The Norfolk County Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote Fire Prevention Week. This year's campaign is called "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower" and focuses on preventing fires involving lithium-ion batteries. Fire officials are reminding ...

With the Norfolk County mayoral debate coming up on Tuesday, October 13th, we've reached out to each of the candidates to hear more about their background, why they decided to run, and the issues they would like to address if elected. Over the coming days, we'll be featuring the candidates who have joined us in the stu...

A Norfolk County resident is facing charges following a serious collision in Waterford. As NorfolkToday reported yesterday, the Norfolk County OPP responded to the crash at Thompson Road East and Duncombe Road on Monday, where one of the vehicles caught fire. The driver of the SUV was pulled from the burning vehicle, w...

Only a few things are certain about the upcoming municipal election. One of them is that Ward 6 will have a new councillor. Current councillor Adam Veri is seeking the mayor's seat, meaning one of the four candidates who participated in last week's debate at the Port Dover Community Centre will take over the position. ...

Norfolk County Public Library is giving patrons a chance to clear their overdue fines while helping people in need throughout the community. Fine Free Week is running from October 5 through October 10 at all Norfolk County Public Library branches. During the week, patrons can visit their local branch during regular ope...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: The Norfolk County Fair and Horseshow continues with BIG DEAL WEDNESDAY! Today: St James United Church is offering Parking for the Fair from Oct 6th to the 12th. Parking is $5.00 and a fundraiser for St. James United Church Simcoe. A short walk to ...

Simcoe Little Theatre is getting ready to raise the curtain on its 81st season, bringing a mix of musicals, comedy and Canadian talent to the local stage. Andy Dominick, Head of Shop on the theatre's Leadership Committee, says the season opens November 26 with Shrek the Musical, based on the popular DreamWorks movie. T...

The Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is back, and Young Canada Day kicked things off with a bang Tuesday morning. The grandstand was packed with students representing the Simcoe Sabres, Delhi Raiders, Holy Trinity Titans, Waterford Wolves and Valley Heights Bears. With a Western theme this year, school colours mixed ...

Thompson Road East at Duncombe Road in Waterford was closed for several hours following a serious two-vehicle collision Monday night. Norfolk County OPP responded to the crash, where one vehicle caught fire. Police maintained the road closure for several hours while emergency crews responded to the scene and investigat...

With the Norfolk County mayoral debate coming up on Tuesday, October 13th, we've reached out to each of the candidates to hear more about their background, why they decided to run, and the issues they would like to address if elected. Over the coming days, we'll be featuring the candidates who have joined us in the stu...

Two people have been charged in connection with an ongoing sudden death investigation in Simcoe. The Norfolk County OPP says officers were called to a property on Queen Street North on September 6th after receiving a report of an unresponsive individual. The person was pronounced deceased at the scene. A post-mortem ex...

Norfolk County's Ward 4 candidates shared their views on development, protecting farmland, downtown businesses and rural recreation facilities during a candidates debate in Delhi. Drew Hemsley, Jeni Lambert and incumbent councillor Chris Van Paassen took part in the debate at the Delhi German Home on Tuesday, September...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Norfolk County Quilters' Guild meeting at Vittoria & District Community Centre from 1:00 - 4:00 PM Today: The Norfolk County Fair and Horseshow begins with Young Canada Day. Watch our LIVE Stream at our Facebook pages: 98.9 myFM or 99.7 WOW FM ...

Five nights of motorsports will bring high-octane action to the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show. Norfolk County Agricultural Society General Manager Angela Hogeveen says the motorsports lineup has become a major part of the Fair. The Edge Motorsports Destruction Demolition Derby on Wednesday, featuring Figure 8 Ra...

With the Norfolk County mayoral debate coming up on Tuesday, October 13th, we've reached out to each of the candidates to hear more about their background, why they decided to run, and the issues they would like to address if elected. Over the coming days, we'll be featuring the candidates who have joined us in the stu...

The Gridiron Wire is powered by Smitty's Electrical! Week 2 of the local high school varsity football season brought rivalry games, big scores and plenty of touchdowns across the league Friday. The spotlight was on the annual Mud Jug game between the Simcoe Sabres and Delhi Raiders, a rivalry dating back to 1970. And w...

