LOCAL HEADLINES

A proposed residential build of more than 350 units in the Woodway Trails area seems to have one major hiccup in the eyes of nearby residents. People in the area seemed relatively OK with the development itself when it was presented at the Jan. 7 public hearings committee meeting, however it was the lack of a secondary access and what that’ll mean during construction that has them concerned. “That road is imperative,” said Kirk Stewart, echoing comments made by several othe

Referees can put their whistles away, this is one kind of charging call that doesn’t lead to two minutes in the sin bin.

Norfolk County has given the green light for a proposed subdivision in Port Dover that would include 393 new detached homes and 56 semi-detached units. Councillors at the Dec. 17 meeting voted in favour of a staff recommendation to approve an application for the proposed 449-unit development. The proper

A few changes, including two new programs, could be made to Norfolk’s community improvement plan. Councillors heard about the possible updates at the Jan. 7 public hearings committee meeting. No formal decisions were made, as the presentation introduced the proposal and sought feedback from the public and councillors.  Community improvement plans are managed by municipalities to provide financial incentives to property owners to renovate or build in certain ways. They can i

The Delhi Flames men’s hockey team went into a five-game WOSHL road trip in December fresh off a convincing 7-3 win over Tilbury.

Netting the Waters, a local full-length feature documentary on commercial fishing on Lake Erie.

Bill and Debbie Colibaba have put countless hours of work into creating and building their own Christmas light display.

Norfolk County has secured funding through the 2024 Rural Economic Development (RED) Program.

Fat Back BBQ has gained a foothold in Port Dover and with delivery and catering options becoming available for BBQ and more.

The SDHA currently has 201 animals in its care, including dogs, cats, and hamsters. Eighty-one of these animals are at the shelter facility.

Norfolk Hericanes U15B girls hockey team (6-2-3) is rolling in the OWHL Southern Conference, second place in the South Division.

Norfolk Hericanes Girls Hockey Association is building back up with seven teams this season.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the perfect way to kick off the holiday season is by visiting the Simcoe Christmas Panorama!

Astronomy enthusiasts are invited to share their experiences ‘exploring the night sky’ in Norfolk County.

Our favourite Haldimand-Norfolk annual holiday events are returning, one of them being the Spirit of the Season.

If you are a resident of Norfolk then it is likely that you have created some lifelong holiday memories at the Simcoe Christmas Panorama.

Norfolk County Agricultural Society is moving forward with a new master plan and the Simcoe Gliders Gymnastics Club has been asked to vacate the fairgrounds’ grandstand building by July 1, 2025.

In response to a call from the Province of Ontario, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has taken significant steps towards a potential, voluntary merger with the Brantford-Brant Health Unit.

The November meeting of the Norfolk Field Naturalists featured presentations by two recipients of the Harry B. Barrett Bursary.

Simcoe Salvation Army, which services Norfolk County, kicked off its 2024 Christmas Kettle Campaign Friday morning at the Real Canadian Superstore in Simcoe. “The Super Store very generously donates a location to us every year and they are good corporate sponsors throughout the year,” said Doug Montgomery, kettle coordinator, thanking Katherine Harriott, assistant store manager, at Friday’s kickoff event that featured live music from the Salvation Army band, led by Major Ken