Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady is encouraging residents to take a moment to keep their health in mind for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week. The awareness week runs September 14 to 20, with health organizations highlighting the importance of early detection of heart valve disease and the role of a simple stetho...

The Norfolk County Public Library is celebrating Dolly Day on Friday, September 25, honouring the legacy of Dolly Parton and her commitment to childhood literacy. The date, 9/25, was selected by the Dollywood Foundation as a tribute to Dolly Parton's iconic song "9 to 5." The Norfolk County Public Library is ...

Corn lovers will have plenty to sink their teeth into this weekend as CORNStalk celebrates its fifth anniversary in Scotland. The family-friendly event runs Saturday, September 19, from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Meuse Brewery, across the road from Welsh Brothers farm. Farmer and organizer Charles Welsh told Norfolk Today th...

Norfolk County is reminding rural property owners that a little septic system maintenance can go a long way. The County is recognizing Septic Awareness Week from September 14 to 18, an annual campaign aimed at helping homeowners better understand and care for their systems. The Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association is ...

The OPP is warning the public about intermittent 911 outages affecting parts of Ontario. Police say people who are unable to connect with 911 and require emergency police services should call the OPP's non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, which remains in service. The OPP says officers continue to respond to calls for...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Senior's Fall Hoedown at Waterford Legion from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Please call Sharon at 519-443-7567 to reserve a spot for the free hoedown! Lots of food and fun! Today: Wing Night at the Army Navy Air Force Club in Simcoe from 4:00 - 7:00 pm 1 lb. of ...

The Six Nations Chiefs are Mann Cup champions for the fourth straight year after completing a dominant series sweep. Six Nations defeated the Coquitlam Adanacs 10-2 in Game Four Tuesday night at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Hagersville. Goaltender Warren Hill was named Six Nations' Player of the Game, while Reid Bowe...

Kids in Simcoe will continue to have a fun way to beat the heat for many summers to come. Travale said the hope is repairs could get underway in time for the Splash Pad to reopen in all it's glory this coming spring.

Five Norfolk County students are getting a hands-on start to the school year through Project SEARCH at Norfolk General Hospital and the Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home. The secondary school students will complete three work placements during the year, along with classroom learning. In total, each intern will receive more...

Local teachers and education workers are expected to take part in a province-wide day of action today (Wednesday). The day, organized by their unions, is to advocate for publicly funded education and educators are being encouraged to wear red or purple and be visible on social media and in their communities with their ...

Tons of people could benefit from a large-scale fresh produce giveaway happening at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds this weekend. Grow & Gather - Second Bloom takes place Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds in Simcoe. The one-day event is bringing together Norfolk County farmers, Church...

Steelworkers across Canada say uncertainty is growing as the trade dispute with the United States continues, with union leaders calling on both governments to return to the negotiating table and provide more support for workers. United Steelworkers International President Roxanne Brown made the call Tuesday during a ne...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Tomorrow: Senior's Fall Hoedown at Waterford Legion from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Please call Sharon at 519-443-7567 to reserve a spot for the free hoedown! Lots of food and fun! Tomorrow: Wing Night at the Army Navy Air Force Club in Simcoe from 4:00 - 7:00 pm 1 l...

The Norfolk HERicanes are celebrating 25 years of giving girls and women a place to play hockey in the community. The organization will mark the milestone Saturday, September 19, with an anniversary celebration at the Waterford Arena. Hockey games will run from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., along with local vendors, anniver...

With students now back in class and families settling into school routines, a psychologist says sleep should be a back-to-school priority. Dr. Christine Korol, a registered psychologist, says tiredness can look like stress, low mood or trouble adjusting. Korol also notes that waking briefly during the night is normal, ...

Norfolk County voters will get their first chance to hear directly from municipal election candidates as debate season gets underway in Port Rowan today, Tuesday, September 15. The Long Point Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All Candidates Night at the Port Rowan Community Centre, bringing together candidates ...

