Ontario Provincial Police have identified the man who died following an altercation in Vanessa this week. Norfolk County OPP say the victim was 28-year-old Rajay Baker of Portland, Jamaica. Police were called to an address on Brantford Road 4 shortly after 9:30 Wednesday morning, where they found Baker with life-threat...

Harvest season may be winding down, but Norfolk County drivers are being reminded that farm equipment is still a common sight on local roads. The OPP is asking motorists to slow down and be patient when approaching tractors, combines and other farm machinery. Large equipment often travels much slower than regular traff...

Norfolk County Clerk William Tigert has declared the 2026 Municipal Council and School Board Election results official, confirming Adam Veri as the next mayor while a tie in Ward 4 requires a recount. Veri received 5,884 votes to win the mayoral race. A total of 20,162 ballots were cast, representing a turnout of 33.01...

The Ontario Provincial Police have charged one person with second-degree murder following a fatal incident in Norfolk County. Police say officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment responded to an altercation involving two people at an address on Brantford Road 4 shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, ...

Haldimand Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis is calling for action from the federal government as planned job cuts at Stelco create uncertainty for local steelworkers and their families. Stelco's plans could affect up to 500 workers across its Hamilton and Nanticoke operations. The company plans to idle finishing operations in Ha...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Dress Purple Day in Norfolk County Dress Purple Day encourages Ontarians to recognize that strong families are built through strong community connections, and that supporting children and families is a shared responsibility. The campaign promotes a...

The Holy Trinity Titans cheer team is celebrating a return to the top after capturing first place at Young Canada Day at the Norfolk County Fair. The victory came after weeks of early mornings, long practices and plenty of work behind the scenes to prepare the team's rodeo-themed routine. Norfolk Today spoke with Aness...

A Norfolk County man is facing several charges following an impaired driving investigation involving an electric bicycle in downtown Simcoe. Norfolk County OPP say an officer was on patrol in the early morning hours on Saturday when they observed someone operating an e-bike near the intersection of Robinson Street and ...

The ongoing dispute between Ottawa and Stelco's American owner is showing no signs of slowing down, with Cleveland-Cliffs insisting it has fulfilled its obligations to Canada despite planned layoffs at its Ontario operations. The issue carries particular significance for Norfolk County, where Stelco operates its Lake E...

A section of the Lynn Valley Trail in Simcoe will be temporarily closed beginning Thursday, October 29, as Norfolk County undertakes repairs to address erosion along the popular trail. The closure will affect the section between Norfolk Street South and the Rotary Bridge, near the Brook Conservation Area trails. Accord...

Norfolk County OPP are asking for the public's assistance as they investigate a property damage incident in Courtland. Police were called to a property on Adams Street shortly after noon on Saturday following a report of mischief. Investigators determined that sometime between Wednesday and Saturday one or more unident...

Residents across Haldimand, Norfolk, Brantford and Brant County are being encouraged to wear purple this Thursday to show children, youth and families that support is available when they need it. Dress Purple Day takes place October 29 as part of a province-wide awareness campaign. Child and Family Services of Grand Er...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: BINGO Night at Waterford District Hight School and doors open at 5:00 pm Community members welcome! All funds raised support student extracurricular activities. Must be 18+ to play. Tomorrow: Dress Purple Day in Norfolk County Dress Purple Day enco...

Norfolk residents can grab their dancing shoes and get ready to rock around the clock this Friday, all while supporting an important piece of equipment for Norfolk General Hospital. The Norfolk General Hospital Foundation is turning back the clock with Iris' Sock Hop, running from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Greens at Renton. ...

Liz Whiton and Eva Dixon have secured the two Grand Erie District School Board trustee seats representing Norfolk County's Wards 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, according to unofficial election results. Whiton led with 6,396 votes, accounting for 39.90 per cent of votes cast in the race. Dixon followed with 5,626 votes, or 35.09 per...

Norfolk County's next council will feature a mix of returning councillors and new representatives, with one seat still unresolved following a tie in Ward 4. Unofficial results show incumbents retaining their seats in Wards 1, 2, 5 and 7. New representatives were elected in Wards 3 and 6, along with a newcomer filling W...

Adam Veri will be Norfolk County's next mayor. Veri, who has represented Ward 6 since 2022, will succeed Amy Martin, who did not seek re-election. Veri expressed gratitude for his big win. He added voters don't want the big promises, or to be pandered to. They want to hear what's happening in Norfolk County and why. Ve...

