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Have you ever wondered - how do they determine when Easter will happen each year?
Last year Easter Sunday fell on April 9th. In 2022 it was April 16th. 2021, March 28th. That begs the question, just how is the date for Eas...
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Canada's top doctor says measles cases are on the rise in Ontario
Canada's top doctor says measles cases continue to rise in Ontario and other provinces. Dr. Theresa Tam says health officials are aware of 4...
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MPP Brady talks about "the budget of missed opportunities"
Earlier this week, the province released the 2024 budget with a much higher than expected deficit. We spoke to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi A...
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What's Open and Closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday
Many Norfolk County facilities will be closed Friday and Monday, with some service disruptions as well. County buildings, including the heal...
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Council approves supportive housing program on Ashton Drive in Simcoe
Two semi detached houses on Ashton Drive will be transformed into supportive housing. This issue was talked about and debated at a previous ...
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Adopting a bunny should be a family decision, not a spur of the moment Easter present
Animal shelters see it every year - an influx of rabbits coming to the door in the weeks following Easter. If you are interested in getting ...
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Drains and ditches on the 9th Concession and Bill's Corners causing a stir
A large number of citizens attended Tuesday's Council meeting to voice their concerns about a planned upgrade to the drains and ditches in t...
Mar 27, 2024
Simcoe Warriors U11 team crowned B Division champs
The Simcoe Warriors U11 were crowned 'B' division champs Tuesday night. It was a hard fought game against Tillsonburg at Talbot Gardens. The...
Mar 27, 2024
Former Norfolk Tavern land to be converted into a temporary paid parking lot this summer
Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you got until it's gone? They paved the former Norfolk Tavern and now it could a short t...
Mar 27, 2024
Scammer poses as a friend on an online video game forum - steals $6000 worth of cryptocurrency
A Tillsonburg resident out nearly $6000 after someone pretended to be their friend online. The victim told police that the scammer posed as ...
Mar 27, 2024
Former HUB land sold with additional funding going towards Housing Corporation's Regeneration Strategy
Norfolk County has announced a parcel of land, originally slated to house part of the community HUB project and then later penciled in as la...
Mar 27, 2024
GEDSB reaches agreement with Designated Early Childhood Educators
Grand Erie District School Board has reached an agreement with the Elementary Federation of Teachers of Ontario (ETFO) Grand Erie Designated...
Mar 27, 2024
Ontario releases 2024 Budget: deficit increases, more than $1 billion pledged for new housing program
Ontario drivers could soon cut their insurance costs by opting for less coverage, under reforms proposed in the provincial budget. Medical, ...
Mar 27, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Over 60 businesses taking part Downtown Simcoe Easter Egg hunt
Things will be hopping in Downtown Simcoe this weekend. MobileMend started the ball rolling last year by planning a fun Easter event in Down...
Mar 27, 2024
The return of the skate park in Simcoe could be on the horizon
We may be getting an update regarding the skate park in Simcoe thanks to a motion coming out of the Mayor's Affordability Roundtable. Severa...
Mar 26, 2024
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Ontario to release Spring Budget today
It's budget day in Ontario, and the finance minister is set to present his plan to bolster the economy ahead of an expected slowdown -- whil...
Mar 26, 2024
First Household Hazardous Waste Depot takes place in April
Norfolk County is once again offering their Household Hazardous Waste Depots. These are made by appointment and will take place in Simcoe on...
Mar 26, 2024
Ford government extending gas and fuel tax rate cuts
Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday that the Ontario Government plans to extend the existing gas and fuel tax rate cuts. A press conferenc...
Mar 26, 2024
$600K in damage and several family pets pass away in house fire
Sadly, several family pets passed away yesterday due in a house fire. The blaze broke out in the afternoon at a Highway 6 home. Despite high...
Mar 26, 2024
OPP investigating after E-bike was stolen in Delhi
Police are investigating a break and enter in Delhi. On Saturday, someone broke into a shed on a James Street property and stole an e-bike. ...
Mar 26, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Eat and Drink Norfolk returns with more food options, more seating, and lots of fun on tap
It's Norfolk County's most anticipated Spring event. Eat & Drink Norfolk starts Thursday, April 4th and runs until Saturday the 6th at t...
Mar 26, 2024
'The 48': Don't miss events in and around Norfolk
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO ABEL Enterprises is hosting a Special Edition Monday...
Mar 25, 2024
MBC wins Keystone Award for Job Creation
My Broadcasting Corporation (or MBC) has won a Keystone Award for Job Creation. MBC is the parent company of 98.9 myFM and Oldies 99.7. The ...
Mar 25, 2024
Polar Plunge raises of $12K for Special Olympics
The Polar plunge to help raise funds for Special Olympic athletes took place in Turkey point this past weekend. That total currently sits at...
Mar 25, 2024
Framework for national school food program in front of Finance Minster ahead of Federal budget
A new framework for a national school food program is on the desk of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, with advocates hoping the proposal ...
Mar 25, 2024
Norfolk man charged after crashing into parked vehicle, driving away, and eventually leaving the roadway some time later
Police say Norfolk County man was involved into two incidents in one night. On Thursday evening, a vehicle leaving a driveway on Gunton Driv...