Norfolk County residents can now lock in their fall activities. Registration for the County's fall recreation programs opened today at 7 a.m., with a wide range of activities available for all ages. The new Fall and Winter Recreation and Community Guide includes swimming lessons, aquatic fitness, children and youth pro...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: The Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise is marking 30 years of service in the community. The club will mark its anniversary with an open house at Riversyde 83 in Simcoe, from 4 to 7 p.m. Learn more here! Today: Municipal Election Event - Ward 1 Debate a...

With families settling back into their fall routines, another September tradition is returning to Norfolk County. The 46th annual Terry Fox Run takes place Sunday, September 20 at Simcoe Lions Ball Park on Davis Street East, bringing the community together to raise money for cancer research. Co-organizers Maddy Thorpe ...

Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are in Toronto this week for Canada's first-ever national investment summit, as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to attract more investment to Canada. The two-day Canada Investment Summit is taking place September 14th and 15th and brings together global investors, Canad...

Niagara West MP Dean Allison has wrapped up a four-day independent inquiry on Parliament Hill focused on reported COVID-19 vaccine injuries. The Allison Inquiry heard from 50 witnesses selected from more than 1,400 applicants. Most were Canadians sharing personal experiences of health problems they attributed to vaccin...

A fundraising campaign underway at RONA in Simcoe is supporting the Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home. The RONA Foundation's annual Home Sweet Home campaign is raising money for nearly 150 local organizations across Canada, with the Simcoe store collecting donations specifically for the Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home. The c...

Norfolk OPP are investigating two collisions reported Friday. The first happened at St. John's Road East and Tisdale Road outside Port Dover, involving a pickup truck and a sedan. Minor injuries were reported. A second collision was reported at Highway 24 and St. John's Road West. Constable Andrew Gamble is reminding e...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Sit & Fit at Waterford Legion from 10:30 - 11:15 am Come and join the fun. Today: Lunch & Learn with Haldimand-Norfolk's Coroner, Dr. Alison Malo Happening at the Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Bring y...

The doors to some of Norfolk County's creative spaces are opening later this month as the Norfolk Studio Tour returns September 26 and 27. Organized by Lynnwood Arts, the free, self-guided event features 26 artists across 20 studios, giving visitors a chance to meet local creators, see where they work and learn what in...

The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is going country this October with Canadian country star Tim Hicks leading the Friday night lineup. Hicks will headline the Party on the Track on Friday, October 9, with rising Canadian country artist Alli Walker opening the show. The concert, presented by Scotlynn, will be one ...

The Norfolk County Agricultural Society has announced the two bands will headline the Party on the Track Concert on Saturday, October 10, at the 2026 Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show. Trooper will open the evening before Finger Eleven takes the stage to close out the night. The concert will feature some of the bigg...

As the NACL strike stretches into another week, one Norfolk family says the loss of front-line support is making independent living increasingly difficult for their loved one. Jane Bradley's aunt, Judy Bradley, is 68 and has cerebral palsy. She has lived independently for most of her adult life with support from Norfol...

Norfolk County stood out in an otherwise sluggish regional housing market in August, posting the strongest monthly increase in benchmark home prices. The Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® reported Norfolk's HPI benchmark price at $565,400, up 2.7 per cent from July. That was the largest monthly increase among th...

Just up Highway 24, Brantford-Brant continues to buck the provincial trend when it comes to jobs. The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie says employment in the area increased for the seventh straight month in August. The local unemployment rate also moved in the right direction, dropping 0.2 percentage points to 6....

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: General Meeting at the Delhi Legion from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Please have your membership card or provide your up to date receipt of payment for 2026 Today: The Birdtown Jamboree begins at Homegrown Hideaway starting at 7:00 pm WEBSITE: Tonight from 7pm ...

The Long Point Ducks Unlimited Committee is getting ready for one of its biggest nights of the year - with a new boat up for grabs. The committee's annual men's dinner takes place September 18 at the Long Point Community Centre, featuring dinner, raffles, a silent auction and other fundraising activities. Immediate Pas...

Premier Doug Ford has shuffled his cabinet as Ontario prepares for what the government says could be a long trade fight with the United States. Ford announced the changes Thursday, saying his renewed cabinet will focus on protecting workers and businesses as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to impose tariffs and o...

