Mayor Amy Martin wants staff to focus on existing underused or under developed buildings and encourage developers to utilize them before breaking new ground for housing. This was brought up at a Notice of Motion, meaning it will be officially debated at a council meeting in the future. Written by Matt LeBlanc

The Ontario government is investing millions to help fight bullying in schools and promote student mental health and well-being. In making the announcement, Minister of Education Jill Dunlop said the funding highlights Ontario's commitment to nurturing respectful schools where students thrive emotionally and socially. ...

Renee VanKooten, Vice President of Stelco, has been elected President of the Simcoe & District Chamber of Commerce for a two-year term. The announcement came during the Chamber's Annual General Meeting yesterday, where VanKooten shared her excitement for the future. She emphasized her commitment to innovation, coll...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to unveil a temporary GST break today (Thursday) to ease affordability challenges. But NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criticized the measure as insufficient, calling for permanent tax relief. The NDP has pledged to remove GST from essentials like home heating and groceries. Trudeau's anno...

Long Point Bird Observatory in Port Rowan, is a cornerstone of bird conservation in Canada. Operated by Birds Canada, a national charity, the observatory has been conducting groundbreaking bird research and education since 1960. Dr. Matt Fuirst, Manager of Bird Observatory Operations tells us a little more about what g...

The Grand Erie District School Board will officially open its new Innovation Hub @ Grand Erie tomorrow (Nov 21). This cutting-edge learning space, located at North Park Collegiate in Brantford, is designed to inspire students in grades 7 to 12 to explore advanced tools in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, ...

Norfolk Council kicked off yesterday with a special acknowledgement. You can see the full presentation here, starting shortly after the 2 minute mark. Written by Matt LeBlanc

A Haldimand County woman has been charged following a home invasion in Simcoe. On Tuesday, in the early morning hours, police got a call about the crime on Victoria Street, saying an individual unlawfully entered a residence on the property and interacted with four occupants inside. During the incident, the individual ...

Don't be alarmed - it is only a test. Today, at 12:55 p.m., Canada's emergency alert system will be sending a test alert on your phone, TV, and right here on Oldies 99.7 and 98.9 myFM. It is part of a national test by Alert Ready to check performance and reliability of the system in life-threatening situations.

The Norfolk County Public Library is smiling this week. Port Dover Tim Hortons selected them to be the recipient of their Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign, so staff were on hand helping to decorate the cookies in the lakeside community. 50% of proceeds from Holiday Smile Cookies will support Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, ...

A Toronto resident charged with public intoxication in Simcoe. On Monday night, OPP got a call to Fourteenth Street West regarding the suspected individuals. Officers investigated and took the 38-year-old into custody. The OPP reminds community members that under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, it is illegal ...

Ontario Provincial Police across the West Region are teaming up with municipal police services to launch the annual Festive RIDE campaign. Officially kicking off November 21st, the campaign aims to reduce impaired driving during the holiday season stresses Chief Superintendent Dwight Thib, Commander of OPP West Region....

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: Home Routes artist Mary Simon, in concert at Birds Canada. Join us for a wine and cider tasting provided by Hounds of Erie Winery, followed by great music in an idyllic setting. Tickets here: Tomorrow: Sit & Fit at the Waterford L...

Holiday travellers waiting on passports in the mail do have another course of action as the postal strike drags on. The Federal Government has confirmed disruptions with mailing out the passports. "If you didn't pay for pickup service, the Canada Post labour disruption will delay the delivery of your passport,&quo...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for several brands of carrot products due to possible E. coli contamination. The recall affects baby and whole organic carrot from brands including Compliments Organic, PC Organics, Cal-Organic, and Bunny-Luv, with best-before dates ranging from August 14 t...

Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus and the City of Brantford are launching a free online course, Introduction to Indigenous Matters, starting January 2025. The course aims to teach community members about the history, culture, and experiences of Indigenous peoples, supporting efforts toward truth and reconci...

The Superior Court sided with long-time trustee Carol Ann Sloat, rejecting harsh sanctions by the Grand Erie District School Board. The School Board had said Sloat posted regrettable and misleading public statements on social media about the Board, Board staff, and her role as Trustee. The court found Sloat's alleged b...

