Norfolk County and the Long Point Region Conservation Authority are monitoring low water levels at the Waterford Ponds. A Level 1 Low Water Advisory has been issued after an unusually hot, dry summer. Officials say beaver dams and low rainfall may be contributing to the problem. There is no threat to public safety, and...

Norfolk County Council received an update on the Norfolk-Haldimand Community Hospice on Tuesday. The hospice has been top of mind for many in the community following the Live Like Luke Cross Country fundraiser. CEO Andrea Binkle gave a deputation to council saying they hope to have a shovel in the ground by June of nex...

Norfolk County and the Grand River Conservation Authority are among local groups receiving new support from Ontario's Invasive Species Action Fund. The program is funding 116 projects across the province to tackle invasive plants, insects, and other species threatening ecosystems. Ontario faces the highest number of in...

The Ontario government is proposing new safety rules for child-care facilities following a tragic crash at a Richmond Hill daycare that claimed the life of a toddler and left several others injured. On Wednesday, an SUV struck the First Roots Early Education Academy, killing an 18-month-old boy and injuring six other c...

Brantford Police Service has stepped in to correct widespread rumors online and in the community falsely alleging that an assault or sexual assault occurred in Cedarland Park. Detectives confirmed in an official statement that no such incident took place. The police are urging residents to rely only on credible sources...

Norfolk County Council approved a move that will see the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board transfer historic school records into the Norfolk County Archives. The move would make decades of educational history more accessible to the public while ensuring proper long-term preservation. Councillor Tom...

A Haldimand/Norfolk OPP Community Street Crime Unit investigation has led to multiple drug charges against a Simcoe man. On Wednesday, September 10, just after 2:00 p.m., officers arrested 47-year-old Jason Balcomb on Culver Street. Police say a search uncovered suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, Canadian cu...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Mudmen at Royal Canadian Legion in Teeterville from 6:00 - 10:00 PM $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door. Children under 10 free. Tomorrow: Axtion Sports Jam for Child and Youth Mental Health at the Waterford Skatepark from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Axt...

A young Norfolk County resident is taking her passion for volunteering and running to new heights. Bailey Pinkney, 22, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $3,000. Donations can be made through her GoFundMe page. Written by Jeremy Hall

Fanshawe College says all campuses will remain open and classes will continue as scheduled despite a strike by full-time support staff that began today (Thursday). The strike, organized by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), affects all of Ontario's 24 public colleges. While professors, part-time staff,...

Concerns are being raised in Port Dover after new fencing appeared at the entrance to the pier. Ward 6 Councillor Adam Veri clarified online that the barrier was put up as a safety measure by the Port Dover Harbour Authority. The Authority, which manages the pier on behalf of the federal government, says the fence will...

An update to the low water levels at the Waterford Ponds, something that has been a concern for residents. Councillor Kim Huffman says county staff have confirmed there is no hole in the dam and that drones identified large beaver dams, some on private property, affecting water flow. A meeting with the Conservation Aut...

Simcoe Strong is calling on the community to come together for a grassroots downtown cleanup this Saturday (Sept 13), from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Organizer Josh Parson says the group will meet by the flagpole at the County Administrative Building before rolling up their sleeves to pick up litter and pull weeds. "This i...

In a narrow 5-4 vote at Tuesday's meeting, Norfolk County Council decided that the next term of council will receive a significant pay increase. The decision was to link future pay levels to the salaries of Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). Under the approved formula, the mayor's salary will be set at 75...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Domino's Pizza in Delhi is raising money for Norfolk County Terry Fox Run. Use code TFR over phone or online and 30 percent of the purchase will be donated. TODAY: Delhi Legion General Meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion in Delhi from 7:00 - 9:00 ...

Do you want to cut loose for a good cause? Yesterday, we told you about the changes at the Routes to Roots Film Festival, looking to get more youth involved in the film and digital content world. In order to help with that, funds will be needed - and so those behind the idea came up with a fun way to get the community ...

Norfolk County has resolved a long-running development dispute through mediation with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), with the county saying they have avoided what would have been a costly and unwinnable legal battle. The case involved a proposed three-storey mixed-use development at 487 Norfolk Street South in Simcoe...