Haldimand-Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis is seeking answers from the federal government about what Stelco's restructuring could mean for workers and operations at Lake Erie Works in Nanticoke. Lewis has written to Industry Minister Mélanie Joly asking for details about commitments made when Cleveland-Cliffs acquired St...

Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady is calling for changes to Ontario's childcare system, saying families are struggling to find licensed spaces despite lower fees. In a recent column, Brady said parents have told her demand for childcare across Haldimand-Norfolk is well above the available supply. She said some loca...

For many people, the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is a family tradition, but there is much more to the Fair than the midway, food and evening entertainment. Norfolk County Agricultural Society General Manager Angela Hogeveen says the 186-year history of the Fair, along with its timing, helps create something yo...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Sit & Fit at the Waterford Legion 10:30 - 11:15 am A free light exercise program organized by the Alzheimer Society. Today: Monday Night Bingo in support of Abel Enterprises at Simcoe Legion. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Simcoe & District Humane...

The CIBC Run for the Cure returns to Simcoe this Sunday, bringing the community together in support of breast cancer research and programs. Local organizer Gail Catherwood encouraging people across Norfolk County to get involved. Registration at Lions Park, located at 75 Davis Street East, opens at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Op...

Norfolk County is warning residents about a fake Facebook page impersonating the municipality and sharing false information, including fabricated statements attributed to County officials. In a notice, the County says the page is using its official logos, graphics, images and content without authorization, potentially ...

The clock is ticking for anyone looking to save on admission to this year's Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show. Norfolk County Agricultural Society General Manager Angela Hogeveen is encouraging people to jump on the opportunity now. The 186th Norfolk County Fair runs October 6 through 12, featuring seven days of agr...

Norfolk County's Ward 3 will have a new councillor following this month's municipal election, and the three candidates hoping to fill the seat are laying out their priorities. Chris Gill, Doug Moyaert and Hetty Verlinden took part in a candidates debate at the Delhi German Home, alongside candidates running in Wards 2 ...

High school football takes centre stage across Norfolk County today, with four matchups scheduled, including the annual rivalry game between Delhi District Secondary School and Simcoe Composite School. The two schools will meet in the Mud Jug Game, with kickoff scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at Simcoe Composite School. The a...

The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts is celebrating a major milestone by inviting the Brantford community behind the curtain. A free public open house will be held Friday, October 2, from 7 to 9 p.m., marking 40 years since the historic theatre reopened following a major restoration. The celebration falls exact...

Haldimand County OPP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 35-year-old Hamilton man after an extensive search in the Cayuga area. Police say Kyle Laforme was reported missing after officers were dispatched to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Ouse Street in Cayuga at approximately 12:30 p.m. on...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: OLQM Church Rummage Sale at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Delhi in Church Basement from 4:00 - 7:00 pm It will include gently used clothing and runs Saturday as well from 8:00 am - Noon Today: Waterford Legion Fish n' Chips starting at 4:15 pm A great...

A comedy show poking fun at 1950s housewife culture is coming to Port Dover, with plenty of audience participation along the way. Leave it to Cleavage, starring comedians Diana Frances and Port Dover native Karen Parker, takes the stage at Lighthouse Theatre on October 15. Frances originally created the show in British...

Ward 2 voters are getting a clearer picture of where their two council candidates stand on growth, farmland, downtown revitalization and rural recreation. Incumbent Councillor Linda Vandendriessche and challenger Debbie Wilbur shared their views during a candidates debate held September 29 at the Delhi German Home. The...

Mark Stephens, pharmacist co-owner of Roulston's Pharmacy Group in Southwestern Ontario, has been named Pharmacist of the Year by the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA). Stephens has been with Roulston's for more than 35 years, joining the business as a student intern in 1991 before beginning his career as a practic...

Ontario's minimum wage is going up today, giving more than 700,000 workers across the province a pay increase. The general minimum wage has gone up by 35 cents, from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour. The annual adjustment is tied to inflation, with the province setting this year's increase based on a 1.9 per cent change in Ont...

