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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 10:30 - 11:15 am Come join the fun during this light exercise program, organized by the Alzheimer Society. Tomorrow: The last Open Cards at the Delhi Legion from 7:00 - 10:00 pm This is the last Tuesday ni...
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Before kids head back to school, OPP says don't forget this important piece of gear
As families prepare for another school year, Ontario Provincial Police are reminding parents that backpacks, lunches and school supplies are not the only things worth checking before children head out the door. For students who bike, scooter or skateboard to school, the return to class is also a good time to reinforce ...
Aug 28, 2026

Province invests $2.63 million in Norfolk General to support building and system improvements
Norfolk General Hospital is receiving more than $2.6 million in provincial funding to support important infrastructure repairs and upgrades. The hospital will receive $2,630,205 through Ontario's Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund for the 2026-27 funding year. The program helps hospitals repair, replace and modernize a...
Aug 28, 2026

OPP seek public's help identifying man after threats incident in Turkey Point
Norfolk County OPP are asking for the public's help identifying a man wanted in connection with an ongoing threats investigation in Turkey Point. Police were called to a location on Turkey Point Road shortly after noon on Thursday, August 20, following a report of threats. Investigators determined that an unidentified ...
Aug 28, 2026

Carney, Ford dismiss U.S. renaming of Lake Ontario, citing centuries‑old origins
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadians know Lake Ontario will always be known by its original name following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to rename the lake Lake America. Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the name change in the United States, continuing a dispute that began earlier in the ...
Aug 28, 2026

Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll returns to Brantford for 8th year
The capes are coming out again in Brantford as Lansdowne Children's Centre gets ready for its 8th annual Heroes Walk and Roll. The fundraiser returns to Brant Park on Saturday, September 26, bringing families, businesses and community groups together to support infants, children and youth with communication, physical a...
Aug 28, 2026

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Tomorrow: Bottle Drive SCS Cheerleading at White Horse Bowling from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Help support Simcoe Composite School's Cheer team by dropping off your empties. For alternate drop off email: vcorreia7657@gmail.com Tomorrow: Kinsmen Summer Concert Ser...
Aug 28, 2026

What's Good Norfolk? Officer Gamble helps T-Ball Trotters celebrate another special season
A familiar face from the Norfolk County OPP helped make the end of the T-Ball Trotters' season a little more special in Simcoe. Officer Andrew Gamble joined the Special Olympics team for its season-ending barbecue and awards ceremony at Kinsmen Park, where he presented medals to the athletes. Trotters bench coach Maure...
Aug 28, 2026

Deep partial lunar eclipse visible across Canada late tonight
Canadians will have an opportunity to watch a deep partial lunar eclipse late Thursday night and into the early hours of Friday morning. We spoke with Backyard Astronomer Gary Boyle, who told us that although it won't be a total eclipse, it will still be a sight to see for the whole family. For those hoping to see Thur...
Aug 27, 2026

Canada-U.S. tariff fight could put Canadian jobs and investment at risk
The latest round of Canada-U.S. tariffs could affect more than what we pay when checking out at our favourite stores. It could also have an impact on Canadian jobs, investment and production. New 50 per cent U.S. tariffs took effect Aug. 22 on roughly $28 billion in Canadian goods after last-minute talks failed to prod...
Aug 27, 2026

Norfolk County urges property owners to update mailing addresses after returned tax notices
UPDATE: Norfolk County says it has received a large number of returned mail pieces addressed to Waterford-area property owners because of missing PO Box information. If you have a PO Box at the Waterford Canada Post location and have not received your 2026 final property tax bill or other recent correspondence from the...
Aug 27, 2026

OPP warn of investment scams after Norfolk resident loses $65,000 to online scheme
Norfolk OPP are warning residents about investment scams after a community member lost approximately $65,000 through an online investment opportunity. Police say the victim responded to an online advertisement and was convinced to invest through an online stock trading platform with promises of significant returns. The...
Aug 27, 2026
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All Hands on Deck Food Drive underway today to support student nutrition in Norfolk County
Norfolk County residents are being encouraged to lend a hand today as 98.9 myFM and 99.7 WOW FM host the All Hands on Deck Food Drive in support of local children. The one-day food drive runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with donations supporting the Child Nutrition Network and its healthy nutrition and snack programs for c...
Aug 27, 2026

