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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.

Community mourns loss of three teens killed in West Grey collision

Pauline Kerr November 20, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WEST GREY - The West Grey, Hanover and wider Bruce-Grey communities are in mourning, following the deaths of three teens in a single vehicle collision on Nov. 11.

Lisa De Gennaro’s Glacial Lake six-dog rig team earns gold medal

Pauline Kerr November 20, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

PAISLEY - The Glacial Lake team brought home a gold medal for Canada, from the International Federation of Sleddog Sports world’s championships (Oct. 21-26 in Minocqua, Wisconsin) – and immediately got right back to work to make final preparations for the Inverhuron dryland race.

Neighbours express concerns about dog park in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr November 20, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Living next to a dog park has a group of neighbours in the Lobies Park area concerned about safety and their right to enjoy their own property.

Canada loses its measles elimination status

Pauline Kerr November 20, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

They did it! The anti-vax crowd finally achieved what some folks suspect may have been their goal all along – to turn back the clock to a time when there was no one telling parents they had to get their kids vaccinated. 

Bruce County Council reviews and endorses priorities in government relations agenda

Pauline Kerr November 20, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - In preparation for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, Jan. 18-20, 2026, county council reviewed and endorsed the ongoing government relations policy agenda.

Local figure skater recognized by Walkerton for outstanding performances

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Josie Girodat, a member of the Walkerton Figure Skating Club, is presented with a certificate of recognition by Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.

South Bruce Grey Health Centre still challenged by agency staff fees

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY – South Bruce Grey Health Centre is still dealing with fees for agency nurses.

County approves slightly amended MOU with Kincardine, Saugeen Shores regarding Bruce C

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County Coun. Kenneth Craig (Kincardine) told Bruce County council at the Nov. 6 meeting that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the county, and municipalities of Kincardine and Saugeen Shores, would benefit all of Bruce County.

Remembrance Day service in Walkerton draws huge crowd

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Remembrance Day service in Walkerton drew a huge crowd despite challenging weather.

We must never forget

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

There was a time, not so many years ago, when Remembrance Day services and ceremonies seemed to be fading in importance.

Former Rotary exchange student makes return visit to Walkerton

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Myrna and Morgan Inglis were delighted to host a special guest recently, Dr. Soo Ann Yap. 

Council debates benefits of grant writer versus lobbyist in securing federal and provincial funding for local use

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - A report on GrantMatch at the Nov. 4 meeting of Brockton council triggered discussion about whether the municipality benefits from utilizing the grant application company, or would get greater benefit from a lobbyist.

Hillside Motel demolition

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hillside Motel in the west end of Walkerton has been demolished to make way for a new apartment building.

Brockton holds public meeting on proposed Bruce County Housing Corp. build in East Ridge

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton council heard the planning report from Bruce County planner Benito Russo on the new Bruce County Housing Corporation’s proposed 40-unit apartment building planned for East Ridge.

Three teens killed in West Grey collision

Pauline Kerr November 12, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WEST GREY - West Grey Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that took place at about noon on Nov. 11, on Concession 2 Sideroad in the area of Allan Park Road.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

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The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

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Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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