Norfolk County Council will be discussing a draft Short-Term Rental (STR) by-law at its meeting tomorrow. The by-law, outlined in Report CAO-26-013, is part of an effort to regulate short-term rental activity in the county, which has grown significantly in recent years through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. Currently,...

Last week saw HPV Awareness Day, a day that aims to educate the public, normalize conversations and encourage vaccination and screening to prevent HPV related cancers, including cervical cancer. With the issue still top of mind, we spoke with Dr. Christine Palmay. Key prevention strategies include, vaccination, tobacco...

The Simcoe & District Chamber of Commerce has announced its lineup for the Third Annual Norfolk Innovation Frontier Forum, taking place Thursday, April 9, at the Delhi German Home. The full-day forum brings together business leaders, tourism organizations, non-profits, and community partners to explore leadership, ...

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is issuing multiple Flood Warning messages for communities along the Grand River, including Grand Valley, St. Jacobs, New Hamburg, Ayr, West Montrose, Drayton, Brantford, and Haldimand County, while a Flood Watch remains in effect for the remainder of the watershed. Warm we...

The South Coast Special Needs Kids closed out their season in spectacular fashion, rallying to a 9-5 victory over the Ontario Provincial Police West Region team. At one point, the game was tied 4-4, but the athletes pulled together to finish strong in a thrilling matchup that had fans cheering throughout. Community sup...

A community initiative in Simcoe is helping ensure local students can celebrate graduation and prom without the financial stress. Project Prom, invites students to browse and take home formal wear completely free of charge. The event will take place April 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Simc...

West Haldimand General Hospital has fully implemented a new digital pre-triage tool in its Emergency Department, helping speed up care and improve the patient experience. Following a pilot launched in May 2025, the hospital has made EmergConnect part of daily operations. The secure self-registration system allows patie...

A Wheatley man has been fined $4,500 for multiple commercial fishing violations on Lake Erie. The Ontario Court of Justice heard that Robert Johnston failed to retrieve gill nets within the required time frame, did not report lost nets, allowed fish suitable for consumption to spoil, and failed to maintain accurate cat...

Members of the community are being invited to come out this weekend to cheer on a special hockey matchup in Norfolk County. The Norfolk County OPP will once again take part in its annual sledge hockey game against the South Coast Special Needs Kids team. Constable Jeremy Renton was there at the very beginning, and he s...

Residents in Haldimand-Norfolk will soon have access to in-person support for federal benefit applications through a series of outreach clinics hosted in Caledonia. Service Canada will have an Outreach Specialist onsite at the Community Support Centre Haldimand-Norfolk to assist clients with pension-related questions a...

The Norfolk County Fire Department has announced two new leadership appointments, recognizing the dedication and experience of two long-serving members. District Chief Jackie Mussel has been appointed to lead Station 8 in Fairground, while District Chief Josh Lightheart will serve as District Chief at Station 11 in Vit...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Grace United Church Fundraiser Dinner to purchase a heat pump is happening at Grace United Church Hall in Port Dover. Friday Mar 6, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Serving ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables & other sides, plus fruit pie for dessert, all for $ ...

We lose an hour of sleep this weekend as clocks spring forward - but fire officials say it's also an important reminder not to lose sight of safety at home. The Norfolk County Fire Department is once again using the time change as an opportunity to remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Writt...

It's not just gas prices that are going up in light of the escalated tensions in the Middle East. We saw them jump 6 cents a litre on Wednesday and they'll go up 3 more cents today (Thursday). The President of Canadians For Affordable Energy, Dan McTeague says an even more extreme jump in the price of diesel fuel could...

A youth from Norfolk County is facing charges following a police investigation into alleged threats made online. Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police say officers were called to investigate a report involving threats on Sunday, March 1 at approximately 9:23 p.m. According to police, the incident involved an electro...

Two Ontario farm families will compete this spring for the province's 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer title, an honour recognizing innovation, leadership and community involvement in agriculture. Tyler and Allison McBlain of Caledonia and Drew and Heather Spoelstra of Binbrook have been named this year's nominees. The wi...