Haldimand Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley has been found guilty of violating the municipality's Code of Conduct following an investigation by Integrity Commissioner David Boghosian. The Haldimand Free Press broke the news, says the report concludes that Bentley leaked confidential emails connected to a contentious health uni...

Police are investigating after a truck was damaged in Simcoe. OPP say the incident happened Friday evening on Norfolk Street North, where a pickup was vandalized while parked on private property. The damage was reported the next day. Officers are asking anyone with information to contact Norfolk OPP.

Communities across Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk will gather today to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with events aimed at raising awareness and offering hope. Ceremonies were held in Brantford and Paris, while local organizations hosted walks, community barbecues, and grief support sessions. Residents were also enco...

Norfolk OPP are asking for help after a black 2024 NCM T7s e-bike was stolen in Waterford. Police say the theft happened overnight Sunday when suspects entered a shed on Normandy Court. A photo of a similar e-bike has been released. Anyone with information is urged to call OPP.

Premier Doug Ford is pushing municipalities to scrap automated speed cameras, calling them a cash grab that does little to improve road safety. The comments come after Toronto reported more than 800 incidents of vandalism against its 17 speed cameras this year, which generated over $45 million in fines in 2025 alone. F...

A Brantford woman has been charged after an assault investigation near Turkey Point. Norfolk OPP say the incident happened Saturday night on Mole Sideroad, when a group of people got into a dispute and an edged weapon was displayed. No injuries were reported. Police arrested 72-year-old Brenda Bartlett, who faces two c...

Your Money, Your Community featuring Lara Rockefeller. Many people spent the summer doing many activities. Whether is flying overseas, or a family trip out of town, those bills can easily add up over those two months. We spoke with Lara Rockefeller, a Mortgage Specialist at Premiere Mortgage Centre, who suggests everyo...

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says a decision is coming soon on the future of five former Hockey Canada players acquitted in a high-profile sexual assault case. The five were acquitted July 24 in London, Ontario. The case, tied to a hotel room encounter more than seven years ago, sparked national debate about conse...

The Routes to Roots film festival is looking to ignite a passion for film making in our local youth. We spoke with vice chair Jim Carroll about their new and exciting plan. You can read more about the first big fundraiser tomorrow as a follow up to this story.

The Norfolk County Agricultural Society has announced the headline concerts for this year's Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show, set to take place October 7-13, at the fairgrounds in Simcoe. The annual event, which draws more than 100,000 visitors, will once again feature major live performances alongside agricultural...

Norfolk County is taking steps to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in local government, with council directing staff to begin drafting a policy that will guide how the fast-changing technology is used across county operations. The move comes as municipalities across Ontario grapple with how to embrace innova...

A Simcoe resident is facing multiple charges after police raided an illicit cannabis operation on McDowell Road East. Haldimand-Norfolk OPP and partner units executed a search warrant September 3, seizing cannabis products, equipment, stolen trailers, and cash. The forty-seven-year-old man of Norfolk County faces sever...

Home care nurses across Ontario are calling for pay equity, saying they deserve the same wages as their hospital-based colleagues as bargaining begins on a new contract. The Ontario Nurses' Association, which represents about 230 nurses working in home care with the Victorian Order of Nurses, argues that the wage gap h...

As students across Haldimand-Norfolk return to school, MPP Bobbi Ann Brady is highlighting the importance of STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math-in shaping Ontario's future workforce. Brady praised the Grand Erie District School Board's Innovation Hub, launched in November 2024, for its hands-on approach to...

The Terry Fox Run will once again bring the community together in Simcoe on Sunday, September 14, marking the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. This year's event takes place at Simcoe Lions Ballpark (75 Davis Street East), starting with registration at 10 a.m. Opening ceremonies begin around 10:30 a.m.,...

The question of whether to loosen boating restrictions at Port Dover beach will be back before Norfolk County Council this week, following months of public consultation and a divisive debate over safety and access. A public survey conducted between April and May drew 364 participants, with respondents asked whether the...

