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Third emergency fraud call in Haldimand County under investigation
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a third case of "swatting" in Haldimand County this week, raising new concerns a...
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Norfolk County responds to concerns over low water levels at Waterford Ponds
Norfolk County has acknowledged concerns from residents regarding unusually low water levels at the Waterford Ponds. In partnership with the...
Sep 05, 2025

Cars can still be dangerous for pets even on the cool days
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...
Sep 05, 2025

Henry Eising receives OPP Commissioner's Citation for Lifesaving
A local business owner and firefighter are being recognized for their lifesaving efforts following a serious collision near Port Dover in Ju...
Sep 05, 2025

Police looking into attempted theft in Waterford
Norfolk OPP are investigating after suspects tried to steal a pickup truck. The attempted theft took place on Thompson Road East in Waterfor...
Sep 05, 2025

Advanced tickets for Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show on sale now, concert announcements coming soon
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-runni...
Sep 05, 2025

The Norfolk County 48
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. Si...
Sep 05, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? The Avey's celebrate one year anniversary at Kingfisher Cafe!
Dan and Suzanne Avey are celebrating a major milestone this weekend - their one-year anniversary with Kingfisher Cafe. It was September of 2...
Sep 04, 2025

Bacteria found in water leads to boil water advisory for White Oaks Village and the Nanticoke Business Park
Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses in White Oaks Village in Hagersville and the N...
Sep 04, 2025
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Norfolk County opens registration for fall hazardous waste events
Residents can now register for Norfolk County's fall Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events, providing a safe way to dispose of harmful m...
Sep 04, 2025

Poilievre wants feds to scrap Temporary Foreign Worker Program to help young Canadians get a job
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to scrap the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, claiming it has shu...
Sep 04, 2025

Norfolk County man charged after assault in Delhi
A Norfolk County man is facing multiple charges after an assault investigation in Delhi on Sunday evening. On August 31, the Norfolk OPP res...
Sep 04, 2025

Ontario nurses awarded 5.25% pay increase in arbitration, union calls deal "disappointing"
Ontario's hospital nurses have been awarded a 5.25 per cent pay increase over two years following arbitration, affecting about 60,000 worker...
Sep 04, 2025
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OPP warns of emergency call fraud after bomb threat hoaxes in Haldimand
Police are investigating two incidents of "swatting" in Haldimand County after false emergency calls led to major responses this w...
Sep 04, 2025

Watermain flushing begins next week, don' be alarmed if you see discoloured water at home
Norfolk County will begin its routine fall watermain flushing program next week. It starts in Waterford before moving through Simcoe, Port R...
Sep 04, 2025

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Board Game Nite at Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch, 6:...
Sep 04, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Women's Institutes to enter Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame
The Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees, honouring the 38 branches of the Women's Institute (WI), past...
Sep 03, 2025

Four charged after separate intimate partner violence incidents in Norfolk County
The Norfolk OPP have charged four people in connection with separate intimate partner violence investigations between August 29 and 31. Poli...
Sep 03, 2025

Ontario signs on to break down borders for regulated professions
Ontario is eliminating barriers that have limited workers in regulated professions from moving freely between provinces. The provincial gove...
Sep 03, 2025

Ontario doctors provide tips to parents for back-to-school health, safety
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is sounding the alarm on a range of health and safety issues facing students as they return to school....
Sep 03, 2025

Premier Ford pours out bottle of Crown Royal, says company is as "dumb as a bag of hammers" for closing Ontario plant
Premier Doug Ford blasted spirits maker Diageo for its decision to close the Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg. The move, expected e...
Sep 03, 2025

Norfolk resident believes they got an online job - end up losing $8500
Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding residents to stay vigilant after a local resident was defrauded by an online jo...
Sep 03, 2025

Your Money, Your Community: Michael Brewitt offers financial roadmaps for Norfolk County families
Your Money, Your Community featuring Michael Brewitt of Norfolk's Brewitt Financial. Building a strong financial future can feel overwhelmin...
Sep 03, 2025
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The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: PFLAG - Norfolk County Meeting at the Norfolk County Public Library ...
Sep 03, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Turkey Point celebrates grand opening of pickleball courts
Turkey Point residents gathered this past Sunday (Aug31), under a beautiful sunny sky to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of their bran...
Sep 02, 2025

Four motorists charged with impaired driving over long weekend in Norfolk County
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four motorists in separate impaired driving incidents across Norfolk County over the long w...
Sep 02, 2025

