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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.

Members, family and friends of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walkerton, marked the 145th anniversary with a worship service the afternoon of Sunday, May 4, followed by a dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. The celebration was attended by close to 100 people. Seated at the head table are Sylvia McLeod and Rev. Kevin McLeod (Rev. Kevin grew up in the congregation), Bishop Carla Blakely of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Rev. Pamela McNeil, Paul McNeil, Shirley Mullen and Stephen Mullen – the MC. (Pauline Kerr photo)

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates 145 years of faith, prayer and grace

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News

Members, family and friends of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walkerton, marked the 145th anniversary with a worship service the afternoon of Sunday, May 4, followed by a dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall.

Smile! It’s the sweetest time of year again at Tim Hortons

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Thursday, April 24, marked the official launch of the Walkerton Tim Horton Smile Cookie event. Smile Cookie week runs until May 4.

Brockton in good shape regarding water and wastewater

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Scott Gowan, project manager, presented the Veolia Water Canada Inc. 2024 annual water and wastewater report to Brockton council on April 22.

Local medical first responders participate in St. John Ambulance zone first aid competition

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The regional St. John Ambulance headquarters in Hanover hosted the 2025 zone first aid competition on Saturday, April 26.

Alex Ruff re-elected as MP

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TARA - In the riding of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, Conservative incumbent Alex Ruff will be returning to Parliament, along with colleague Ben Lobb in Huron-Bruce.

Peabody: Site visit to court building brings positive results

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody commented Tuesday on two items coming up at the May 1 meeting of Bruce County council.

Strong mayor powers discussed by Brockton council

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody continues to acknowledge strong mayor powers could be a useful tool in dealing with red tape that interferes with construction of new homes.

Not the time to pitch the baby out with the bathwater

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

By the time this paper goes to print, the most important election in Canada’s history will be over.

County Towne Players have a hit on their hands, with Squabbles

Pauline Kerr May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Squabbles, presented by County Towne Players April 25-May 3, is a show you won’t want to miss.

Peabody questions strong mayor proposal

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

While the province’s Strong Mayors legislation has some useful tools for dealing with red tape and getting more houses built, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, the powers it grants go “way beyond the intended purpose.

Elmwood easter egg hunt attracts many

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD – The Elmwood Community Service Association hosted an Easter egg hunt at the local…

Celebrating the 145th anniversary of Trinity – ‘God’s House of Living Stones’

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walkerton is celebrating 145 years of “Faith, Prayer and Grace” on Sunday, May 4.

We must not become a nation of spectators

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A news story described a scene that could have happened at no other time in history, in no other culture. A young teenaged girl was assaulted by two other girls in a park, while bystanders hauled out their cell phones to record the incident.

Kinettes request assistance from Brockton for 2025 ‘Dinner on Durham’ event

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Last year marked the return of a popular fundraising event put on by the Kinette Club of Walkerton.

CSWBP drug trafficking and substance use town hall in Walkerton offers good information, plenty of discussion in informal setting

Pauline Kerr April 24, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The event on April 16 at the Walkerton Community Centre turned out to be more of a networking event than a formal presentation, with plenty of lively discussion and an excellent exchange of information.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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

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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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