155th anniversary celebration all the more exciting.

OCHU-CUPE brings ‘Stretcher tour’ to Walkerton on Feb. 25

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The final stop for the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions - Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (OCHU-CUPE) “stretcher tour” was in front of South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Walkerton hospital on Feb. 25, on the eve of the provincial election.

Paul Vickers wins Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound riding

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Conservative sweep of Midwestern Ontario included the riding of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, where Paul Vickers took 44.1 per cent of the vote (20,158).

SVCA properties to have civic addresses

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

One item on the Feb. 20 agenda of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors was the Operational Plan, which listed operational tasks for each department, along with target completion dates.

Health care matters to rural Ontario residents

Pauline Kerr February 27, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Ontario “got discovered” during COVID-19. City residents saw the silver lining as…

Peabody hoping for endorsement of policy update

Pauline Kerr February 27, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday, prior to the evening’s council meeting, that he hoped to see his council endorse a report by Saugeen Shores on a policy update from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority.

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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area

BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Preparing for winter

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

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Editorial

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.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

Columnists

Preparing for winter

By Bob Murray

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

By Cory Bilyea

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

By Denny Scott

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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