Residents in Norfolk County's Ward 6 will have an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent them on council during an All Candidates Night in Port Dover tonight. The moderated debate is being hosted at the Port Dover Community Centre, located at 801 St. George Street, and will feature candid...

Ontario has completed its latest round of highway speed limit increases, bringing more sections of provincial highways up to 110 kilometres per hour as part of a broader effort to expand the higher limit across the province. The latest changes took effect Wednesday, with speed limits increasing from 100 to 110 kilometr...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Port Dover voters can hear from the candidates running in Ward 6 tonight. The Port Dover Board of Trade is hosting a candidates night at the Port Dover Community Centre, starting at 7 p.m. Today: Her Health Matters Expo at Delhi District German Hom...

The Friends of the Library Simcoe Branch is looking for some enthusiastic voices to help bring a Christmas classic to life. Auditions are being held for this year's dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol, returning after a successful debut last year. Committee chair Amanda Van Schyndel says organizers are looking for fi...

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day to honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting impact of the residential school system on Indigenous Peoples, families and communities. For Alderville First Nati...

The day is about more than remembering the past, it is also an opportunity to learn about the legacy of residential schools and what reconciliation requires today. Sept. 30 is a day for Canadians to remember the children who attended residential schools, honour Survivors and their families, and learn about the lasting ...

Norfolk County will mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, with a number of municipal programs, services and facilities either closed or operating on modified schedules. The day honours residential school Survivors, the children who never returned home, as well as the families and co...

Police are investigating two separate incidents in the region involving officers being injured while carrying out their duties. In Haldimand County, an Ontario Provincial Police officer was injured in a two-vehicle collision involving a police cruiser in Selkirk. The collision happened Monday afternoon at the intersect...

Norfolk County is warning residents about an altered version of one of its waste collection stickers that has been circulating on social media. The County says the image being shared online is an edited version of an official communication used as part of the new waste collection program. The image circulating online a...

Ontario and the federal government have reached a new four-year agreement to extend the national affordable child-care program in the province. The agreement provides funding through at least 2031, offering longer-term certainty for child-care operators and families after Ontario was one of two provinces that had not y...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today: Hemeryk Homes Charity Golf Tournament at MontHill Golf & Country Club, Caledonia starting at 8:00 am All proceeds split 50/50 between Ronald McDonald House Charities and Walsh Public Schoo...

A local Indigenous education initiative that started with four moccasin designs in Ontario is taking a major step forward, going national. The Moccasin Identifier officially launches its national educational kit September 29, expanding its Indigenous history and treaty education resources to classrooms and communities ...

The Dover Coast Ladies Golf League has wrapped up its 2026 season by giving back to a project that will support families across Norfolk and Haldimand. Throughout the season, members hit the course each week while raising money for Williamson House, the future home of Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice. Their efforts r...

Voters in Norfolk County Wards 2, 3 and 4 will have an opportunity to hear from municipal election candidates tonight (Tuesday) in Delhi. The Delhi & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event. It runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the German Home. All confirmed candidates from Wards 2, 3 and 4 have been invited to pa...

The North Shore Highlanders are looking to grow their ranks, and no musical experience is required. The local pipe band is holding an open house today, (September 29) at 6:45 p.m. at the Port Dover Legion, giving people a chance to try the pipes and drums, meet members and learn what joining the band involves. Piper Jo...

Stelco says up to 500 workers could be affected as the company moves to indefinitely idle finishing operations at its Hamilton facilities and concentrate more production at Lake Erie Works in Nanticoke. The company announced the move Monday, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs and a significant decline in demand for its ...

Haldimand-Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis is highlighting what she sees as the changing role of accountants as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used by businesses and governments. In an article published in Professional Accountant Magazine, Lewis, who is the Conservative Shadow Minister for Digital Government and Ar...

Norfolk County says residents diverted seven metric tonnes of organic waste from landfill on the first day of the municipality's new waste collection program. The amount, collected Monday, is roughly equivalent to the weight of a Tyrannosaurus rex. The new curbside system officially launched September 28, introducing a...