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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.

Monsters march through Walkerton

Pauline Kerr October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Monsters invaded Walkerton on Sunday, Oct. 26 as part of the Walkerton Optimist Club’s second annual Monster March.

Council approves second sign for East Ridge Business Park

Pauline Kerr October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - “It’s time to do the sign,” said Brockton Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon.

Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Little Royal Fair entertains crowds with shows, exhibits, midway and more

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - There’s always something new and fun at the Walkerton’s Little Royal Fair.

How to discourage porch pirates without explosives

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of … whatever you ordered from Amazon. … It sat on your porch for a grand total of three minutes before a local porch pirate snagged it.

Job fair at WDCS draws students and community members

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - A job fair at Walkerton District Community School held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, drew students from the school and from Sacred Heart High School. Students from the other area high schools in the region were invited to attend, and many did.

Greenock Senior Citizens to meet at accessible facility, at affordable price

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton Council heard two presentations on Oct. 14 from community groups seeking financial assistance.

SVCA still working on proposed budget increase

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s 2026 budget will be returning to the Nov. 20 meeting.

Styrofoam added to local recyclable list

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said, during Brockton Council’s Oct. 14 meeting, that the changes coming to recycling in January will be “really great” for residential users.

Elmwood Community Centre funding request part of budget discussion at Oct. 14 meeting

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Elmwood Community Centre board presented its capital budget request for 2026 during the Oct. 14 meeting of Brockton council.

Resurfacing of east approach to Durham Street bridge should be done by month’s end

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

A report that’s being presented at the Oct. 16 meeting of Bruce County council states that phase one of the Durham Street Bridge rehabilitation is complete, and phase two continues to progress on budget.

Walk for Wenjack taking place at Riverbend Park on Oct. 21

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton and Bruce County are hosting a Walk for Wenjack on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. at Riverbend Park, Walkerton.

Walkerton Agricultural Society gears up for Little Royal Fair with crowning of ambassadors

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The ambassador competition for the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Little Royal Fair, Oct. 17-19, took place on Oct. 7, at the agricultural building.

County looks at reducing proposed budget increase

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The proposed 5.97 per cent budget increase for Bruce County may be less than the projected 7.08%, but it’s still more than what some members of county council would like to see.

Welcome to municipal budget 2026

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Columns, Local News, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

‘Tis the season for municipal budgets, when local politicians earn every penny of their modest pay, and then some. 

Special advisor appointed by Ontario’s Chief MOH meets with Grey-Bruce health unit and board, county representatives

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Aug. 14, the Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, (MOH) Dr. Kieran Moore, temporarily assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce Board of Health, under section 77.1 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

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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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