What's Good Norfolk? Fair season approaches with major sponsorship deal, updated imaging and advance ticket sales
Summer is coming to a close, and the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is approaching fast. While the Fair is a tradition for many, that doesn't mean it can't introduce a few changes to freshen things up. Angela Hogeveen, General Manager with the Norfolk County Agricultural Society, says one of those changes is a new ...
Aug 27, 2026

New tariff fight could put more pressure on Canadian wallets
The latest Canada-U.S. trade dispute could eventually show up in the prices Canadians pay for appliances, electronics and other everyday goods. New 50 per cent U.S. tariffs took effect Aug. 22 on roughly $28 billion in Canadian goods after last-minute negotiations failed to produce a trade agreement. The tariffs apply ...
Aug 26, 2026

Norfolk County man dead after motorcycle-SUV crash on 10th Concession Road
A 34-year-old Norfolk County resident is dead following a collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV near Silver Hill. Norfolk County OPP, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services and the Norfolk County Fire Department, responded to the collision on 10th Concession Road shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Police say the...
Aug 26, 2026

Campfire Circle announces major Rainbow Lake expansion, boosting annual capacity to 2,000 campers
A popular medically supported camp in Waterford is preparing to welcome twice as many campers next year. Campfire Circle Rainbow Lake celebrated its revitalization project Wednesday with donors, supporters and families gathering to mark the next chapter for the camp. Rainbow Lake provides medically supported camp progr...
Aug 26, 2026

Fair gears up for 2026 season with major sponsorship deal and advance ticket sales
The Norfolk County Fair is officially gearing up for another season, with organizers announcing a major new sponsorship partnership, a refreshed identity and the launch of advance ticket sales. The Norfolk County Agricultural Society has welcomed Nova Mutual Insurance as the new presenting sponsor of the Norfolk County...
Aug 26, 2026

Police charge 39‑year‑old Norfolk County man after investigation into reported indecent act
A Norfolk County man is facing a charge following an investigation into an alleged indecent act at a business. The Norfolk County OPP says officers were called to a business on Concession 13 Townsend on Sunday after receiving the report. Through the investigation, police determined that an interaction between two indiv...
Aug 26, 2026

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Tomorrow: Board Game Nite at Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch from 6:00 - 9:00 PM Join us for a fun, free evening of board gaming! Bring your own or jump in and play from a wide selection of games like Catan, Scythe, Dominion, Lords of Waterd...
Aug 26, 2026

What's Good Norfolk? Norfolk Oxford Kidney Walk returns to Port Rowan September 27
The dual county Norfolk Oxford Kidney Walk is returning to Port Rowan next month, continuing a fundraising tradition that has raised about $135,000 over 25 years. The September 27 walk is chaired by Greg D'Hulster and his wife, Anita originally of Tillsonburg. This year's approximately three-and-a-half-kilometre walk w...
Aug 26, 2026
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OPP seek public's help identifying individual behind graffiti incidents in Port Dover
Norfolk County OPP are asking for the public's help identifying a person responsible for a series of graffiti incidents in Port Dover. Police say the individual has been using their artistic abilities to deface both public and private property throughout the community. OPP say graffiti can be costly and time-consuming ...
Aug 25, 2026

Norfolk County reminds residents to schedule bulky‑item pickups and follow program guidelines
Norfolk County residents looking to get rid of large household items can take part in the County's Bulky Item Pick-Up Program next week. The program runs from August 31 to September 4, with appointments required and available through ServiceNorfolk. Residents can book an appointment online, by calling ServiceNorfolk at...
Aug 25, 2026

Canadian farmers could feel tariff fight on both sides of the border
Canadian farmers and food producers could feel the latest Canada-U.S. tariff fight from both sides of the border. New 50 per cent U.S. tariffs took effect Aug. 22 on roughly $28 billion in Canadian goods after negotiations failed to produce a trade agreement. Agriculture and food products are among the sectors affected...
Aug 25, 2026

Norfolk County certifies full slate of candidates for 2026 municipal election
Norfolk County has officially certified the candidates who will appear on the ballot in the 2026 municipal election. The Norfolk County Clerk reviewed and approved all nominations following the close of the nomination period on August 21 at 2 p.m. Candidates were required to meet the requirements of the Municipal Elect...
Aug 25, 2026