An assault in Tillsonburg sent two people to the hospital. In the early morning hours on Sunday, emergency crews were sent out to Dogwood Drive where they found two individuals with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A 21-year-old from Tillsonburg is facing multiple charges including: Assault with a Weapon (two...

The province tabled a bill on Monday that would close supervised consumption sites deemed too close to schools and daycares. Previously, municipalities could apply directly to the federal government for consumption site approval. Ontario plans to launch 19 new homelessness and addiction recovery treatment hubs in addit...

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is trying to track down a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant, who is known to frequent the Brantford area. 69-year-old John Francis Curtin is serving a 5 year, 1 month and 20 day sentence for: Armed Robbery x2 Robbery x2 Possess Weapon or Imitation Break and En...

On Monday, we talked about the fun happening around Jarvis but today - the spotlight is on the big event. You can read more here. Written by Matt LeBlanc

A collision between an SUV and an ATV sent one person to the hospital in Norfolk County. The crash happened on Saturday, November 16th, around 5:45 p.m. on Indian Line Road. Emergency crews, including the Norfolk County OPP, Six Nations Police Service, Norfolk County Paramedics, and the Norfolk County Fire Department, ...

Lorrie Temple, Superintendent of Education at the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB), has announced her retirement effective March 28, 2025. Temple's career spans 30 years in Catholic education, with the last five years dedicated to BHNCDSB. Chair of the Board Rick Petrella praised Temple'...

Community Living Access in Simcoe is marking the 10th anniversary of its Lottery Cash Calendar, a community favorite that supports adults with developmental disabilities. Lucas Wilson, head of the Community Relations tells us about Community Living Access' mission. Only 1,050 calendars are available, and they sell out ...

Haldimand County is set to unveil its fully redesigned website on November 19th, bringing residents a more user-friendly and accessible online experience. The revamped site, a priority project for the current council, features improved search tools, easy-to-use forms, and a cleaner design aimed at enhancing usability f...

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region officers are teaming up with municipal police services to launch the annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. The campaign, begins this Thursday (Nov 21st) and runs to January 1st, aiming to reduce impaired driving during the holiday season. Drivers ...

Things are getting festive down in Jarvis. The Jarvis Light Up is coming up fast, where the the community of Jarvis and Townsend will flip the switch and illuminate the community. We spoke with Elf Lisa Nigh, who says as their celebrate their 5th event, they can't help but note the big growth they've seen. Tomorrow, we...

Small businesses in Norfolk County will feel the pinch if the Canada Post strike carries further into the holiday season, especially those who work from home and have a business model that relies on the mail system. Meagan Adams runs of.her.hands out of her home in Port Rowan. Adams says she does have some of her produ...

Norfolk County wants residents to know that regardless of a mail disruption, residents must meet payment deadlines for County services. Even if physical bills from the County are delayed, the payments are expected to be on time. To stay updated the County suggests residents go to NorfolkCounty.ca or call 519-426-5870, ...

The NDP has announced plans to remove the GST from essential items if elected in the next federal election. The proposal covers pre-made meals, groceries, children's clothing under 15, diapers, home heating, and cellphone and internet bills. The party estimates this would save households about $500 annually. To offset ...

Updgrades are coming to the Langton Community Centre. The price tag for the job is more than expecting, coming in at $332K instead of the allotted $183K. The job includes interior renovations and septic line replacement, hoping to keep that community centre going well into the future. Written by Matt LeBlanc

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: Quiz Night at the Waterford Legion (Nichol Street West, Waterford), the fun starts at 7:00p! Bring your friends or join a group. Tomorrow: Mudmen Concert at La Salette Historic Church (88 LaSalette Road, La Salette). Doors open at 630 ...

A Norfolk County driver is in trouble after police say they clocked them going over 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The 34-year-old was caught at this speed on Monday afternoon on Oakland Road in Brant County. In addition to speeding and stunt driving charges, they had their licence suspended for 30 days and their vehicle ...

