Waterford is ready to sparkle this week as Starlight Shopping returns to downtown for two festive nights. It runs tonight and tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m. Local businesses will stay open late, offering shoppers the chance to find unique gifts in a cozy, small-town Christmas atmosphere. Families can enjoy free visits with ...

The Cancer Support and Resource Program (CSRP) has received a major boost thanks to 100 Women Who Care Norfolk, securing $18,700 at the group's November meeting. The CSRP provides emotional, financial, and practical support for individuals and families touched by cancer, operating entirely on donations. The organizatio...

A Norfolk County resident is facing multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation carried out by the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU). Officers executed a search warrant shortly before 5 a.m. on Tuesday, at a residence on Concession 8 Townsend, with support from the West Region OPP...

With the holiday season in full swing, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is once again reminding parents and caregivers that lottery tickets should never be given to children. Although they may seem like simple stocking stuffers, lottery products are a form of gambling intended strictly for adults 18 and...

Haldimand-Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis is sounding the alarm over the federal government's willingness to remove a longstanding religious exemption from Canada's hate speech laws. In a statement posted to social media, Lewis accused the Liberals of negotiating away religious freedom to secure Bloc Québécois su...

Giving Tuesday arrived yesterday, and Art With Heart Studios is once again asking you to support creative opportunities in Norfolk County. The local nonprofit is hosting its Annual Giving Tuesday Online Auction, running now until Saturday, December 6 at 8 p.m., to help fund scholarship spaces and offset rising material...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: PFLAG - Norfolk County Meeting at Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch from 6:30- 8:30 PM Provides education, advocacy, and support for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer or questioning, and their...

Norfolk County singer-songwriter Olivia Mae Graham is inviting the community to a special holiday concert and album release party on December 7 at the Hungarian Hall in Delhi. Doors open at 1 p.m., where fans will hear festive favourites, original songs, and live performances from her new album, Nobody. Graham, who beg...

Three people have been charged after the Norfolk County OPP investigated three separate intimate partner violence incidents over the weekend. The first incident happened late Friday, November 28, when officers responded to a home just after 11:00 p.m. Police say an altercation inside the residence led to one person bei...

Fanshawe College has officially launched its first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan after two years of consultation with students, employees, and community partners. The five-year plan outlines more than 100 actions across six key areas, including leadership, campus belonging, academics, student and em...

Yesterday (Dec. 1) just after 9:00 p.m., the Norfolk County Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in Walsh. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from a former automotive repair facility now used as a hobby shop for electronic bikes, carts, and similar equipment. Occupants living in the apa...

St. Joseph's School is shining a light on community kindness after its Leadership Team raised more than $800 to support families facing food insecurity in Norfolk County. Students organized a Glow Stick Fundraiser ahead of the Christmas season, working together to sell items and spread awareness about the need for holi...

Haldimand-Norfolk Women's Services is marking Women Abuse Prevention Month with a full slate of awareness activities as part of the Wrapped in Courage campaign. Running throughout November and during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the campaign highlights the urgent need to support survivors and ...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Norfolk County Quilters' Guild's December Meeting at Vittoria & District Community Centre from 1:00 - 4:00 PM We welcome all quilters to our meeting, if you would like to come as a guest, sign up to join, or need further information, please go ...

In November, we spoke about the Haldimand-Norfolk Concert Band's upcoming Christmas concert series. During our conversation with Patricia Misner, she mentioned that the band is currently looking for some additional percussion support. If you are interested in joining or would like to book the band, please contact them ...

A quick-thinking OPP officer and a fast response from local firefighters helped prevent major damage during an attic fire in Port Dover on November 30, 2025. Around 2:50 p.m., the Norfolk County Fire Department was called to a structure fire on Main Street. Two stations and about 20 firefighters responded. The fire was...

The Woodland Cultural Centre is calling on the community to help make a difference this GivingTuesday, December 2, as it launches its "Honouring the Past, Investing in the Future" fundraiser. The goal is to raise $20,000 to support the Centre's work in protecting and sharing Hodinohsho:ni language, culture, a...

