LOCAL HEADLINES

Norfolk General Hospital has its roots in the community. In 1915, James Allgeo of Simcoe bequeathed his estate of $11,212 to the Town of Simcoe for “the purpose of establishing a public hospital in Simcoe.”

Norfolk General Hospital is marking its 100th anniversary milestone year with several community events.

Marc Vanden Bussche of Vanden Bussche Irrigation, presenting sponsor at the 2nd Annual Heart of Healthcare Gala, identified many of them at the May 3rd gala fundraiser.

Mike Christiaens started his U-Fill Water Center company in 2007, and in January 2025 he expanded into Simcoe with a new, always-open, self-serve store.

Walsh told supporters gathered at his Simcoe campaign office on election night he was filled with pride, gratitude and optimism for his H-N team and what they were able to accomplish together.

Lewis was elected to her second term on Monday, April 28, comfortably beating out Simcoe schoolteacher and Liberal candidate Colin Walsh.

Bernie Mummery, 80, has been volunteering with The Volunteer Association to Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home since she retired 11 years ago.

The slogan ‘volunteers are a gift to the community’ is on a sign at Norfolk General Hospital as they celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 27 to May 4.

On April 5, the Lions Club paired with Norfolk County Fire Department Station 3 to host a Metal Donations and Recycling fundraiser.

The Volunteer Association to Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home currently has 226 active volunteers who support the hospital in services, fundraising and public relations.

Being selected fourth in the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) draft is a moment most hockey players can only dream of.

An estimated 300-400 families participated in Simcoe’s third annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, organized by mobilemend.

Staff and volunteers at the Simcoe and District Humane Society continue to persevere through hardships, serving the community - and animal needs - to build a better future for all.

Simcoe Little Theatre (SLT) is ushering in a new era of creativity and collaboration as they prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Election day is on April 28, 2025 and advance polling takes place April 18-21. Visit Elections.ca for information on where to vote.

The hunt is on as Norfolk County is preparing for some Easter festivities.

On the wall near the Dogwood Room in the Simcoe Recreation Centre, a banner proclaims that “fun begins at 50.”

The first All About Pets Show successfully launched in Simcoe, March 8-9, at the CIBC Auditorium.

Simcoe Lions Club is presenting its 71st annual ‘Millennium Music Experience’ on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26.

Saturday’s annual Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Model Railroad Layout Tour had a small railroad crossing sign outside to signal visitors.