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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 Easter Sunday determined? We asked Minister in the United Church of Canada and Primary Reserve Chaplain with the Canadian Armed Forces Mike Perreault to explain.
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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 40 measles cases in Canada so far this year. Infections have also been reported in Quebec, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Tam says the majority of patients were unvaccinated, an...
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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 Ann Brady, who has been burning the midnight oil going page by page over the budget. Our story on the budget can be found here. Written by Matt LeBlanc
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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 health unit, library, museums, and recreational facilities like the pool, will be closed both days. Ride Norfolk will also not be running both days as well. Waste collection will be de...
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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 council meeting, with members of the public both coming out in support of the program and also sharing their concerns about it being in a residential area. Our elected officials we...
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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 a rabbit after Easter and have done all the proper research and are prepared for the commitment, Hoskin says they will gladly walk a family through the steps of adopting a rabbit i...
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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 the area of Bill's Corners and the 9th Concession. The project will cost the county and residents close to $925,000. Residents adjacent to the project will pay a portion of that thr...
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 team won 3-2 in the final game of a three game final to take the championship on home ice.
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 term parking lot for Norfolk County. Tuesday night at council, our elected officials were asked to enter into a lease agreement on the property for the summer for $1 to be used as p...
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 a friend on an online video game forum. The scammer spent time getting to know the individual and built a sense of trust, eventually using the information they learned to steal app...
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 land to develop affordable housing, has instead been sold. In a release, it says the transfer of a parcel of land that will provide additional funding for the Haldimand Norfolk Housi...
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 Early Childhood Educators (DECEs). The agreement is effective through to 2026. The agreement is for permanent and occasional DECEs in Grand Erie, representing about 190 educators....
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, rehab and attendant care coverage would still be mandatory, but all other benefits would become optional. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the reforms won't necessarily low...
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 Downtown Simcoe that saw families travel to participating stores picking up goodies. Morgan Xiola is the marketing and business operating manager at the store, and she talked about how...
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. Several years ago, the skate park was torn down to be moved to a new location - but has sat in limbo since. Member George Aroujo, who use to work as the General Manager of the Norfolk Co...
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 -- while also trying to ease the rising cost of living. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says his budget takes a "prudent and responsible" approach, and will support workers....
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 April 20th and in Delhi on May 25th. This is not a drop in service, you do need to pre-register. More information can be found here. Written by Matt LeBlanc
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 conference yesterday, he made the announcement on the heels of a federal carbon tax increase slated for April 1st. Ford also called on the Federal government to stop moving forward with the...
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 winds, the Norfolk County Fire Department says the fire was contained to the home, nearby vehicle and two small outbuildings. Aside from the tragic loss of a family pet, financial...
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. The good news: the bike was found at a nearby address. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact the police.
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 the CIBC AUDitorium at the Fairgrounds. Angela Hogeveen is the General Manager of the Norfolk County Agricultural Society and tells us more about the popular event. NEW this year is...
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 Night Bingo event celebrating both spring and Easter tonight at the Simcoe Legion. The Mayor's Affordability Round Table takes place tonight at 6 p.m. The Grand Erie District Sch...
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 awards honour Canadian private companies that are leading the way in their communities and beyond, both in the job creation and innovation forums. Jon Pole, President of MBC accept...
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 over $12,500K. To see the full video, you can click here. Written by Matt LeBlanc
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 will get the green light ahead of the federal budget. Tyler Meredith says the public will have to watch if Freeland will choose to fund a national school food program in the budget...
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 Drive in Simcoe hit a parked vehicle and then left the scene. Soon after, officers received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Nixon Road in Windham - it was the same vehicle inv...
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 group with a suggestion - that Norfolk County build "in-kind" to the community in Turkey Point more amenities. Some of the suggestions include a disc golf park, geared to...
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 both of those categories. The new Thrift Bank is located in the building that used to house the Salvation Army thrift store. Owner Gabby Chavez grew up in a thrifting household and go...
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 government implemented over a year ago. The law can see those patients placed in homes up to 70 kilometres away - or 150 kilometres if they are in northern Ontario - without their consent....
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 said this is a response to the concerns he's heard from lower-tier governments. $1 billion is set aside for the new municipal housing infrastructure program, and the water systems ...
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 council, our elected officials were asked to set aside $250,000 - which will be provided through Safe Restart Funding - so that it could be used for Physician Recruitment. Right n...
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 heard from on March 2nd. Andrew is described as male, white, approximately 5'10" - 6", thin build, with brown hair and a brown beard. Anyone with knowledge of Andrew's where...
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 Norfolk Knights were crowned champions of the Shamrock Hockey League. They now move onto the OMHA Championships in Whitby beginning next week.
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 that was stolen from a Park Road business in Simcoe around 12:40 a.m. on March 7th. More recently, on Wednesday of this week, someone stole a large 53' Step Deck trailer stolen from ...
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 funding to help keep the doors open. Sixty percent of cinema operators told the Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors that they operated at a loss at the end of their most rec...
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 reports that Shelley Ann Bentley is facing four charges with the legal paperwork saying she the filed financial statement she gave the Haldimand County Clerk which was incorrect. Allege...
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 Tuesday, our elected officials looked at some of the upgrades and changes being made to recreation facilities in the county - with Councillor Kim Huffman noting a recent survey that wa...
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 Street North property with officers seizing a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and Clonazepam, along with an imitation handgun, other weapons, ammunitio...
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 are proud to bring Soup Art Bowls back to the Port Dover Community Centre today (Thursday) from 4:30pm til 7:30pm. For a $30 ticket, you receive a pottery bowl of your choice, handm...
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. To ensure safety, they are limiting visits to Essential Care Providers only. Written by Matt LeBlanc
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 not end its forthcoming tax increases on food, gas and heat. Speaking from behind a podium bearing a sign with the slogan "spike the hike," Poilievre says Prime Minister Ju...
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 Commerce is hosting the first ever Innovation Frontier Forum early next month. Chamber Executive Director Karen Matthews tells myFM News what it's all about. The event goes April 4...
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 this morning (Wednesday) to a collision.
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 David Holmes on behalf of Titan Trailers in Courtland. Titan owns lands on both sides of the rail line and would like to develop that area into residential homes. The specific port...
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 Community Centre. The event is put on by the Port Dover Lions. Expect a great night out with some traditional Octoberfest fun. Written by Matt LeBlanc
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 been missing since February of 2021. No human remains were found at the search location. The investigation is ongoing.
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 retired teachers work longer. The Ontario Teachers' Federation says due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been reluctantly allowing retired teachers work for 95 days a year instead...
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 Ontario looking for a base funding increase for developmental services. More information on this #5ToSurvive campaign you can go to CommunityLivingOntario.ca Written by Matt LeBlanc
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 county. A few of the the many topics discussed in the report, were: decreasing the bag limit of households bi-weekly pick up introducing an organic waste program (also known as a gr...
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 at the Port Dover Arena on Wednesday March 20th at 6pm to cheer them on to victory. Wear your mullet! You just might witness an in person mullet shake! Your loud cheers and enthusi...
Mar 19, 2024