The latest Fall Economic Statement (FES) is receiving mixed reviews from Haldimand-Norfolk, with MPP Bobbi Ann Brady calling it a blend of "oranges and lemons." After hearing from many local business leaders, she voted in favour of the FES at Third Reading, noting they supported several measures but also expe...

A Norwich resident has been charged following a lengthy police investigation into a large-scale fraud case involving multiple victims. On March 23, 2023, the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of suspected fraud. After further investigation, officers determined that six victims were defrauded of a...

Ontario communities can now apply for support to tackle one of the province's most harmful invasive plants. The 2026/2027 Invasive Phragmites Control Fund is officially open, with applications encouraged from municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, and incorporated not-for-profit organizations...

The Norfolk General Hospital Foundation is inviting residents across Norfolk County to take part in Giving Tuesday, a global movement encouraging people to give back after the spending of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The charitable day, held each year on the first Tuesday after American Thanksgiving, focuses on suppo...

The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign has delivered another major boost for local causes, raising $108,032.58 across Haldimand and Norfolk. The total represents more than 54,000 cookies sold, with all proceeds supporting community groups, local charities, Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, and the Norfolk Haldimand ...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Sit & Fit at the Waterford Legion from Noon - 12:45 PM Tomorrow: Norfolk County Quilters' Guild's December Meeting at Vittoria & District Community Centre from 1:00 - 4:00 PM We welcome all quilters to our meeting, if you would like to come...

When Jessica Farrell quietly launched The Bread Shed, she never imagined her small sourdough venture would grow into one of Norfolk County's most buzzed-about micro-bakeries. We sat down with Farrell, who said she started giving out the bread as a "thank you", and it just spread from there. As The Bread Shed ...

A major update has been released in a Simcoe homicide case, with police now laying two first degree murder charges against a local man. The investigation began on October 5, 2025, when Norfolk County OPP responded to a home on Head Street South and found 71-year-old Barbara Morgan of Simcoe deceased. A postmortem later...

The Norfolk Night Market Christmas Edition is returning this week, offering what organizers describe as a cozy holiday experience. The festive two-day event runs November 28 from 4 to 9 p.m. and November 29 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds. Angela Hogeveen of the Norfolk County Agricultural Society, ...

The Haldimand-Norfolk Homebuilders Association (HNHBA) wrapped up its biggest Christmas Gala yet after hundreds of guests filled MontHill Golf and Country Club in Caledonia this past Wednesday. It was the first time the long-running event moved to the larger venue, marking a new milestone for the Association. Ontario's...

The Oxford and Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public's help after several railway crossings were damaged earlier this week, leaving safety equipment inoperable. Between 10:00 p.m. on November 24 and 8:30 a.m. on November 25, officers responded to multiple reports of mischief at rail crossing...

Simcoe is ready to sparkle as the 67th Annual Simcoe Christmas Panorama kicks off this weekend! We spoke with Lucas Wilson, a member of the Panorama board of directors, about the popular event and asked him to put it into words for someone who is new to the community. Visitors can contribute through e-transfer to simco...

Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) is celebrating a major achievement after its Laboratory Services Team earned the highest accreditation award from Accreditation Canada Diagnostics. The assessment took place from April 14 to 16, 2025, and confirmed the team's strong performance across more than 420 quality and patient-saf...

The Norfolk County OPP is asking for the public's help after a pickup truck was reported stolen from a property near Teeterville. On Monday, November 24, 2025, officers responded to Burford-Delhi Townline Road around 6:03 p.m. following a report of a missing vehicle. Police say the theft happened sometime between 6:30 ...

Kat Anna, a Norfolk-based men's coach and advocate, is gaining international attention for her growing movement, Men Need Love Too. After years of working with men locally and online, she says she saw a major gap in support surrounding domestic violence. Alongside her public advocacy, Anna runs private coaching and The...

The Rotary Club of Simcoe and the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation are celebrating their shared 100th anniversaries with a major community fundraiser designed to improve patient comfort and safety. Together, they have launched a matching campaign to raise $100,000 for new hospital beds. The Rotary Club will match ev...

MPP Bobbi Ann Brady says her job at Queen's Park is to represent the people of Haldimand-Norfolk - not to "appease" government leadership. In a recent column, she reflected on a debate over Bill 68, the Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2025, where she was criticized by a government member for fo...

