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A collision involving a police cruiser
A collision in Norfolk county involving a police cruiser. It happened on Thursday morning on Highway 3 near Rhineland Road. The drivers of both vehicles were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Updates will be provided when available.
7h ago
Six Nations Police officer charged with assault
A Six Nations police officer has been charged with assault causing bodily harm after an investigation by provincial police. Six Nations police say they asked O-P-P to conduct an independent investigation after learning of an incident that took place when the officer was on duty on April 10th. 30-year-old Const. Michael...
14h ago
Pickleball players sign petition to keep ice away from Simcoe Recreation Centre
The Pickleball players who are currently using the Simcoe Recreation Centre weekly have come together to voice their opposition of converting the space back into a hockey arena. Close to 130 people signed petition which was sent to our elected officials. These individuals use the space to play the sport every Tuesday, ...
14h ago
Free job training program being offered by Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie
A new free job training program will be launching soon. Skills2Advance Try a Trade provides a seven-week introduction to welding, machining, metal fabrication, computer-aided design, electronics and robotics. Training will be followed by an eight-week paid placement with local employers. Try a Trade is being offered by...
14h ago
Province looking at imposing stiffer penalties for impaired driving
Ontario is set to announce new legislation that would impose stiffer penalties on those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says the government is introducing tough new measures, including lifetime licence suspensions, to protect families and keep peop...
14h ago
Norfolk putting out safety tips and rules in place for fireworks ahead of the long weekend
Residents are getting ready for the long weekend, and Norfolk County is sending out a reminder about Firework safety and rules in place. Those tips are below. You can also hear from Fire Prevention Officer Cory Armstrong Smith in an interview we did in August regarding the same subject here. Know the rules: Residents...
14h ago
Ontario to change funding model for daycares after many warn they face potential closure
The Ontario government has told child-care centres that it will implement a new way of funding the national 10-dollar-a-day program starting next year. The change was relayed in a memo to child-care centres last week. Child-care centres, including the Y-M-C-A, have been warning of the risk of closures if the funding fo...
14h ago
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Back by popular demand - Blue Rodeo is returning to Norfolk
Norfolk County is becoming the place to be for big music acts. A famous Canadian band is coming back for another show in Norfolk, and Burning Kiln Winery is excited to "tell you one more time again" just who it is. General Admission tickets are $109 + HST and go on sale at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Purchase yours at ...
15h ago
It is shaping up to be a beautiful summer in Norfolk County, according to Environment Canada
With a dreary and wet spring underway, we wanted to know what the experts predict for summer. So we turned to Senior Climatologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada David Phillips. Here's what he has to say about summer in Ontario, just in time for the long weekend. Of course, he notes that things can change, a...
May 15, 2024
The Raid on Port Dover in 1814
Today is an important day in Port Dover's history. Back on May 14th, 1814, the Raid on Port Dover took place during the war of 1812. American regulars and militia under Lieutenant-Colonel John Campbell crossed Lake Erie and over the course of two days burnt the settlements of Dover and Ryerse's Mills and ravaged the su...
May 15, 2024
Stricter penalties coming for car thieves
Ontario is bringing in stricter penalties for those found guilty of committing auto theft. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says the province will suspend driver's licences for at least 10 years for those who have been convicted of stealing a car. Those thrice-convicted of auto theft would have their licenses ...
May 15, 2024
AlertReady Test happening today
Don't be alarmed! This is just a test. Today at 12:55 p.m., there will be a routine test of the AlertReady emergency alerting system. The test message will be sent out via TV, radio, and compatible wireless devices.
May 15, 2024
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Three pickup trucks stolen in Norfolk
Three pick up trucks stolen in Norfolk County and police are trying to find both the vehicles and those responsible for taking them. The first truck was stolen in Port Dover on Friday, the second one from Simcoe on Saturday, and the third from Delhi on Sunday. A full description of the thefts can be found below: On Fri...