Mar 25, 2024
Mayor's Affordability Roundtable meets again looking at suggestion for more amenities in Turkey Point
The second ever Mayor's Affordability Round Table takes place tonight, with a special deputation on tap. Sam Bunting will be talking to the ...
Mar 25, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: A new thrift store has arrived where the former Salvation Army use to be
Just about everyone's trying to save a buck these days and many of us are concerned about the environment. A new store in Simcoe hits in bot...
Mar 25, 2024
Close to 300 people moved from hospital to a longer term case home not of their choosing in Ontario
Nearly three-hundred people in Ontario have been moved from hospitals to long-term care homes not of their choosing under a law the governme...
Mar 22, 2024
Province putting $1.6 billion towards housing-enabling infrastructure
The provincial government announced a $1.6 billion investment Thursday in housing-enabling infrastructure. In his speech, Premier Doug Ford ...
Mar 22, 2024
How do you lure doctors to Norfolk when there is a doctor shortage all over Ontario?
It's no secret that there is a doctor shortage in Norfolk County and all across Ontario - but how do you tackle that issue? Tuesday night at...
Mar 22, 2024
Brantford Police looking for a missing man
The Brantford Police Service are looking for a missing man. 32-year-old Andrew was reported missing by family on March 19th and was last hea...
Mar 22, 2024
Big wins on the ice in Norfolk County!
Some local hockey wins to talk about. Yesterday, the Waterford Wildcats U13-2 team won their championship game! Earlier this week, the U13 A...
Mar 22, 2024
Odd thefts in Norfolk: A 53' trailer stolen in Courtland, $15K worth of foam insulation stolen in Simcoe
You never really know what thieves are going to target. For example: police have informed us about $15K worth of of rigid foam insulation th...
Mar 22, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: The Strand talks about the struggles facing independent cinemas and benefits they provide to a community
Recently, a new study came out from Canada's independent cinema owners that said the industry is in crisis, and they are looking for public ...
Mar 22, 2024
Haldimand Mayor to appear in court due to her election campaign financial statment
Haldimand County's Mayor will appear in court next month regarding her 2022 Election campaign financial statement. The Haldimand Press repor...
Mar 21, 2024
Simcoe Rec Centre survey is meant to look at future of the facility - not to discuss bringing ice back to the former rink
A survey regarding the Simcoe Recreation Centre introduced a broader question of recreation in Norfolk County as a whole. At council on Tues...
Mar 21, 2024
Several drugs and stolen bikes seized during a search warrant in Simcoe
A search warrant in Simcoe sees several illicit drugs seized. On Wednesday morning, the Street Crime Unit executed the warrant at a Kent Str...
Mar 21, 2024
Soup Art Bowls takes place today in Port Dover
Soup Art Bowls is back! Following the great success of last year's sold out event, the Port Dover Senior Centre and Norfolk Potters' Guild a...
Mar 21, 2024
Influenza A outbreak declared on 4B unit at NGH
The Norfolk General Hospital has declared an Influenza A outbreak on their 4B Complex Continuing Care Unit. 3 patients have been affected. T...
Mar 21, 2024
Poilievre will move a non-confidence motion is Liberals move forward with upcoming carbon levy
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he plans to move a non-confidence motion in the House of Commons if the Liberal government does no...
Mar 21, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Innovative Frontier Forum brings Norfolk leaders to the table to talk about the future
It's being touted as an event that will explore new horizons for economic development in Norfolk County. The Simcoe and District Chamber of ...
Mar 21, 2024
It may be Spring, but we still need to be prepared for winter driving conditions - OPP respond to two vehicle collision
It may be Spring, but you need to still have you winter weather driving hat on with snow still in the foreceast. Norfolk OPP were called out...
Mar 20, 2024
Titan Trailers moving ahead with developing housing in Courtland to meet needs of community and workers
The CN rail line going through Courtland is hindering the development and growth of the village. Yesterday, Council heard the deputation of ...
Mar 20, 2024
Lions launching a fun new event in Port Dover - OctDoverfest!
A fun new event for Norfolk County to look forward to this October. OctDoverfest is going to be taking place October 5th at the Port Dover C...
Mar 20, 2024
UPDATE: No human remains found after OPP conduct a search in Six Nations in Amber Ellis investigatoin
The OPP were out in Six Nations of the Grand River yesterday (Tuesday) as part of an ongoing missing persons investigation. Amber Ellis has ...
Mar 20, 2024
Educators want real solutions to staff shortage, not more hours for retired teachers
Educators in Ontario are calling on the province to come up with a real solution to staff shortages after Ministry of Education asked to let...
Mar 20, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Haldimand-Norfolk shows strong support for #5ToSurvive campaign
Haldimand and Norfolk showing their support for the #5toSurvive campaign. This is province wide campaign that is going on right now across O...
Mar 20, 2024
How Norfolk deals with waste could be changing
It was an early start at council chambers today and council members received a lengthy report on curbside waste collection options for the c...
Mar 19, 2024
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Knights asking community to show support for playoff finals
Get ready to bring the energy and show your support for our incredible U10A Knights as they gear up for their playoff final. Please join us ...
Mar 19, 2024