Norfolk OPP seek two suspects after electric scooter stolen in Simcoe
Norfolk County OPP are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects following the theft of an electric scooter in Simcoe. Police were called to a location on Kent Street South shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19. Investigators say two people arrived in the area and stole an unattended black GOTRAX ele...
Aug 25, 2026

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: The Delhi Community Health Centre 2026 AGM at Delhi Community Health Centre from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Due to space limitations, please let Lori know by email at info@dchc.ca if you plan to attend. Today: Open Cards at the Delhi Legion starting at 7:00 PM...
Aug 25, 2026

What's Good Norfolk? Norm Foster's 'The Love List' brings laughs, romance and mystery to Lighthouse Festival
Lighthouse Festival is getting ready to bring laughs, romance and a little mystery to the stage with Norm Foster's The Love List. The production opens, August 26, at Lighthouse Festival in Port Dover before heading to Port Colborne, where performances begin September 16. Directed by Lisa Horner, the comedy centres on t...
Aug 25, 2026

Norfolk County begins delivery of new garbage and organics carts ahead of September rollout
Norfolk County is preparing for a major change to the way garbage and organic waste are collected, with the delivery of new waste carts beginning today (August 24). The County will deliver new grey garbage carts and green organic waste carts to more than 30,000 properties over the coming weeks. The new cart-based colle...
Aug 24, 2026

Two charged after items taken from Simcoe donation bin
Norfolk County OPP have charged two people following an early-morning theft investigation in Simcoe. Police were called to Davis Street East shortly before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, for a reported theft in progress. Investigators say two people were removing items from a scrap metal and electronic waste donation ...
Aug 24, 2026

Canadian shopping list: products to watch before Sept. 8
There is no reason to panic-buy, but Canadians who are already planning a major purchase may want to keep an eye on several product categories before Canada's new retaliatory tariffs take effect Sept. 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's retaliatory tariffs will be concentrated in sectors including steel, dairy,...
Aug 24, 2026

Three candidates enter Norfolk County election races on final nomination day
Three more candidates entered Norfolk County's municipal election races on the final day of nominations. The nomination period officially closed Friday, August 21, with several last-minute additions to the ballot. Ken Gilpin filed his papers to run for mayor on Friday, adding another name to the race for Norfolk County...
Aug 24, 2026

OPP conducting proactive patrols as criminal‑harassment and weapons probe continues in Caledonia
Haldimand County OPP are asking for the public's help identifying an individual involved in a criminal harassment and weapons investigation in Caledonia. Police say an unidentified person targeted a residence on Lillian Way on four separate occasions between Tuesday, August 4th and Thursday, August 20th. The incidents ...
Aug 24, 2026

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Sit & Fit returns to the Waterford Legion from 10:30 - 11:15 AM A free light exercise program every Monday and Thursday. Today: The Salvation Army Back To School Supplies Party is happening this afternoon. Pre-registration was required. Today: ...
Aug 24, 2026

What's Good Norfolk? Local performers invited to audition as Norfolk Has Talent makes its comeback
Norfolk Has Talent is returning to the stage. The local talent showcase, which previously ran for seven seasons, is making its comeback with auditions scheduled for September and a live stage showcase planned for October. While auditions will be open for walk-ins, Kent says they have launched a page where contestants c...
Aug 24, 2026

Norfolk County pushes funding, recreation and long-term care priorities at AMO
Norfolk County used this week's Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference to put several local priorities directly in front of provincial ministers. Deputy Mayor Kim Huffman was part of Norfolk's delegation at the four-day conference in Ottawa. It was her first time attending AMO, and she said the size and re...
Aug 21, 2026

Free Naloxone training coming to Caledonia Library
Haldimand County residents will have a chance to learn how to respond to an opioid overdose during a free training session in Caledonia. Grand Erie Public Health is hosting a naloxone training session at the Haldimand County Public Library's Caledonia Branch on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The sess...
Aug 21, 2026
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Norfolk County election deadline arrives as new candidates join council races
The clock is ticking for anyone looking to run in the 2026 Norfolk County municipal election. Candidates have until 2 p.m. today, August 21, to file their nomination papers, and several new names entered the race Thursday. The already crowded Ward 5 contest added two more candidates, with Peter Black and Krissi Wiseman...
Aug 21, 2026