With all the news surrounding Canada Post we wanted to know, how often to you use Canada Post, and would you miss it if it were gone? We hit the streets of Norfolk to find out! Most of the people we spoke with do use Canada Post seasonally around Christmas and Birthdays. The people we spoke with also raised questions o...

It's quickly becoming a holiday tradition. The second annual Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign kicks off Monday (Nov. 18) with 100 per cent of proceeds donated to charities and the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. In Simcoe, the recipient is the Salvation Army and Jean Montgomery explains the partnership. Last yea...

Don't bother checking the mail today. Canada Post workers are officially on strike after negotiations with their employer failed just as the busy holiday shopping and shipping season begins. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the strike affects roughly 55,000 employees, leaving mail and parcel deliveries ...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is very concerned about the impact a strike at Canada Post could have on local small businesses. Jasmin Guénette, VP of National Affairs says small businesses rely on the national mail service to send packages, invoices, and recieve payments. The Canadian Federatio...

Toronto is set to be invaded by Swifties Thursday as the Eras Tour makes its long anticipated debut for the first of six shows over two weeks. By checking out the local socials it's apparent that many from our listening area are making the trip. Monica Guerin is going to what will be her second show on the tour, after ...

A recommendation by Norfolk County staff to start meetings earlier was not well received by council. Yesterday (Wednesday), our elected officials looked at a staff report that reviewed the 2025 calendar, setting dates and times for meetings. In that report, staff recommended that Council and Council-in-Committee meetin...

A whole new world of books and resources will soon be at your fingertips with the Norfolk County Public Library. They are set to launch their new and improved Inter LibraryLoan service that will give patrons access to resources from libraries across Ontario. Their current INFOntario service will be temporarily suspende...

Norfolk OPP are asking the public for help identifying a man involved in a shoplifting incident in Simcoe on November 8th. Around 7:30 p.m., the suspect entered a business on Queensway East, concealed a quantity of alcohol, and left without paying. The OPP responded to the theft at approximately 7:42 p.m. The suspect i...

For many Canadians, the Christmas kettles are their only point of contact with The Salvation Army all year. And this year's campaign kicks off Friday and we spoke with Doug Montgomery, Kettle Coordinator, about the significance of this yearly campaign for the residents of Norfolk. Their community programs include famil...

The Norfolk County OPP has confirmed that a missing teen from Waterford has been found safe. The young woman was reported missing on November 12th after last being seen on Main Street South, Waterford, on November 11th. The OPP thanks the public for their help. Written by Jeremy Hall

Following a media release from Norfolk County the following details have been confirmed. Norfolk County Fire Department tackled five structure fires in three locations from the evening of November 12 to the early hours of November 13. Crews from seven Norfolk stations and two Brant County stations responded, deploying ...

Further to our story on Trillium Care Norwich retirement home officially closed Monday (Nov. 11), leaving families scrambling to find new housing for their loved ones. The closure follows allegations of financial mismanagement and a fraud investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The home announced on Oct. ...

The Norfolk OPP are looking into a series of fires that took place starting last night (November 12) going into this morning (November 13). The first fire was reported at an address on Windham East Quarter Line, several structures caught fire but were uninhabited. In the early morning hours, a second call came in about...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: World Kindness Day, Open Doors will be handing out socks, gloves, hats and blankets in the community. They will be at the billboards (hwy#3 & #24) from 1030am till noon with our Kindness Banner. Come and be the "I" in kin...

Our elected officials are receiving an update today (Wednesday) on how this year's beach season went in Port Dover. The 2024 beach program ran from June 15 to September 2, covering 68 days and employing contracted security officers. Security efforts totaled over 703 hours, with no charges issued; compliance was achieve...

A large fire overnight in Norfolk. Police say multiple structures were on fire, but they were all uninhabited. You still may run into road closures if you take Windham East Quarter Line Rd. We have reached out to the fire department for more information on the blaze.

Leona Fletcher of Simcoe is celebrating after winning $50,000 with INSTANT $50K CASINO. The mother and grandmother has been a loyal lottery player for decades, enjoying her weekly ONTARIO 49 tickets and occasional INSTANT games during grocery trips. After winning smaller prizes before, Leona purchased the lucky ticket ...