May 15, 2024
Ontario to revamp how it compensates injured migrant workers
Ontario is set to revamp how it compensates injured migrant workers. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board pays workers 85 per cent of their salary if they are hurt on the job, but they claw back money earned from other work. But the board's president Jeff Lang says that is not fair since migrant workers who return ...
May 15, 2024
After seeing many employees leave the county Norfolk is looking at ways to attract and retain staff
Council-in-Committee received a report from BDO Canada yesterday, regarding Employee Attraction and Retention. BDO began collecting data as well as polling and interviewing staff in August of 2023. The report contained a 5 year Talent Management Strategy for the County to follow. The reason for the report is that the c...
May 15, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Kinsmen plan to raise $700,000 for Splash Pad
Amie Ferris of the Port Dover Kinsmen presented the club's proposal to fundraise and build a splash pad to Council-in-Committee yesterday. The water attraction would have a nautical theme and be placed in the south-west corner of the Kinsmen Park in Port Dover. Ferris highlighted the need for projects like this in the ...
May 15, 2024
Police release 3D model and Unsolved video in hopes of identifying a child who was found deceased in the Grand River
In May of 2022, the unidentified remains of a child were found in the Grand River in Dunnville. Now, the Ontario Provincial Police has released a three-dimensional facial approximation and new Unsolved video in the hopes of identifying her. Her body was found in marshy area known as Grand Island, south of the boat club...
May 14, 2024
Mayor Martin wants to see motorcycles back on Main Street for Friday the 13th
Mayor Amy Martin wants staff to reevaluate their Friday the 13th plans. A notice of motion has been brought forward asking staff to provide a couple of options for the emergency management team to review for use of Main Street. The last few years has seen bikes only permitted in certain areas and the use of Main Street...
May 14, 2024
Federal government providing over $200 million to support child care in Ontario
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in St. Thomas on Monday (yesterday) to announce the federal government will provide the province with $201.87 million to create child care spaces and support inclusive child care services across Ontario, especially in underserved communities. He made the announcement at the 88-space St...
May 14, 2024
Unilever employees turn into rescue team after witnessing a gosling fall down a grate
A gosling rescue in front of Unilever in Simcoe. On Friday, 10 employees were out front of the building when they saw two adult geese and 6 goslings crossing the road - the parent geese and 5 of the goslings walked around a grate but one the other did not - falling through the hole. The team jumped into action, quickly...
May 14, 2024
A Splash Pad in Port Dover and a Daycare Centre in St. Williams - several deputations on tap at council
A busy day at council chambers yet again with a lot of items on tap today (Tuesday). Our elected officials are going to be hearing several deputations, three regarding a municipal water bill. Another deputation is in regards to a daycare centre wanting to open up in St. Williams while the other is talking about the Por...
May 14, 2024
Health organizations advocating for a provincial alcohol strategy
Multiple health organizations are echoing calls from Ontario's top doctor to develop an alcohol strategy. The Canadian Mental Health Association and other organizations fear upcoming changes that will loosen alcohol rules will lead to increased deaths and hospital admissions. Sales of beer, wine, cider, and ready-to-dr...
May 14, 2024
Norfolk OPP respond to several attempted vehicle thefts over the weekend
The Norfolk OPP are looking for assistance after responding to several attempted vehicle thefts in Simcoe and Delhi. From 5:54 a.m. on Saturday to 3:14 p.m. on Sunday, police got a call out to one Delhi address and six Simcoe locations about an attempted theft, with varying degrees of damage to each vehicle in the atte...
May 14, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Two Waterford boys will represent Team Canada at the United World Games
Some exciting news for two boys in Waterford. Rossi told us the United World Games is the largest youth sports tournament in all of Europe and you can follow it here. If you want more information on the fundraiser, or want to help out but can't make it out this weekend, you can find more information here. Written by Ma...
May 14, 2024
Haldimand OPP celebrate Police Week
Police Week runs from May 12th to 18th across the Province of Ontario. The Haldimand County OPP will be celebrating the work front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators and police professionals do to keep Ontarians safe and healthy. The theme for the week is Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe and highlights the impor...