The Norfolk County OPP is asking for the public's help after two shoplifting incidents at the same Simcoe business. On Monday, November 24, officers were called to a store on Cedar Street around 8:12 p.m. for a report of stolen alcohol. Police say an unidentified man entered the business shortly before 5 p.m., hid alco...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Slapshot Spaghetti Dinner at the Junior Farmers Building from 5:00 - 9:00 PM This is a fundraiser spaghetti dinner fundraiser to support Simcoe Minor Hockey. Today: Fun Craft Night at the Teeterville Legion from 7:00 - 10:00 PM Bring your own craft...

Fanshawe College's Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus is gearing up to welcome future students, families and community members to its Fall Open House. The event, taking place this Saturday, is designed to showcase programs, staff expertise and the unique advantages of studying close to home. Associate Dean Krista Zilkey sa...

The Ontario government is investing $32 million to expand specialized mental-health services for first responders and public safety personnel. Funding for 2025-26 under the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel program includes $25,000 for Haldimand County Fire Services and $30,000 for Six Nations of the G...

Norfolk County has unveiled the finalists in its Safety Squad naming contest after receiving hundreds of submissions from residents. Voters can now choose from the top three names for each of the seven animal characters representing the county's wards by visiting EngageNorfolk.ca until November 30th. The characters, in...

Meta is urging the federal government to overhaul how age verification works for social media apps in Canada, arguing that responsibility should shift away from individual platforms and onto app stores such as Apple's App Store and Google Play. The company says that a centralized, system-wide method of confirming a use...

Experts urge residents to test their homes during Radon Action Month Health officials are reminding residents that November is Radon Action Month - a time to learn about the dangers of radon and take steps to test and reduce exposure in their homes. Dr. Ethan Toumishey explained that radon is a naturally occurring, col...

The Norfolk County OPP is asking for the public's help as officers investigate the theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) from a property along Highway 24 in Waterford. Police say the incident occurred sometime between November 15 and November 22, when one or more suspects entered the property and removed the vehicle wi...

A community-led reading of A Christmas Carol is set to take the stage in Simcoe this Friday (November 28) at 7:30 p.m., offering audiences a warm and spirited return to Charles Dickens' timeless holiday story. The festive event will be held at St. James United Church on Colborne Street, where organizers say rehearsals ...

The Norfolk HERicanes celebrated a huge weekend with two championship wins at the Kitchener Lady Rangers Fallfest Tournament. The U11 B HERicanes claimed their title with a strong 3-0 victory over Woodstock in the final. The win was especially rewarding after losing to the same team the previous day. The U15 B HERicane...

The Ontario government is preparing to introduce sweeping bail reform legislation that would require accused individuals to pay a cash security deposit upfront before being released - a major departure from the current "promise to pay" system. The proposed reform, part of a broader justice bill being tabled t...

Norfolk County is set to receive a significant boost in provincial support for critical infrastructure upgrades next year. The Ontario government has increased the municipality's 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocation by 10 per cent, bringing the total to $6.9 million. The OCIF program provides pr...

The Norfolk County OPP is asking for the public's assistance after an early-morning break-and-enter attempt at a business along Highway 3 near Courtland. Police say the incident happened at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday. Investigators believe at least two suspects broke into a secure area of the property and attemp...

Ontario's long-awaited EQAO standardized test results will be released next week, according to Education Minister Paul Calandra, who said Monday he delayed the data to conduct a more thorough analysis. The results, which measure math and literacy performance among elementary and secondary students, are typically releas...

A 25-year-old Norfolk County resident is facing a serious charge after officers responded to a break-and-enter in progress on Orchard Avenue Saturday afternoon. On November 22, at around 3:56 p.m., police received a report that an individual was attempting to gain entry to a garage on the property. When officers arrive...

The Grand Erie District School Board has new leadership at the helm following its Annual Meeting. Trustees elected longtime member Brian Doyle as Chair of the Board, while Brantford Trustee Susan Gibson will serve as Vice-Chair for the coming year. Doyle, who represents Haldimand County, enters his 20th year as a Grand...