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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.

Cannabis-impaired driving panel discussion aimed at youth, also contains plenty of content for older drivers

Pauline Kerr December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - The Dec. 3 webinar Cannabis Impaired Driving panel discussion may have been aimed at younger drivers, but there was plenty of content for older drivers. 

Food Bank recieves $6,000 donation from Tim Hortons

Pauline Kerr December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Tim Hortons Restaurant presented a cheque for $6,164 to the Walkerton Food Bank.

Brockton Council set to consider change to deputy mayor election process

Pauline Kerr December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - On Dec. 17, Brockton Council was set to hold a special meeting including public meetings on the new Walkerton Community Official Plan and Zoning bylaw review, and the updated Community Improvement Plan.

Bravo to the small-town elves!

Pauline Kerr December 18, 2025Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Local animal rights activist asks for ban on beaver trapping along Saugeen River trail

Pauline Kerr December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bobbi Sharpe, a local animal rights activist, addressed Brockton Council on Dec. 9 about an ongoing issue – trapping beavers along the Saugeen River in Walkerton.

No charges will be laid in fatal collision

Pauline Kerr December 18, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

LONDON - The OPP have concluded its investigation into the tragic May 23 collision at intersection of Thorndale Road and Cobble Hills Road in Middlesex County.

Brockton to get new stand-alone child care centre

Pauline Kerr December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Dec. 9 meeting of Brockton Council had positive news for parents, and prospective parents of small children - a report on the child care centre renovation project by the Municipality of Brockton and the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board.

County to submit second draft of new Official Plan to province

Pauline Kerr December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Land use planning manager Monica Morrison, and consultant Robert Rappolt from WSP Canada made a presentation to Bruce County council on Dec. 4, requesting direction on the county’s new draft Official Plan (OP).

Annual Santa Brunch held in Cargill

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Cargill’s Annual Santa Brunch was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Dec. 2.

Official Plan priority for returning county warden

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, and Don Murray, mayor of Huron Kinloss, have both been acclaimed to a second term as warden and deputy warden, respectively, of Bruce County for 2026, the final year in the four-year term before the next municipal election.

Optimist Club host Breakfast With Santa event in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Walkerton was filled with little ones, eager to whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa on Dec. 6 as the local Optimist Club hosted Breakfast with Santa.

Westario Power announces proposed sale to ERTH Corporation

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Westario Power has announced a proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation, and the board’s recommendation to shareholders to approve the sale.

Mayor receives provincial recognition for 25 years on Brockton Council

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody was set to receive the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Long-standing Service Award for his 25 years on Brockton Council at the Dec. 9 council meeting.

Donor recognition event highlighted during SBGHC meeting

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY - CEO Nancy Shaw’s report on the Nov. 20 donor appreciation event in Kincardine was among the highlights of the Dec. 3 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors.

‘Tis the season for giving, but beware the Grinch!

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

‘Tis the season for giving – not only special presents for those we love, but a small envelope here, a little extra in the greeting card there, and a generous bill in the donation jar.

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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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Author publishes memoir on family’s journey to Canada after Second World War

LISTOWEL – A former reporter for the Listowel Independent and now a newly published author, Stephanie Donkers recently published her family memoir: Echoes Across the Atlantic.

Rise & Thrive helps young moms through Care Closet, Nourishing Connections

LISTOWEL – Rise & Thrive is a new support service in North Perth that helps young, at-risk mothers by providing monthly programming, access to essential resources and local support programs.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Hanover Horticultural Society learns about hydrangeas, pruning

HANOVER – The Hanover Horticultural Society met on Oct. 27th, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Medication campaign a success

OWEN SOUND – Grey-Bruce residents returned more than 200 unused or expired medications to an Owen Sound pharmacy for safe disposal as part of this year’s Attacking Medication Misuse campaign – a joint effort between Grey Bruce Public Health and the Owen Sound Attack.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

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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Hanover Horticultural Society learns about hydrangeas, pruning

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HANOVER – The Hanover Horticultural Society met on Oct. 27th, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Medication campaign a success

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OWEN SOUND – Grey-Bruce residents returned more than 200 unused or expired medications to an Owen Sound pharmacy for safe disposal as part of this year’s Attacking Medication Misuse campaign – a joint effort between Grey Bruce Public Health and the Owen Sound Attack.

Ontario Provincial Police investigate fatal collision in Brockton

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BROCKTON – On Oct. 27, at approximately 7:33 p.m., emergency services – South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and Brockton Fire Department – were called to the scene of a serious collision at the intersection of Bruce Road 19 and Concession 8.

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