May 13, 2024
Canadian Blood Services apologizes for past policies banning gay and bisexual men from donating blood
Canadian Blood Services says it has apologized to L-G-B-T-Q -plus groups for a past policy that banned gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The ban was in place until 2022, when it was replaced by new rules under which all donors are asked the same questions about their sexual behaviour. The apology was made by Ca...
May 13, 2024
If you are pulling out the motorcycle for the first time this year, make sure it's ready for the ride
You may be bringing your motorcycle out for the first time this season with the warming weather and the OPP Golden Helmets have some tips to make sure they're road ready. A simple spot check is a good place to start Constable Conrad Vitalis said in a video. Another piece of advice is to check the tread on both your tir...
May 13, 2024
Ontario will need to hire thousands of nurses and personal support workers in the coming years to meet demand
Some numbers the Ontario government tried to keep secret paint a stark picture of the staffing shortages plaguing the province's health and long-term-care sectors. The figures obtained by The Canadian Press show Ontario expects to need 33-thousand, 200 more nurses and more than 50-thousand, 800 personal support workers...
May 13, 2024
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Northern Lights over Norfolk
An unusually strong solar storm hit the Earth over the weekend and produced northern lights across Norfolk County. Normally the colourful lights in the sky are visible in more northern parts of Canada, but recent solar activity allowed them to be seen as far south as Alabama and northern California. The Solar Storm cau...
May 13, 2024
New study on cancer projections expects to see a rise in less common cancers in 2024
A new study predicts the rates of lung, colorectal and prostate cancers are decreasing this year, but less common cancers -- including melanoma, liver and kidney cancers -- are on the rise. The 2024 projections are published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Researchers say breast cancer rates are relatively...
May 13, 2024
Fatal crash in Six Nations
A fatal collision in Six Nations of the Grand River. Six Nations Police says in the early morning hours on Sunday, they responded to a single vehicle crash on Third Line Road. The 40-year-old driver, the only person in the vehicle, was pronounced deceased. The name of the deceased will not be released.
May 13, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: FNFA looking for farms to sign up for 2024 tournament
Organizers with the Farms of Norfolk Football Association are hoping this year will be the biggest one yet. Full details on FNFA can be found here. Written by Matt LeBlanc
May 13, 2024
Simcoe funeral director sentenced following mishandling of prepaid funds
A judge sentenced a former Simcoe funeral director and funeral home owner to 12 months house arrest and ordered him to pay restitution to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) after mishandling prepaid funds. In 2020, BAO inspectors started investigations into irregularities related to prepaid funerals at the two ...
May 10, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Week - OPP says practice makes perfect and planning is key
We are wrapping up Emergency Preparedness Week, and police want to make sure that residents are well informed. If there is a situation that police should be aware of, but not something you would deem an emergency, you can reach out to 1-888-310-1122. Written by Matt LeBlanc
May 10, 2024
Independent Electricity System Operator says province will have enough electricity for the rest of this decade with new precurement
Ontario's electricity system operator says a major new procurement of battery storage facilities will help meet the province's needs until the 2030s. The Independent Electricity System Operator says along with 10 new battery facilities, the province is also procuring three natural gas and biogas facilities. Combined wi...
May 10, 2024
St. Vincent de Paul celebrating 65 years serving the community
St. Vincent de Paul celebrated 65 years of serving their local communities this past weekend! St. Vincent de Paul of St. Mary's Parish in Simcoe deliveries emergency food to their Neighbours in Need with the program starting with 2 members supplying food to a couple people per week only to grow into an organization of ...
May 10, 2024
Federal and provincial ministers meeting today to discuss how to shrink numbers of temporary residents in Canada
Federal and provincial ministers are meeting in Montreal today to hash out how to shrink the number of temporary residents in Canada. It's the first time Immigration Minister Marc Miller will be face-to-face with his provincial and territorial counterparts since he announced an unprecedented plan to set limits on the n...
