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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.

Celebrating Dairy Month: Third generation dairy farmer describes modern dairy operation – Ikendale Farms

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ikendale Farms, located just west of Walkerton on Concession Road 2, is presently operated by third generation dairy farmers, brothers and partners Tyler and Chris Kuntz, along with their wives.

St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carlsruhe celebrates 150th anniversary

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carlsruhe is celebrating its 150th anniversary on June 25.

Saugeen Hospice holds garage sale fundraiser

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Hospice Inc. held an indoor yard sale at the Walkerton agricultural building on June 10 to raise funds and bring the goal of a residential hospice serving southern Bruce and Grey counties a step closer. While the lengthy government approvals process moves forward, fundraising is already in h

Peabody proposes alternatives for bridge project

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Warden Chris Peabody said he’s planning to bring a notice of motion to Bruce County council on June 15 regarding the Durham Street bridge replacement project in Walkerton.

Durham Street Bridge replacement plans have business community concerned

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With the project to replace Paisley’s venerable bridge over the Saugeen River nearing completion, attention has turned to another bridge over the river, this one in downtown Walkerton.

Over 80 community members attend Water Blessing in Lobies Park

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Talk without action has little meaning, a complaint that’s often been made about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s efforts to redress the legacy of residential schools and enhance the process of reconciliation in this country.

Everleigh and Lylah Spahr get behind the wheel of one of the massive fire trucks on display during the June 6 Walkerton Fire Department touch-a-truck event. How much more fun could an event be? (Pauline Kerr photo)

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Firefighters’ Association Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Firefighters Association hosted its annual breakfast and touch-a-truck event in Walkerton on Saturday. The event drew a large crowd, and had something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Mischief is a real crime, with serious consequences

Pauline Kerr June 14, 2023Columns

The official name for this particular crime is mischief – something that brings to mind naughty children playing “nicky nicky nine doors.”

Craig supports AMO recommendations on removing councillors guilty of harassment

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Emily McIntosh’s presentation to Bruce County council on June 1 on Bill 5, had a last-minute change. Bill 5 was voted down in the legislature the previous day. “This is Plan B,” she said.

Bruce County rescinds long-term care homes’ COVID-19 immunization policy

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county’s long-term care committee of management has voted to rescind the COVID-19 immunization policy, effective immediately.

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Elmwood firefighters breakfast

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Elmwood firefighters hosted a successful breakfast on Saturday, June 3.

To drive or not to drive, that is the question

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Columns

Cars are getting a bad name as major polluters taking up prime downtown real estate that could be turned into sidewalk cafés and sales areas.

Peabody proposes another solution for the Durham Street bridge replacement project

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said in an interview Tuesday, prior to the meeting of Brockton council, that he wants to make sure all possibilities are looked at before the county makes a final decision on how it will proceed with replacement of the Durham Street bridge acros

‘Reunion Two… I do! I do!’ a triumph for County Towne Players

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

What do you get when you take an artfully-crafted script and delightful characters, and spice it up with witty localisms and some really unexpected plot twists? Great entertainment!

Residents upset by use of kill traps in River Bend Park

Pauline Kerr June 7, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bobbi Schmidt and her mother Brenda Sharpe were alarmed when they heard that kill traps had been set in River Bend Park on the long weekend to get rid of a beaver.

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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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