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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.

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.

Municipalities reach a tentative breakthrough on airport

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

 WALKERTON - Although it’s not a done deal, Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody is describing events at the Sept. 17 meeting regarding Saugeen Municipal Airport as a breakthrough.

County approves expansion of Teeswater for new concrete facility

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

WALKERTON - A public meeting was held as part of Bruce County Council’s Sept. 18 regular council meeting that will see an expansion of the settlement area of Teeswater.

The case of the disappearing middle needs to be solved

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

Some on both right and left in the United States are condemning the murder of Charlie Kirk as an act of senseless violence, a tragedy. Ominously, others are referring to it as an act of war.

Original artwork unveiled to mark land acknowledgement

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

WALKERTON - A young artist, 17-year-old Kennedy Cameron-Nashkewa of Saugeen First Nation, attended the Sept. 18 meeting of Bruce County Council to unveil her new work, Aki Ogichidaa, commissioned by the county to commemorate the formal introduction of the Bruce County land acknowledgement.

Chepstow Lions Walk for Dog Guides

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

The Chepstow Lions held their annual fundraising Walk for Dog Guides on Sept. 21.

Hospice dream for south-central Grey-Bruce now has a timeline: groundbreaking in 2026

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

WALKERTON - The annual meeting of Saugeen Hospice Inc. on Sept. 18 provided a community update that made it clear the dream of a residential hospice in the area is close to becoming reality.

Mayor Chris Peabody congratulates Brockton Royals 15U D team

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

The Brockton Royals 15U D team accepted congratulations from Mayor Chris Peabody and council at the Sept. 9 council meeting.

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

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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.

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Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

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Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

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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Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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