Jake Vandendool will be Haldimand County's next mayor, according to unofficial municipal election results. The entrepreneur and former Ontario Provincial Police special constable received 9,253 votes, ahead of incumbent Shelley Ann Bentley with 5,209. Andy Griffin received 2,091 votes, while Jesse Little received 377. ...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Tomorrow: BINGO Night at Waterford District Hight School and doors open at 5:00 pm Community members welcome! All funds raised support student extracurricular activities. Must be 18+ to play. Thursday: Dress Purple Day in Norfolk County Dress Purple Day e...

For many people, reading a simple page can be a daily challenge that others may never notice. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, bringing attention to learning differences that can affect reading and writing. Pattie Curran, a book store owner, says dyslexia affects one in five people. Curran hopes continued awareness...

Norfolk County voters have largely opted for continuity at the council table, returning several incumbents and electing Ward 6 councillor Adam Veri as the next mayor. A total of 20,162 votes were cast this year, up from 19,401 in the previous election - an increase of 761, or approximately 3.9 per cent. Sitting council...

Every ballot mattered in Norfolk County's Ward 4 race, where the complete reported results show an exact tie between Jeni Lambert and incumbent Chris Van Paassen. Both candidates received 858 votes, each accounting for 40.36 per cent of ballots cast in the three-candidate contest. Drew Hemsley finished with 410 votes, ...

Adam Veri will be Norfolk County's next mayor, according to unofficial election results. The Ward 6 councillor and deputy mayor won the seven-candidate race to succeed Amy Martin, who did not seek re-election. Veri campaigned on affordability, economic development and a long-term plan for Norfolk's downtowns, starting ...

Hetty Verlinden will be Ward 3's next representative on Norfolk County council, according to unofficial election results. Verlinden won the three-candidate race against Chris Gill and Doug Moyaert. She will replace longtime councillor Michael Columbus, who did not seek re-election. During the campaign, Verlinden suppor...

Tom Masschaele will return as Ward 1's representative on Norfolk County council, according to unofficial election results. The incumbent defeated challenger Greg D'Hulster to retain the seat representing Port Rowan, St. Williams and the ward's surrounding rural communities. During the campaign, Masschaele highlighted t...

Kim Huffman will return as Ward 7's representative on Norfolk County council, according to unofficial election results. The incumbent defeated challenger Warren Cummings to retain the seat. During the campaign, Huffman highlighted her community connections and experience on council as reasons voters should return her t...

Linda Vandendriessche will return as Ward 2's representative on Norfolk County council, according to unofficial election results. The incumbent defeated challenger Debbie Wilbur to retain the seat. During the campaign, Vandendriessche emphasized expanding Norfolk's tax base to help address infrastructure costs, identif...

Zvonko Horvat will be Ward 6's next representative on Norfolk County council, according to unofficial election results. Horvat won the four-candidate race against Ray Hunter, Bill Jukes and Pam Taylor. He will replace Adam Veri, who ran for mayor rather than seeking re-election in Ward 6. During the campaign, Horvat sa...

Alan Duthie and Ryan Boyko appear set to represent Ward 5 on Norfolk County council, based on preliminary election results. The pair are leading the field of 10 candidates competing for the ward's two seats. During the campaign, both supported higher-density housing in established neighbourhoods but offered different a...

Norfolk County will have a new mayor, with Amy Martin not seeking re-election. If you're still weighing your options before voting today, our candidate interviews and debate coverage can help you compare priorities and proposals. Our newsroom interviewed six of the seven mayoral candidates and covered the October 13 de...

Still deciding who should represent Ward 7 on Norfolk County council? Our coverage of the debate at Waterford's Old Town Hall offers a look at the two candidates' positions before you cast your ballot today. Incumbent Kim Huffman and challenger Warren Cummings discussed water supply, development, municipal fees, road s...

Ward 6 will have a new councillor, with Adam Veri seeking the mayor's seat. If you're still deciding who should represent Port Dover and the surrounding community, our debate coverage offers a look at the four candidates' priorities. Zvonko Horvat, Ray Hunter, Bill Jukes and Pam Taylor took part in the Port Dover Board...

With two Ward 5 seats on Norfolk County council and 10 candidates seeking your vote, our debate coverage can help you explore their positions before casting your ballot today. Bob Townsend, Kevin Allen, Quentin Dixon, Dennis Travale, Alan Duthie, Mike Storoschuk, Peter Black and Ryan Boyko participated in the debate. O...