The federal government's transition toward electric vehicles must not come at the expense of rural Canadians, according to Haldimand-Norfolk Member of Parliament Leslyn Lewis. In an Op-Ed sent to the radio station, Lewis said policies designed to reduce emissions need to recognize the different realities faced by rural...

Paper report cards are set to return to Ontario public schools as the provincial government moves to provide families with more options for accessing student progress reports. The office of Education Minister Paul Calandra confirmed Wednesday that the ministry is working to ensure report cards are available in printed ...

Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's help after a golf cart was reported stolen from a rural property. Officers were called to a property on Windham Road 14 in Windham Centre shortly before 8 a.m. on Monday, March 2, after receiving a report of a theft. Investigators say one or more unid...

A Waterford resident is working to revive Scouting in the community and is calling on local volunteers to help make it happen. Matthew Metcalfe, who grew up in Scouting himself, says he hopes to launch a new Cub Scout group in Waterford as early as this fall if enough adult volunteers step forward. Metcalfe first joine...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Norfolk Musical Arts Festival Senior Cup Competitions at St James United Church, Simcoe from 7:00 - 9:00 pm Senior competitors chosen by the respective adjudicator will compete for the following awards: Ellen J. Hellyer Memorial Cup for Voice, Rota...

Fans of The Beatles, and there are many, are being offered a rare glimpse of the band's world in the early 1960s as well as intimate views of its members. 'Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-1964: Eyes of the Storm' is being exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto until June 7th. It features more than 250 photo...

A member of the Ontario Provincial Police in Norfolk County is being formally recognized for his role in helping bring a disturbing string of cemetery thefts to an end. PC Murray has received a Regional Commander's Letter for Exemplary Performance of Duty for his proactive work during an investigation that deeply impac...

New figures from the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® show a mixed housing market picture for February, with modest monthly rebounds but continued year-over-year declines - including locally in Norfolk and Haldimand. Across Cornerstone's market areas, 928 homes were sold in February 2026, marking a 14.7 per cen...

An educator with deep roots in the local community is being recognized for making a lasting difference in the lives of students and families. At its February meeting, the Grand Erie District School Board presented three Learn Lead Inspire Awards, celebrating individuals who demonstrate leadership, compassion and commit...

The Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a theft in Port Dover. Officers with the Norfolk County OPP responded on February 26, at approximately 9:44 a.m. to a report of a theft on Thompson Drive. The investigation determined that around 7:51 p.m. the pre...

Nearly 100 walkers bundled up and took to the streets of downtown Simcoe Saturday for the annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser, and organizers say the total continues to climb. The family-friendly winter walk supports local programs serving people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness. In Simcoe, the event...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Norfolk Woodlot Owners Association - AGM at the Delhi District German Home from 6:30 - 9:00 pm Annual General Meeting - March 4, 2026 at the Delhi German Home- 6:30 -9:00 pm. Anyone interested in Norfolk woodlots is welcome. Visit the many displays...

Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) are drawing responses from post-secondary institutions as the province shifts its student aid model toward more loans and fewer grants beginning this fall. Under the revised framework, students will receive a maximum of 25 per cent of their OSAP funding as non-re...

The Ontario Provincial Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a shoplifting investigation in Simcoe. Officers responded Friday, February 20 at approximately 8:56 p.m. to a reported theft in progress at a business on West Street. Police say an unidentified female entered the ...

Ontario and Nova Scotia have signed what is being described as a historic direct-to-consumer alcohol agreement aimed at removing trade barriers between the two provinces. Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston formalized the deal on March 2 in Toronto. The agreement will allow consumers in both provinces...

Norfolk County says the Port Rowan Bulk Water Depot remains temporarily closed as crews continue working to resolve issues affecting the water intake at the Port Rowan Water Treatment Plant. In an update issued March 2, 2026, the municipality confirmed the closure is a continuation of the service disruption first annou...

A new study suggests the number of young men contacting Ontario's mental health helpline for gambling-related issues has surged since the province expanded online gambling. The research, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, examined contacts to ConnexOntario - the province's free, 24-hour menta...

The Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's help as they investigate two separate theft incidents in Port Dover and Simcoe. Officers first responded Monday, February 23 at approximately 8:55 a.m. to a report of a theft on Angler Avenue in Port Dover. Police say that sometime overnight, one or more unident...

Education workers, parents and community members are set to gather in Harmony Square in Brantford later today to call for increased funding for Ontario's publicly funded schools. The rally is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3 at 4:15 p.m. and is being organized by local education unions representing more than 5,500 public...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Norfolk County Quilters' Guild - March Meeting at the 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...

The Vittoria & District Foundation has been quietly supporting youth programs in Vittoria and across Norfolk County for nearly 30 years. The organization was formed in the fall of 1996 after Vittoria celebrated its 200th anniversary with a massive reunion. President Joan Norman said former residents from far and wi...

One person is facing multiple charges following an attempted robbery in Simcoe. The Ontario Provincial Police say officers, along with members of the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, responded to a business on Queensway West at approximately 6:10 a.m. on Thursday, February 26. Police allege that...

A Port Dover family is celebrating a $10,000 win on Family Feud Canada. The Azzopardi family - team captain Rachel, her brothers Joshua, Joseph, and Zachary, along with their mother Mary - appeared on the nationally televised game show after Rachel secretly submitted an application and audition video without initially ...

Nearly 100 walkers bundled up and hit the streets of downtown Simcoe Saturday for the annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. The family-friendly winter walk supports local programs serving people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness. In Simcoe, the event raises funds for Youth Unlimited YFC Norfolk, which ...

An advocacy coalition of farmers and environmental organizations is calling on Health Canada to implement mandatory labelling requirements for pork derived from gene-edited pigs recently approved for sale in Canada. Earlier this year, Health Canada approved the sale of pigs genetically edited to resist Porcine Reproduc...

The Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's assistance following two recent break-and-enter incidents in Waterford and Simcoe. Officers first responded Sunday, February 22 at approximately 8:51 a.m. to a property on Highway 24 in Waterford. Police say the investigation determined that sometime between Feb...

Booster Juice has officially opened its doors in Simcoe, marking the arrival of the popular smoothie and juice brand in the community. The new location, situated in the former Hi Way Restaurant building on the Queensway, held a Friends and Family event on Saturday before opening to the general public Sunday morning at ...

The Norfolk Music and Arts Festival is back this week, marking another year of performances, competition, and celebration - and this year carries special significance as the organization recognizes its 40th anniversary. Running March 2 to March 5, the week-long festival will feature musicians, vocalists, speech arts co...

Police are searching for a suspect following an attempted robbery at a business in Simcoe. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police, along with the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, responded to a report of an attempted robbery at a business on Queensway West on Thursday morning. Investigators sa...

The Norfolk Home and Lifestyle Show is set to open its doors tonight and all weekend at The Aud in Simcoe. Renee VanKooten, President of the Simcoe and District Chamber of Commerce, says the show is designed to give homeowners, families, and lifestyle enthusiasts a one-stop opportunity to explore products, services, an...

The federal government has announced more than $41 million in funding to support cancer prevention research across Canada. According to a news release, six research funding organizations contributed to the investment, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Terry Fox Research Institute, and the Canadi...

One person has been charged following a stabbing incident in Dunnville earlier this year. The Ontario Provincial Police say officers from the Haldimand detachment, along with the West Region Emergency Response Team, were called to a Lock Street address on Tuesday, January 6, for a report of a stabbing. When officers ar...

Residents of all ages are invited to take part in "Boccia Week in Ontario" at the Simcoe Recreation Centre. The free event, on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., is part of a province-wide initiative encouraging as many people as possible to try boccia during a single week. Boccia is a precision-based sport s...

Police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery that took place inside Lynden Park Mall earlier this week. According to the Brantford Police Service, officers were called to a jewelry store in the mall on Monday, at approximately 4:25 p.m. after four masked male suspects entered the business, smashed glass display ca...