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What's Good Norfolk? Roots to Roots Film Festival brings White Christmas to Simcoe's big screen
Simcoe's holiday season will get a cinematic boost as the Roots to Roots Film Festival presents a special screening of the 1954 Christmas cl...
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Environment Canada launches colour-coded weather alert system
Environment Canada has introduced a new colour-coded system for weather alerts to help the public assess risk levels. Alerts now range from ...
Dec 05, 2025

Cold Weather Notification issued for Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk
Grand Erie Public Health has issued a Cold Weather Notification for Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk, with the advisory taking effect o...
Dec 05, 2025

UPDATE: OPP release surveillance photos in Hagersville vehicle theft investigation
Haldimand OPP have released surveillance photos as they continue investigating the theft of a white Volkswagen Tiguan from a Highway 6 busin...
Dec 05, 2025

HERicanes celebrate tournament win and prepare for Teddy Bear Toss
Girls' hockey continues to grow in Norfolk County, and the Norfolk HERicanes U18 House League team is showing just how strong that momentum ...
Dec 05, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Students invited to speak out in national writing contest
Local children in Grades 4 through 6 are being invited to submit a poem or essay to the Meaning of Home contest, asking them to answer: &quo...
Dec 05, 2025

New mural by Arnold Jacobs highlights Haudenosaunee culture at NGH entrance
Norfolk General Hospital has unveiled a striking new mural at its West Street entrance, created by Indigenous artist Arnold Jacobs of the On...
Dec 04, 2025

Haldimand OPP seek tips after Volkswagen Tiguan theft on Highway 6
The Haldimand OPP is investigating after a Sport Utility Vehicle was stolen from a rural business on Highway 6 near Hagersville early Monday...
Dec 04, 2025

Half of Grade 6 students not meeting math standard, province responds with expert review
The Ontario government is taking new action to address stagnant student achievement after the release of this year's Education Quality and A...
Dec 04, 2025
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Grand Erie reports third straight year of EQAO gains
The Grand Erie District School Board is reporting another year of improved results on Ontario's EQAO assessments, marking the third consecut...
Dec 04, 2025

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Tomorrow: Turkey Raffle at the Army Navy Air Force Club in Simcoe from 7:00...
Dec 04, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Dickens Christmas Craft Show returns this weekend with Victorian flair
Youth Unlimited - YFC Norfolk County is getting ready to welcome the community to its annual Dickens Christmas Craft Show, now in its 28th y...
Dec 03, 2025

Starlight Shopping returns to downtown Waterford for two festive nights
Waterford is ready to sparkle this week as Starlight Shopping returns to downtown for two festive nights. It runs tonight and tomorrow from ...
Dec 03, 2025

Cancer Support and Resource Program receives $18,700 boost from 100 Women Who Care Norfolk
The Cancer Support and Resource Program (CSRP) has received a major boost thanks to 100 Women Who Care Norfolk, securing $18,700 at the grou...
Dec 03, 2025

Norfolk County man charged after drug trafficking investigation
A Norfolk County resident is facing multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation carried out by the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP Com...
Dec 03, 2025

OLG highlights gambling risks for youth during holiday season
With the holiday season in full swing, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is once again reminding parents and caregivers that ...
Dec 03, 2025

MP Leslyn Lewis opposes removal of religious exemption in hate speech laws
Haldimand-Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis is sounding the alarm over the federal government's willingness to remove a longstanding religious exempti...
Dec 03, 2025

Art With Heart launches Giving Tuesday auction to support local arts programs
Giving Tuesday arrived yesterday, and Art With Heart Studios is once again asking you to support creative opportunities in Norfolk County. T...
Dec 03, 2025

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: PFLAG - Norfolk County Meeting at Norfolk County Public Library - Si...
Dec 03, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Olivia Mae Graham to launch new album at Delhi Christmas Show
Norfolk County singer-songwriter Olivia Mae Graham is inviting the community to a special holiday concert and album release party on Decembe...
Dec 02, 2025

Three charged after separate intimate partner violence incidents in Norfolk County
Three people have been charged after the Norfolk County OPP investigated three separate intimate partner violence incidents over the weekend...
Dec 02, 2025

Fanshawe launches five-year Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
Fanshawe College has officially launched its first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan after two years of consultation with st...
Dec 02, 2025

Lithium-Ion batteries prompt caution after Walsh hobby shop fire
Yesterday (Dec. 1) just after 9:00 p.m., the Norfolk County Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in Walsh. When crews arri...
Dec 02, 2025

Glow stick fundraiser at St. Joseph's raises over $800 for local Christmas hampers
St. Joseph's School is shining a light on community kindness after its Leadership Team raised more than $800 to support families facing food...
Dec 02, 2025

Wrapped in Courage campaign highlights gender-based violence with special screening of Christy
Haldimand-Norfolk Women's Services is marking Women Abuse Prevention Month with a full slate of awareness activities as part of the Wrapped ...
Dec 02, 2025
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The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Norfolk County Quilters' Guild's December Meeting at Vittoria & ...
Dec 02, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Percussionists and players wanted - dust off your instrument and play with the band
In November, we spoke about the Haldimand-Norfolk Concert Band's upcoming Christmas concert series. During our conversation with Patricia Mi...
Dec 01, 2025

