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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.

We must not become a nation of spectators

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A news story described a scene that could have happened at no other time in history, in no other culture. A young teenaged girl was assaulted by two other girls in a park, while bystanders hauled out their cell phones to record the incident.

Kinettes request assistance from Brockton for 2025 ‘Dinner on Durham’ event

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Last year marked the return of a popular fundraising event put on by the Kinette Club of Walkerton.

CSWBP drug trafficking and substance use town hall in Walkerton offers good information, plenty of discussion in informal setting

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The event on April 16 at the Walkerton Community Centre turned out to be more of a networking event than a formal presentation, with plenty of lively discussion and an excellent exchange of information.

Three departments respond to Walkerton house fire

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Fire Chief Chris Wells said a house fire on McNab St., Walkerton, on Wednesday, April 16 resulted in three fire departments being called to the scene.

Mack, Traversy and Craddock to perform in second ‘Spirit in the Sky’ gospel show on May 4

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

The “Spirit in the Sky II” gospel show is coming to St. Paul’s United Church, Walkerton on Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m.

Canadian snowbirds rethinking the annual migration

Pauline Kerr April 17, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Their tiny wings are just a-flapping, carrying them from the sunny south, where they traditionally winter, back to Canada – snowbirds, on their annual migration north.

Wild spring weather – time to prepare

Pauline Kerr April 10, 2025Columns, Opinion

March came in like a lion, and left … if not like a lion, all fierce roars and fangs, then not…

SVCA: Spring flooding wasn’t as bad as it could have been

Pauline Kerr April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The snow was still piled high from repeated storms and the river ice was a foot thick when the area had its first taste of spring. Temperatures shot up into the double digits and the rain came down. And the rivers came up.

Muriel Shular, Owen Riegling presented with King Charles III Coronation Medals

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

BRUCE COUNTY - The meeting of Bruce County Council on March 20 began with a special investiture ceremony to honour two Bruce County residents.

Three restricted from Walkerton arena

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

BROCKTON - James Lang is once again restricted from attending the Walkerton arena and grounds, as well as the horse palace and ball diamonds.

Innovation the key to Grey-Bruce Public Health COVID-19 pandemic response

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

GREY-BRUCE - Innovation isn’t a tool that’s often used in public health. However, according to Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, it played a key role in the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bruce County takes ‘measured’ approach to tariff response

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

BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council is responding to United States tariffs with a flexible and…

Peabody: Agriculture deserves more credit in the Ontario economy

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

WALKERTON - Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody commented in an interview Tuesday about the recent meeting of Bruce County council.

Archives Awareness Week talk set at museum

Pauline Kerr March 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is pleased to present Bruce in Battle: Life in the 160th Battalion as part of Archives Awareness Week.

Threatening another nation’s sovereignty is no joke

Pauline Kerr March 26, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The past couple of weeks have brought a flurry of news items that include interviews with various retired high-ranking American diplomats and politicians. It seems every network has its own expert spokesperson on speed dial.

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Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County

The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them. 

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Choose good luck with your New Year’s menu

WALKERTON - When you plan your New Year’s dinner menu, be careful about which foods you choose.

Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 25 Turnbacks

From Dec. 20, 1995

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Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.

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.

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Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

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PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

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