MPP Bobbi Ann Brady vows to keep fighting Nanticoke MZO
MPP Bobbi Ann Brady says she will keep fighting a proposed Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) that would enable Empire Communities to build 15,00...
Sep 02, 2025

Back-to-School Stress: Expert shares signs of anxiety in parents
The new school year is here and many parents remember their own school struggles-from tough teachers to social pressures. While trying to he...
Sep 02, 2025

Norfolk General Hospital names Peter Krause as New Board Chair
Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) has announced the election of Peter Krause as Chair of its Board of Directors for a two-year term. A long-tim...
Sep 02, 2025

Shelter-in-Place lifted after armed suspect reported in Ohsweken Six Nations
Residents of Ohsweken Six Nations First Nation were urged to shelter in place on Saturday morning after reports of a potentially armed and d...
Sep 02, 2025

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Welcome back to school students and teachers! Watch for buses and cr...
Sep 02, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Papa's Hope brings music and awareness to pancreatic cancer fight
A new community event, Papa's Hope for PanCan Awareness and Fundraiser, is set to shine a spotlight on pancreatic cancer while honouring the...
Sep 01, 2025
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Coverage update for September 1st
Our team at My Broadcasting Corporation hopes you have an amazing Labour Day holiday. Please note that our News Department is off on Monday,...
Sep 01, 2025

Waterford man wins $2.5 million in LOTTARIO Jackpot
Luigi Colangelo of Waterford is celebrating after winning "Ontario's jackpot" - a total of $2,512,670.80 in the June 21, 2025 LOTT...
Aug 29, 2025

OPP warn drivers and boaters to stay safe this Labour Day weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding people to stay safe on the roads and waterways this Labour Day long weekend. The OPP's Bil...
Aug 29, 2025

Expect a lot of "CLOSED" signs on Labour Day
Norfolk County is reminding residents that most services and all County buildings will be closed on Labour Day. Emergency and essential serv...
Aug 29, 2025
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Police looking for two stolen trucks
Police are searching for suspects after two pickup trucks were stolen from a property on Windham Road 3 early August 26. Investigators say a...
Aug 29, 2025

100 Women Who Care Norfolk deliver $18,500 gift to community hospice
The women of 100 Women Who Care Norfolk have made a meaningful difference with their latest donation. At their August meeting, the group pre...
Aug 29, 2025

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Rotary Club of Simcoe Catch the Ace Lottery The Rotary Club of Simco...
Aug 29, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Parkinson's walk marks 30th year in Southwestern Ontario
The Parkinson's Society of Southwestern Ontario is inviting residents to lace up their walking shoes this September 6th, as its biggest annu...
Aug 28, 2025
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Turkey Point celebrates new Pickleball courts with ribbon cutting
Turkey Point residents are invited to celebrate the opening of their brand-new pickleball courts with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony this...
Aug 28, 2025
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Port Dover's Ryan Leslie set to be Maple Leaf's new team host
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that Port Dover native Ryan Leslie is joining the organization as the team's new host. Leslie, well k...
Aug 28, 2025

Hospital Foundation CEO stepping down
The Norfolk General Hospital Foundation has announced that CEO Emma Rogers will step down from her role on September 5th. Rogers has been cr...
Aug 28, 2025

Don't expect to see US booze at the LCBO any time soon
Premier Doug Ford says the province's ban on American alcohol will remain until U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are lifted or a new trade dea...
Aug 28, 2025

Police reveal dozens of items have been recovered following a string of cemetery thefts
Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate a series of thefts from cemeteries in Norfolk County that have left a lasting impact on gr...
Aug 28, 2025

Canada Post and Canadian Union of Postal Workers still have a "substantial gap" when it comes to a new deal
Canada Post is urging the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to revisit its offers after a bargaining session Wednesday. The corporation says ...
Aug 28, 2025

OPP briefs - Police looking for shoplifting suspect, porch pirate, and stolen bikes
Police are investigating a shoplifting incident at a business on Queensway East in Simcoe on August 24. Around 2 p.m., a woman believed to b...
Aug 28, 2025

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Board Game Nite - Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch Thur...
Aug 28, 2025

What's Good Norfolk? Heart of Healthcare launches Norfolk tour with community contest and prizes
The Heart of Healthcare campaign is hitting the roads and waterways of Norfolk County, celebrating the businesses and donors who have made a...
Aug 27, 2025

Ontario Grant fuels social enterprise for people with disabilities in Norfolk
ABEL Enterprises is celebrating a $140,700 Grow Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to expand its volunteer-driven social enter...
Aug 27, 2025