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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.

Bridge remains closed pending assessment

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - On Sept. 12, a vehicle collision resulted in structural damage to the 12th of Brant bridge.

County puts $120,000 IPM ‘in-kind’ requests in 2026 budget hopper for further discussion

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County council has approved the inclusion of up to $200,000 for the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2026, for further consideration in the budget process. This does not mean pre-budget approval, noted Jeff Loney, director of government relations.

Bruce County Council endorses proceeding with feasibility study for regional transit plan

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County is looking at the possibility of having a transit plan in place by the end of next year.

Sunset vigil in Brockton: Learning to walk together

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton marked Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with a sunset vigil, meeting at the Memory Lane pavilion and walking to Market Garden Park for a brief program.

SBGHC announces services are expanding at Durham site

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHELSEY - The South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) board of directors heard from CEO Nancy Shaw about the expansion of services at the Durham site to include outpatient clinics for cardiology and pediatric mental health, beginning this month. In November, an orthopedic clinic will be added.

Hamburger Helper’s popularity a sign of the times

Pauline Kerr October 9, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

By all accounts, food bank use is way up. No surprise there. So is the cost of food at the grocery store, and the season of budget-friendly produce at farm markets is over.

Brockton Council discusses results of pre-budget survey at meeting

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - As budget time draws closer, Brockton Council is spending an increasing amount of time discussing budget-related items during meetings.

Conservation authority looking at a six per cent budget increase for 2026

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s directors got a preliminary look at the 2026 budget during the September board meeting.

Bingo for Hanover and District Hospital Foundation

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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World’s first @HOME by Best Western opens in Walkerton’s East Ridge business district

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Two hundred people accepted the invitation to tour Brockton’s newest hotel – the world’s first extended-stay @HOME by Best Western. 

Natural Gas expansion still a possibility for Brockton hamlets

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton is following up with Phase 3 of the Natural Gas Expansion Program.

Tails on Trails fundraising and awareness

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The St. John Ambulance training centre in Hanover on Sept. 28 gave visitors the chance to meet some of the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs.

Brockton Council looks at preliminary list of IPM costs assigned to municipality

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton Council will be asking the International Plowing Match (IPM) 2026 committee to take another look at some of the costs requested from the municipality.

Is it a bird … is it a plane …

Pauline Kerr October 2, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

There was a time when you knew what belonged on the road and what belonged on the sidewalk.

Chickenfest returns with wacky games, chicken and good fun

Pauline Kerr September 25, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - For some, it was a blast from the past – a blast of the scent of fried chicken wings, that is. For others, it was a chance to find out what the fun from a couple of decades ago was all about, and get in on it.

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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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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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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

By Submitted

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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