Premier Doug Ford says he'll bring forward new legislation this fall in honour of Andrew Cristillo, a father of three killed in a crash involving an alleged dangerous driver. Ford met with Cristillo's family Friday and pledged to support "Andrew's Law," which includes lifetime driving bans for the most seriou...

Simcoe resident Jean Montgomery has been honoured with the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers. For more than 30 years, she has supported youth in the Norfolk Youth Basketball Association, helping athletes build confidence and sportsmanship. Her efforts also extend to early childhood education, youth rehabilitation, and m...

Norfolk County Council is set to debate how much its next term of elected officials will be paid, with several options on the table that could significantly change salaries for the mayor and councillors. Currently, Norfolk's mayor earns $95,933 while councillors earn $42,054, compensation levels that staff note are low...

The boil water advisory for White Oaks Village in Hagersville and the Nanticoke Business Park was officially lifted over the weekend. Grand Erie Public Health says water quality testing confirms the system now meets all provincial safety standards. The advisory was issued September 4 and lifted two days later by the Ac...

Young business minds across Norfolk County are getting the chance to turn their ideas into reality through a new program at Art With Heart Studio. The studio has launched a series of Kids Entrepreneurial Skills workshops, made possible through a Community Economic Development Grant from Venture Norfolk. We spoke with E...

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a third case of "swatting" in Haldimand County this week, raising new concerns about public safety and wasted emergency resources. On September 4, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers responded to a reported family dispute at a residence on Haldimand Roa...

Norfolk County has acknowledged concerns from residents regarding unusually low water levels at the Waterford Ponds. In partnership with the Long Point Region Conservation Authority, officials say they are actively investigating the matter, which involves multiple property owners and interconnected water systems. The c...

The temperatures are starting to drop since the heat wave we had this summer. However the Ontario SPCA is reminding us we are not out of the clear when leaving pets inside of vehicles. Here's Katelyn Stojadinov She says locally there have been no reports of any serious situations to have to rescue pets from hot cars wh...

A local business owner and firefighter are being recognized for their lifesaving efforts following a serious collision near Port Dover in June 2024. When a motorcyclist became trapped under a pickup truck, Henry Eising, owner of Eising's Garden Centre, used a forklift to lift the vehicle while a firefighter built cribb...

Norfolk OPP are investigating after suspects tried to steal a pickup truck. The attempted theft took place on Thompson Road East in Waterford. The incident occurred overnight between September 1 and 2, leaving the truck damaged. While the vehicle wasn't stolen, police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is set to return October 7-13, marking its 185th year as one of Ontario's largest and longest-running agricultural events. Advance tickets are now officially available online at norfolkcountyfair.com and at all Roulston's Pharmacy locations across Norfolk County. Fairgoers can t...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: CLOTHING GIVEAWAY at St. James United Church, 150 Colborne St. S. Simcoe Friday September 5th, 6-8PM and Saturday September 6th, 8:30-11:00AM Tomorrow: Fish and Chips at the Army Navy Air Force Club from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tomorrow: Delhi Legion Kar...

Dan and Suzanne Avey are celebrating a major milestone this weekend - their one-year anniversary with Kingfisher Cafe. It was September of 2024 that the coffee shop reopened, revamped, and run by the family. For more updates and behind-the-scenes peeks, follow Kingfisher Cafe on social media or visit their website.

Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses in White Oaks Village in Hagersville and the Nanticoke Business Park effective Thursday, September 4, until further notice. The advisory was issued after routine testing detected the presence of bacteria in local water samples...

Residents can now register for Norfolk County's fall Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events, providing a safe way to dispose of harmful materials. Collection days will be held in Simcoe on October 4 and Langton on October 25, with appointment slots available online. Accepted items include batteries, propane tanks, p...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to scrap the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, claiming it has shut young Canadians out of the job market. Poilievre argued the program allows corporations to hire low-wage labour instead of local workers, pointing to companies like Tim Hortons a...

A Norfolk County man is facing multiple charges after an assault investigation in Delhi on Sunday evening. On August 31, the Norfolk OPP responded to a report of an assault at a property on Talbot Road. Police determined that two individuals were involved in an altercation, during which one assaulted the other. Minor i...