OPP Officer helps residents escape attic fire in Port Dover
A quick-thinking OPP officer and a fast response from local firefighters helped prevent major damage during an attic fire in Port Dover on N...
Dec 01, 2025

Help protect Indigenous language and culture: Woodland Cultural Centre seeks support this GivingTuesday
The Woodland Cultural Centre is calling on the community to help make a difference this GivingTuesday, December 2, as it launches its "...
Dec 01, 2025

MPP says Fall Economic Statement delivers "Oranges and Lemons"
The latest Fall Economic Statement (FES) is receiving mixed reviews from Haldimand-Norfolk, with MPP Bobbi Ann Brady calling it a blend of &...
Dec 01, 2025

Norwich man charged after investigation into $223,000 fraud
A Norwich resident has been charged following a lengthy police investigation into a large-scale fraud case involving multiple victims. On Ma...
Dec 01, 2025

Applications now open for Ontario's Invasive Phragmites Control Fund
Ontario communities can now apply for support to tackle one of the province's most harmful invasive plants. The 2026/2027 Invasive Phragmite...
Dec 01, 2025

Heart of Healthcare: Community invited to join Giving Tuesday tomorrow in support of NGH
The Norfolk General Hospital Foundation is inviting residents across Norfolk County to take part in Giving Tuesday, a global movement encour...
Dec 01, 2025

Holiday Smile Cookies raise over $108,000 for hospice care in Haldimand and Norfolk
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign has delivered another major boost for local causes, raising $108,032.58 across Haldimand and N...
Dec 01, 2025

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Sit & Fit at the Waterford Legion from Noon - 12:45 PM Tomorrow:...
Dec 01, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? The Bread Shed rises as Norfolk's buzzed-about micro-bakery
When Jessica Farrell quietly launched The Bread Shed, she never imagined her small sourdough venture would grow into one of Norfolk County's...
Nov 30, 2025

BREAKING: Police upgrade charges in Simcoe double homicide investigation
A major update has been released in a Simcoe homicide case, with police now laying two first degree murder charges against a local man. The ...
Nov 28, 2025

Norfolk Night Market brings cozy Christmas Magic to the Fairgrounds
The Norfolk Night Market Christmas Edition is returning this week, offering what organizers describe as a cozy holiday experience. The festi...
Nov 28, 2025

Homebuilders Gala draws hundreds as Minister highlights local housing future
The Haldimand-Norfolk Homebuilders Association (HNHBA) wrapped up its biggest Christmas Gala yet after hundreds of guests filled MontHill Go...
Nov 28, 2025

OPP investigating damage to railway crossings across Oxford and Norfolk
The Oxford and Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public's help after several railway crossings were damaged earlier...
Nov 28, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Simcoe's beloved Christmas Panorama returns for its 67th year
Simcoe is ready to sparkle as the 67th Annual Simcoe Christmas Panorama kicks off this weekend! We spoke with Lucas Wilson, a member of the ...
Nov 27, 2025

NGH Laboratory Services earn top accreditation for excellence in patient care
Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) is celebrating a major achievement after its Laboratory Services Team earned the highest accreditation award ...
Nov 27, 2025

OPP asking public to help locate stolen pickup in Norfolk County
The Norfolk County OPP is asking for the public's help after a pickup truck was reported stolen from a property near Teeterville. On Monday,...
Nov 27, 2025

Men Need Love Too: Norfolk coach leads global push for men's mental health and domestic violence awareness
Kat Anna, a Norfolk-based men's coach and advocate, is gaining international attention for her growing movement, Men Need Love Too. After ye...
Nov 27, 2025
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Update: Simcoe Rotary and NGH Foundation close in on $100K Hospital bed goal
The Rotary Club of Simcoe and the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation are celebrating their shared 100th anniversaries with a major communit...
Nov 27, 2025
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Brady says she won't "appease," only advocate for Haldimand-Norfolk at Queen's Park
MPP Bobbi Ann Brady says her job at Queen's Park is to represent the people of Haldimand-Norfolk - not to "appease" government lea...
Nov 27, 2025

Police seek public's help after Simcoe shoplifting incidents
The Norfolk County OPP is asking for the public's help after two shoplifting incidents at the same Simcoe business. On Monday, November 24, ...
Nov 27, 2025

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Slapshot Spaghetti Dinner at the Junior Farmers Building from 5:00 -...
Nov 27, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Fanshawe open house highlights local learning close to home
Fanshawe College's Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus is gearing up to welcome future students, families and community members to its Fall Open ...
Nov 26, 2025

Norfolk, Haldimand, Six Nations among recipients of new mental-health funding
The Ontario government is investing $32 million to expand specialized mental-health services for first responders and public safety personne...
Nov 26, 2025