May 10, 2024
SCS hosting 2nd Annual Classic Car Show and Sale
Simcoe Composite School's 2nd Annual Classic Car Show and Sale goes this weekend. Tomorrow (Saturday) get a chance to see some great vehicles and pick up an item or two as they are selling plants as well as woodworking and metal art. There is also manicures, face painting, and henna tattooing for children. It runs from...
May 10, 2024
Ontario looking to safeguard children from cyberattacks
Ontario says it's looking at ways to better safeguard children's information and prevent it from being stolen in cyberattacks. The province says it will bring forward legislation to protect students' data. Public and Business Service Delivery Minister Todd McCarthy says future regulations could include software standar...
May 10, 2024
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Dream Lottery has incredible prizes while raising money for a great cause
Dream Lottery is back with its Spring draw, helping support area hospitals and the patients and families across Southwestern Ontario that utilize them. As always, the Ultimate Grand Prize Winner will have quite the time choosing which prize to pick from the three options available this spring. Dream Lottery's Kim Woodb...
May 10, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Step up and join the MS Walk
May is multiple sclerosis awareness month and one of the charity's largest fundraisers is fast approaching. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. It's estimated that 90...
May 10, 2024
Parliamentary committee to look at antisemitism in schools
A parliamentary committee is set to begin studying the issue of antisemitism on campus later today. The committee will hear directly from Jewish students, who say school administrators are failing to protect them from the tide of antisemitism they face. Six students from schools in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta appeared ...
May 09, 2024
Our local Alzheimer's walk is coming up fast
Mark your calendars, the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is coming up fast. It will take place at the Lions Park in Jarvis on May 25th with a fundraising goal of $55K. Across Canada, the occurrence of dementia continues to grow with 76,000 Canadians diagnosed with dementia annually. Walk anytime between 11am ...
May 09, 2024
Free fishing in Ontario for Mother's Day weekend
All Canadian residents can fish for free this weekend anywhere in Ontario. The province is waiving the usual fishing licence requirement to celebrate Mother's Day weekend. The same applies for Father's Day weekend every year. Even though fishing will be free on Mother's Day weekend, the province says all conservation l...
May 09, 2024
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Old Town Hall is giving the community karaoke with twist - a live four piece band backing local singers
Old Town Hall in Waterford is bringing Karaoke to their Pub Night but it's not your traditional karaoke. The show starts at 7 p.m. It is pay-what-you-can at the door.
May 09, 2024
OPP announce staggering numbers in online child exploitation arrests
The Ontario Provincial Police announced staggering numbers in online child exploitation arrests as part of province-wide Project Aquatic. Members of the OPP-led Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet (Provincial ICE [Internet Child Exploitation] Strategy) took part in...
May 08, 2024
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Update: Go-Fund-Me to Canada Wide Warrant
We've been following a story of a woman with local roots, who went to Go-Fund-Me with a plea for assistance. She alleged her 3-year-old son had been abducted by his father in Vietnam while visiting for a Lunar New Year celebration. The Toronto Police Service is now requesting the public's assistance locating the father...
May 08, 2024
UPDATE: Driver facing several charges following theft of vehicle, assault on police officer
An update to a story we brought you yesterday regarding a stolen vehicle in Waterford that didn't make it far before going off road. On Monday afternoon, police say a man in a ski mask stole a blue 2002 GMC Sierra pickup truck from an Old Highway 24 location but shortly after he was involved in a rollover collision on ...
May 08, 2024
Federal justice minister downplaying suggestions that new law could be used to stifle political dissent.
The federal justice minister is downplaying suggestions a new law targeting foreign interference could be used to stifle political dissent. The bill's sabotage provision focuses on acts against essential infrastructure like systems that enable transportation or communications, or support delivery of health and food ser...
May 08, 2024
Several students recognized during Catholic Student Leadership Awards
Several students in Haldimand and Norfolk were recognized during the Catholic Student Leadership Awards ceremony. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board hosts the Awards each year during Catholic Education Week, with this years event taking place in Hamilton. This annual event highlights the role of...
May 08, 2024