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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.

Mpox numbers still low, says Dr. Ian Arra

Pauline Kerr September 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), provided an update on mpox to the board of health during the Aug. 23 meeting.

Play Music on the Porch Day held Aug. 31

Pauline Kerr September 11, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton’s Market Garden Park was the focal point for Play Music on the Porch Day, on Aug. 31.

Holmdale Farm Rodeo returns next year

Pauline Kerr September 11, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s first-ever professional rodeo on the August Civic Holiday weekend – in conjunction with Cargill Homecoming - was a long time in the planning.

Elmwood celebrates 170th in style at Homecoming 2024

Pauline Kerr September 11, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Elmwood parade was a stylish affair for the town's 170th celebrations.

Victoria Jubilee Hall asks council for help funding new stage curtains

Pauline Kerr September 11, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bob McCulloch, secretary of the Victoria Jubilee Hall committee, headed a delegation at the Aug. 27 meeting of Brockton council asking for assistance in purchasing new stage curtains.

Council supports all-way stop plan

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council voted to support the recommendations in the traffic report regarding the proposed development at 37 Yonge St., with the bylaw to be brought forward at a future meeting after completion and approval of site plan. 

Area hospital future discussed at Chesley meeting

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Although the format was the same at the Aug. 27 community engagement meeting in Chesley for South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) as the meeting the day before in Durham, the numbers were fewer and the tone less confrontational.

We need both supervised consumption sites and addiction treatment hubs

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The provincial government’s plan to move supervised drug consumption sites from school zones looks good at first glance. 

Brockton resident victim of Human trafficking

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP officer, Const. Melissa Barfoot, said there’s a common misconception about human trafficking being a city problem. It’s not. It’s in rural areas, too.

Elmwood celebrates 170 years of community spirit with homecoming

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - What a way to finish the summer!

County can ‘finally get to work’ on next steps for new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said he’s looking forward to the end of some “slow” county council meetings. 

Family Safety Day offers a fun lesson on road safety

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – The Aug. 24 at Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village offered children and their…

County’s economic development manager accepts BIA award

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) began the most recent meeting of Bruce County…

Public has final opportunity to comment on Durham Street bridge project

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council’s endorsement on Aug. 1 of the report on the Class…

Walkerton’s pool going to the dogs

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – “Everyone into the pool!” usually doesn’t include our four-footed friends. That…

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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

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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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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