A sporty way to support the Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition. The group is hosting a golf tournament at Springview Farm Golf Course. The tournament will include men's, women's, and mixed divi...

It was a beehive of activity at council chambers last night. Several council hopefuls gathered as the results came in from across the county to see who was going to be on Norfolk County Council. In Wa...

The former Ward 6 councillor is moving into another seat at Council Chambers. Last night, Amy Martin took in 42 per cent of the vote and officially became Norfolk County's new mayor. She is looking fo...

The people of Norfolk County have voted for change at the top. Amy Martin has officially become Mayor of Norfolk beating out incumbent Kristal Chopp by over 3000 votes. Also new to council chambers wi...

Norfolk County is dealing with some technical issues at polling stations right now. NorfolkToday has been informed that some of the county's voting locations are experiencing these issues and that bac...

It's election time in Norfolk County, and if you are heading to the polls in either Ward 3, 4, or 5 - you may be voting for someone who has asked you not to. Over the past several weeks, we have had t...

Unlike advanced polls, you need to vote at specific location in Norfolk County today. It is Election Day, and before you head off to cast your ballot, you are being asked to bring your Voter Notificat...

It is election day in Norfolk County. People will be heading to polling stations today to cast a ballot for their ward councillor, mayor, and school board trustees. Over the past several weeks, we hav...

Close to 6000 voters showed up to the advanced polls in Norfolk County, roughly 11 per cent of the current eligible electors. Norfolk's Elections Team has let Norfolk Today know that they are very ple...

Are you looking to catch up on our coverage on the municipal election before heading to the polls? It's easier than ever now as we have created a 2022 Municipal Election tab right at the top of our we...

Last week the candidates for Ward 6 spoke to residents of the lakeside area about their goals for the community. From the pilot parking project to new developments in town, there was a lot to talk abo...

A full house at the Delhi District German Home came out to listen to many candidates for the upcoming municipal election. Wards 2, 3, and 4, along with mayoral candidates spoke to the community answer...

Though there will be 4 names on the ballot, it really is a 3 person race now in Ward 4 now. Tony Lasanowski announced to myFM today that he has officially withdrawn from the race. Much like Ryan Taylo...

From the pilot parking project to new developments in town, there's a lot to talk about when it comes to Port Dover. Residents of the lakeside town came out in numbers to fill the Lighthouse Festival ...

Ward 1 has a lot of unique challenges. From infrastructure, to cellphone service, and tourism, there are a lot of things a potential representative of the area needs to consider. That is why so many m...

A busy week ahead for those keeping up with municipal politics. Wednesday will see council meet at 9 a.m., reconvene as the Board of Heath at 2:30 p.m., and hold a Public Hearing Committee at 3 p.m. T...

The Port Rowan Community Centre played host to the Ward One and Mayoral debates on Thursday. With a bigger turn out than organizers expected, volunteers were pulling out extra chairs as the building f...

Advanced voting is coming up early next month for the municipal election. October 8th, 12th and 14th will see polling stations open across the county for people to cast their ballot in advance - and y...

On October 24th, Norfolk County residents will head out to the polls and cast their vote for the upcoming municipal election. In Ward 2, Linda Vandendriessche is hopeful that residents who just voted ...

Tom Masschaele believes in representing his constituents. The candidate said improving customer service and Norfolk County's reputation are other issues he wants to address on the next term of council...

The Waterford debate last week saw the four candidates touch on multiple topics concerning the town and community as a whole. Last Thursday, incumbent Kim Huffman, Grant MacDonald, Lana Plank, and Lor...

We are continuing to provide you coverage of last weeks many debates that took place, breaking down the topics and letting you know what you may have missed. One of the questions posed to Ward 5 counc...

The Ward 6 debate for the upcoming municipal election has been announced. It will take place at Lighthouse Festival on October 5 hosted by the Port Dover Board of Trade. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the...

The Mayoral candidates met at the Legion in Simcoe last week to discuss why they believe they're the best for the role. The Simcoe and District Chamber of Commerce hosted David Bate, Kristal Chopp, Bi...

Jeanette Gomori-Cole has backed out of the upcoming municipal election. Ward 3 residents will still see her name on the ballot, as it is too late to have it officially removed. She is no longer campai...

The Ward 5 debates took place Thursday night at the Royal Canadian Legion in Simcoe. 5 candidates hit the stage to convince voters why they should be elected to represent people in the Simcoe area. Tw...

Those looking to take the Ward 7 seat at town hall spoke to the community on Thursday night. The Waterford Chamber of Commerce hosted the Ward 7 candidates debate at Old Town Hall, giving the communit...

Norfolk County council will not be entering into a "Lame Duck" state. Yesterday, we announced that Ryan Taylor has bowed out of the election - asking voters not to elect him due to personal ...

The first Mayoral Debate drew quite the crowd to the Royal Canadian Legion on Wednesday night. The Simcoe and District Chamber of Commerce hosted David Bate, Kristal Chopp, Bill Culver, Amy Martin, an...

A number of debates are scheduled for the upcoming municipal election. On September 14 the Simcoe and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Mayoral Debate at the Royal Canadian Legion in Simcoe. D...