Two Norfolk County residents charged in separate intimate partner violence investigations
Norfolk County OPP have laid charges following two separate intimate partner violence investigations over the weekend. The first investigation began shortly after midnight on Saturday, August 15, when officers responded to a report of an assault at an address in Norfolk County. Police say two people had interacted at a...
Aug 21, 2026

Airshow London 2026 ready to roar with F-22 Raptor, warbirds and more
Airshow London is getting ready to fill the skies over London International Airport with fighter jets, historic warbirds and military aircraft from across North America. The annual event runs August 21 to 23, offering three days of flying demonstrations along with dozens of aircraft on display on the ground. Holly Doty...
Aug 21, 2026
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The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Adventures Beyond Storytime at the Port Dover, Waterford and Simcoe branches at 10:30am Let the giggles, wiggles, and learning begin! Build early literacy and social skills! Each session includes themed stories, songs, activities, and play! Drop-in...
Aug 21, 2026

What's Good Norfolk? NCCW returns to Delhi with Collision Course featuring TNA stars and champion celebration
Norfolk County fans of professional wrestling will have a chance to see some familiar faces and major wrestling stars when NCCW returns to Delhi later this month. NCCW's Collision Course takes place Saturday, August 29. More information can be found here.
Aug 21, 2026

Fishing ABC hooks young anglers with free Port Dover Derby
A popular youth fishing derby is returning to the Port Dover area this weekend, giving 80 young anglers a chance to hit the water at no cost to their families. Fishing ABC was founded by Barbara French and Jesse Whalen. It began as a Facebook group in 2019, created as a welcoming place for children between two and 16 a...
Aug 20, 2026
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27-year-old charged after assault in downtown Simcoe
Norfolk County OPP have charged a 27-year-old following an assault in Simcoe that left one person with moderate injuries. Police were called to the area of Kent Street South and Robinson Street around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 17. Investigators say two people had an interaction in the area before one person allegedl...
Aug 20, 2026

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Simcoe
Mosquitoes collected in Simcoe have tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first confirmed evidence of the virus in the Grand Erie Public Health region this year. Grand Erie Public Health says the mosquitoes were collected earlier last week from a residential neighbourhood as part of its regular surveillance ...
Aug 20, 2026
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Norfolk County guaranteed at least three new councillors as mayor and multiple incumbents step aside
One thing is already certain about Norfolk County's upcoming municipal election: there will be several new faces around the council table. Mayor Amy Martin has announced she will not seek re-election, leaving the mayor's chair open and attracting a crowded field of candidates. Ward 3 will also have a new councillor, af...
Aug 20, 2026

The Norfolk County 48
Here's what's going on in Norfolk County over the next 48 hours. Today: Wing Night at Army Navy Air Force Club Unit 255 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm 1 lb. of wings: $12 French Fries: $5 Onion Rings: $5 And those French Fries and Onion Rings portions are generous! Dine-in Specials also available that include a pitcher of beer. W...
Aug 20, 2026

What's Good Norfolk? Annual food drive aims to help local students access healthy meals as school year approaches
A summer tradition aimed at helping local students start the school year with access to healthy food is returning later this month. The All Hands on Deck Food Drive will take place Thursday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with 98.9 myFM and 99.7 WOW FM teaming up with the Child Nutrition Network and local businesses...
Aug 20, 2026

West Lynn Public School Music Program receives $19,200 from 100 Women Who Care Norfolk
The West Lynn Public School Music Program is getting a major boost thanks to 100 Women Who Care Norfolk. The group announced Monday that the school's music program was selected to receive $19,200 following its latest meeting. The program supports students of different ages and grades while also bringing music into the ...
Aug 19, 2026

Another vehicle targeted in Norfolk County as OPP urge residents to remove valuables
Norfolk County OPP are once again reminding residents to remove valuables from their vehicles as thieves continue to target both locked and unlocked vehicles. The latest warning follows a similar reminder from police last week after recent incidents involving vehicles in Waterford and Simcoe. This time, police were cal...
Aug 19, 2026