Norfolk County OPP laid 62 charges during the 2026 Labour Day traffic campaign, with speeding accounting for the vast majority of the offences. Local officers laid 53 speeding charges, along with five seatbelt charges, three stunt-driving charges and one distracted-driving charge between September 4 and September 7. Th...

Norfolk County residents will have several opportunities to hear from candidates and ask questions ahead of the 2026 municipal election. A number of all-candidates events and debates have been scheduled across the county in September and October, covering the mayoral race as well as individual ward contests. Here is a ...

Grand Erie Public Health is reporting the first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza A of the 2026-27 respiratory illness season. The case is an early indication that influenza is already circulating in the community, even though flu season in Canada typically begins in October and continues through May. During the 2...

Sexual health can bring back memories of awkward school lessons focused on pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, but a Simcoe therapist says the conversation should go much further. September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and Taylor McConnachie, a registered psychotherapist and certified sex therapist with...

Three Norfolk County residents are facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation by the Haldimand/Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit. Police say members of the unit executed a search warrant shortly before 5:30 a.m. on September 1 at a property on Stanley Street in Simcoe. Officer...

Norfolk County voters will have a new option when they cast their ballots in the 2026 municipal election, with online voting being introduced for the first time. County Clerk William Tigert spoke to us about the new way of voting and his message to voters is simple: if you don't want to wait in line, vote online. The p...

Trade tensions between Canada and the United States are escalating after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new measures targeting Canadian imports. Trump signed five executive orders Tuesday that will block imports of certain Canadian goods, including motorcycles, some dairy products and alcoholic beverages. The ne...

A 16-year-old is facing several charges following a reported dispute at a residence in Langton. Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a Queen Street residence shortly before 5 p.m. Monday, following a report of a dispute. Police say their investigation determined that several individuals were involved in an interact...

The Norfolk County Agricultural Society is explaining changes to admission prices for the 2026 Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show following some discussion online. In an email to Norfolk Today, General Manager Angela Hogeveen says "costs have increased significantly over the past several years. Labour, security, i...

Police are investigating a three-vehicle collision in Norfolk County. The crash happened Tuesday at the intersection of Highway 3 and Fertilizer Road. One of the drivers involved in the collision was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Norfolk County OPP responded to the scene and continue to investigate the circums...

Waterford's new veteran banner program received a strong community welcome during its inaugural dedication ceremony this past Sunday. The Waterford & District Veterans Banner Association held the ceremony at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 123, officially recognizing the first 22 veterans featured in the program. Orga...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Simcoe and District Horticultural Society General Meeting at the Junior Farmers Building from 7:30 - 9:30 pm Our speaker Cheryl Peck will be telling us about "Making the Worlds Best Apple Cider". There will be refreshments and a light lun...

The Norfolk County OPP is giving young people a front-row seat to policing through a summer program designed to build leadership, confidence and career skills. The Youth in Policing Initiative, better known as YIPI, gives high school students the chance to spend eight weeks working alongside OPP officers and civilian m...

Canada's latest retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effect, marking another escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. The measures took effect just after midnight Tuesday, with Ottawa targeting roughly 28 billion dollars' worth of U.S. goods. The tariffs are a direct response to ta...

Grand Erie Public Health is extending a community drug alert following a continued increase in drug-related emergency department visits across Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk. Between August 22 and September 3, there were 51 drug-related emergency department visits reported across the two areas. GEPH also says se...

Norfolk County OPP is looking to the past as students head into a new school year, reminding drivers and the community to help make sure children arrive at school safely. Constable Andrew Gamble shared some of his own memories from his school days on social media as part of a unique back-to-school safety message. Polic...

Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Senior Foot Care Clinic - Stonebridge Community Services happening at Aspira Cedar Crossing Retirement Living from 9:00 am - Noon By appointment: 519-842-9008 ext. 309 to book an appointment, or inquiry@stonebridgecs.com Next clinic is Oct 6th. Tod...