Pamela Taylor wants to make a difference in her community. She said she is sincere and running fully with the plan to get the county to a fiscally responsible place. Written by Ashley Taylor

Though his name will be on the ballot, Ryan Taylor is not seeking a seat in Ward 5. The current sitting councillor has informed us at Norfolk Today that something has come up which will prevent him fr...

Bringing his expertise to the council chambers is Jeff Smrcka's goal. He said he has thought about running for council many times before, but feels he finally has the time to commit and give to the co...

The Delhi & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a debate next month for the upcoming municipal election. On October 6th, the doors will open up at 7 p.m. at the Delhi German Home. Candidates r...

The challenge of constant paperwork for permits is something Lucas Tulpin hears about often. He added that his past employment also taught him how to problem solve without spending more money. Written...

A local realtor is looking to put his knowledge of the community to work. Bill Culver is running for Norfolk County mayor in the upcoming municipal election. Culver said he is a consensus builder, and...

Adam Wilson caught the political bug from his father when he was young. He added he has been reaching out to service clubs, boards of trade, and businesses to get a well-rounded idea of the many needs...

Tony Lasanowski feels he has the experience and drive to make things good in Ward 4 and Norfolk County. Born and raised in the area on the family farm, Tony moved away for a few years going to Univers...

After four years as a Simcoe councillor, Ian Rabbitts wants to support the community from another seat. That is why he is running for Norfolk County Mayor in the upcoming municipal election. To find m...

The first set of debates for the upcoming municipal election have been announced. The Simcoe and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Mayoral Candidate debate on Wednesday, September 14, fol...

It's officially election time in Norfolk County. There is a race in every ward, and we do plan on speaking with every candidate. Soon, we'll see dates for debates which will be coming up. Here is a li...

Today at 2 p-m is the final deadline to submit nominations in Ontario for candidates who hope to run in municipal elections this fall. Nominations for school board trustee candidates have the same cut...

A handful of important dates to add to your calendar. With this Friday at 2 p.m. being the deadline to file nomination papers for the upcoming municipal election, there are other dates you need to kee...

When you want to get something done, you look to the busiest person. That is an expression Lana Plank used during our interview, saying people come up to her all the time asking for assistance because...

The local election race continues to heat up as the nomination deadline approaches. Two new candidates entered the mayoral race on Monday, with Zvonko Horvat and Bill Culver filing. Horvat served in N...

There is officially one week left to put your name in for the upcoming municipal election. If you have been thinking about running for Norfolk County council now is the time to get your nomination pap...

Holly Ann Smith really likes Port Dover. That is why she is campaigning to keep it as traditionally Port Dover as possible. The mother of three adult children works at Cargill Hatchery, and is a membe...

Kim Huffman is proud of the work council has done over the last four years. The sitting councillor said she has no further plans to run federally or provincially. You can hear more from Huffman by vis...

Brian Jones is a name many people familiar with Simcoe will know off hand. Whether it's his involvement with the Downtown Simcoe BIA, the Homelessness Round Table, The Friday Night Market, or even his...

Adam Veri is not someone who can sit at the sidelines and watch others get things done. He is the current chair of the Norfolk County Public Library, a board member of the Committee of Adjustments in ...

A former Norfolk County councillor is hoping to reclaim one of the seats in Simcoe. Doug Brunton sat on council from 2014-2018 and has once again put his name in the race to run for Ward 5. The Simcoe...

There will be two new councillors in Ward 5 and Alan Duthie is hoping to fill one of those seats. With Ian Rabbitts running for Mayor and Ryan Taylor not seeking re-election, the Simcoe area will be e...

William Murray wants to be the voice of Ward 4. Murray put in his paperwork, running against incumbent Chris Van Paassen, hoping to bring a new perspective to Town Hall. Over 12-years ago, Murray boug...

David Bate says he has heard the concerns of Norfolk County residents and wants to be their voice at Town Hall. Bate runs Bate Home Improvement and has lived in Norfolk all his life. Over the many yea...

For the past 4 years, Amy Martin has sat at Town Hall representing the people of Ward 6. Now, as the municipal election approaches, she wants to continue to serve the community but in a larger role. S...

Kristine Mitchell feels she isn't currently represented on Norfolk County Council. The answer to her question was to run for council. You can learn more about Mitchell by visiting her website at krist...

A former Ward 5 councillor is trying to win his seat back. Former Simcoe Councillor Peter Black is looking to return to Town Hall in the upcoming municipal election. Black first joined council in 1991...

The increasing developments in Waterford is a cause for concern for Grant MacDonald. That's part of the reason he decided to run for Ward 7. He also touched on the issue of staffing, and said many dep...

On the first day nominations opened up, Peter Butler was there putting in his paperwork to run for council. He is eyeing up his home community of Port Dover, where aside from a 10-year period in the m...

Communicating with constituents is vital for Lorraine Skarratt. She added that she made the choice two decades ago to make Norfolk County her home, and now she is ready to give back to the community. ...

Chris Van Paassen feels he has unfinished business. He added that he has enjoyed working with the people of Norfolk County and looks forward to continuing that work. Written by Ashley Taylor