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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.

Cargill’s Pickin’ by the Pond thrills crowds with food, fellowship and great country music

Pauline Kerr July 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Despite the weekend’s heat warning, the people who like to dance to country favourites at Pickin’ by the Pond, danced.

Barns2Beaches touches down at SMA on July 26

Pauline Kerr July 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Saugeen Municipal Airport will be the scene of a huge, family-friendly music event that promises to make the most of summer weather and an ideal venue.

Lisa McEwen and Jessie T, Music in the Park Walkerton

Pauline Kerr July 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Lisa McEwen, right, with Jessie T., left, gave a special Music in the Park performance on Sunday, July 6, at the Market Garden in downtown Walkerton.

Kids take to the skies, flying for free at SMA

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

A remarkable total of 143 kids between the ages of eight and 17 flew free at Saugeen Municipal Airport on Saturday, June 28, thanks to volunteer pilots and other volunteers.

A question of wording

Pauline Kerr July 3, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

It seems the local police are getting somewhat alarmed about recent incidents of stunt driving. 

Council votes to extend parking restrictions in the Lake Rosalind area

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

WALKERTON - The parking situation in the Lake Rosalind area has long been contentious, especially on Road 2 and Road 2A.

Council votes down motion on automated speed enforcement

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

WALKERTON - During the June 24 meeting at the Cargill Community Centre, Brockton Council discussed two motions.

Peabody not letting NWMO ‘off the hook’ on consultation with SON

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

WALKERTON - Brockton Council has accepted a  report by CAO Sonya Watson on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) proposed site selection process and directed staff to comment regarding the process.

Council to seek additional input on logo selection for hamlets

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

WALKERTON - The community feedback was fairly clear about the proposed “brand” for Elmwood, but less clear about those for Cargill and Chepstow.

Bruce County looks at decline in local revenue from electricial industry properties

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

WALKERTON - When “one of these things is not like the others” – inequities arise.

Walkerton Music in the Park returns for summer

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

A LITTLE BIT OF HE SAID SHE SAID.

Canada Day celebrations planned in Brockton

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

WALKERTON - Summer of 2025 kicks off with Canada Day festivities on Tuesday, July 1.

County council hears how Ontario Health Team proposes to connect local residents with primary care

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

WALKERTON - Lindsay Johnston, executive director of the Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team, provided Bruce County council with an update on recent work by the OHT with regards to primary care.

Joe Dietrich acclaimed 2025-2026 chair of SBGHC board of directors

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

ELMWOOD - This year’s annual meeting of the board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre on June 18 had a different tone from last year’s meeting.

Chepstow celebrates Funfest Weekend on the diamonds

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

CHEPSTOW - This year’s Chepstow Funfest Weekend had a bit of everything, including a two-hour rain delay on Saturday, and the first really steamy day of the season on Sunday.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Property, violent, drug crime down in April

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

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Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour

Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

By Submitted

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

Property, violent, drug crime down in April

By Rachel Hammermueller

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

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