Still deciding who should represent Ward 4 on Norfolk County council? Our coverage of the September 29 debate at the Delhi German Home offers a look at the three candidates' views before you cast your ballot today. Drew Hemsley, Jeni Lambert and incumbent Chris Van Paassen discussed responsible growth, protecting farml...

Ward 3 will have a new voice on Norfolk County council, with longtime councillor Michael Columbus not seeking re-election. If you're still deciding who should fill the seat, our debate coverage offers a look at the three candidates' priorities. Chris Gill, Doug Moyaert and Hetty Verlinden discussed growth, protecting f...

Still deciding who should represent Ward 2 on Norfolk County council? Our coverage of the September 29 debate at the Delhi German Home offers a look at where the two candidates stand before you cast your ballot today. Incumbent Linda Vandendriessche and challenger Debbie Wilbur discussed managing growth, protecting far...

Still deciding who should represent Ward 1 on Norfolk County council? Our coverage of the September 15 debate in Port Rowan can help you learn more about the candidates before casting your ballot today. Greg D'Hulster and incumbent Tom Masschaele discussed support for small businesses, roads, snow removal, garbage coll...

Norfolk County voters head to the polls today to choose their next mayor, councillors and school board trustees, with several changes to council already guaranteed. In-person voting is available Monday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eligible residents and property owners can cast their ballots at any polling stati...

Norfolk County OPP are asking for information after a pickup truck failed to remain at the scene of a collision that left a young cyclist with minor injuries near Courtland. Emergency services responded to the collision on Highway 59, just outside the community, shortly after 8 p.m. Friday. In a video shared Saturday, ...

A contemporary dance performance earned Lisa Naves Dance Company's Senior Team the $2,500 grand prize at Norfolk Has Talent. The 16 dancers were among 21 local acts competing at the Simcoe Composite School Auditorium as the talent competition returned following a several-year hiatus. This year's Norfolk Has Talent line...

A 44-year-old Cayuga resident has been charged following an investigation into a fatal single-vehicle collision near Selkirk this summer. Haldimand County OPP, firefighters and paramedics responded to the collision on Haldimand Road 53 on July 23. Police determined that a vehicle left the roadway, entered a ditch and r...

The Gridiron Wire is powered by Smitty's Electrical! The Pauline Johnson Thunderbirds are still flying high. The undefeated Thunderbirds improved to 5-0 with a 28-14 win over the Waterford Wolves, but the final score doesn't tell the whole story. Waterford, which entered the game 3-1, came out swinging. Tailback Jack S...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Today is Election Day Today: Sit & Fit at Waterford Legion at 10:30 - 11:15 am Mondays starting at 10:30 and Thursdays starting at Noon. Open to everyone and there is no charge. Today: Lunch & Learn from Friends of the Library is happening ...

Waterford District High School is getting ready to welcome hundreds of bingo players through its doors for a popular fundraiser that helps more students take part in school life. The school's Community Bingo returns Wednesday, October 28, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and games beginning at 6 p.m. in the school's large ...

The Royal Canadian Legion's National Poppy Campaign officially begins tomorrow, October 24, marking the first year of its new permanent launch date. Previously, the campaign began on the last Friday of October. The Legion says using October 24 each year will provide more consistency for branches and communities across ...

Running a small business comes with plenty of challenges, and while owners are often focused on day-to-day operations, Libro Credit Union is reminding entrepreneurs that taking time to understand their finances and plan for the future can make a significant difference. As Small Business Week continues, Libro is highlig...

National School Safety Week is putting the spotlight on keeping children safe before they even reach the classroom. Running October 17th to 23rd, the campaign from the Canada Safety Council is reminding drivers, families, schools and communities that everyone has a role in making trips to and from school safer. More th...

Two people have been charged following a break-and-enter investigation in Waterford. Members of the Norfolk County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break-and-enter at a property on Green Street at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Investigators determined th...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Candidates Meet & Greet - Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 at Community Living Access, Culver Street, Simcoe Happening from 1:00 - 3:00 pm The Meet & Greets will be hosted at the CL Access office located at 89 Culver Street in Simcoe. Unlike a t...

Visitors to Lynnwood Arts will be stepping back to 1902 this November for an immersive theatre experience built around a real Simcoe wedding. "With this Ring" runs November 12th through 15th and is the latest historical production written and directed by Jan Rainey, this year working alongside co-writer Melis...