News and Notices

Norfolk County Economic Development is pleased to announce the launch of its Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) online survey, aimed at gathering valuable insights from local business owners and operators. The survey is part of the County’s ongoing efforts to support the growth and sustainability of the local business community.

Registration for Norfolk County’s Fall and Winter Recreation programs opens on Tuesday, September 17, at noon. The Recreation Program Guide provides details about the wide variety of programs, including swimming, sports, fitness, arts, dancing, and music, designed to accommodate residents of all ages and abilities.

As Norfolk County is gearing up for the highly anticipated Friday the 13th event in Port Dover this Friday, staff are prioritizing safety to ensure residents and visitors have a memorable experience.

Norfolk staff will soon be providing routine fall maintenance to the water mains throughout the County.  

Norfolk County is inviting residents to participate in shaping the County’s future by providing input on the prioritization of services and investments for the upcoming year. Council and staff will consider all ideas, comments, and suggestions as part of the 2025 budget process.

Effective immediately, the 4th Concession Road Bridge, situated between Highway 59 and East Quarter Line Road, is permanently closed.

Norfolk County enthusiastically announces securing $16.5 million from the first round of the Province of Ontario’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund to assist with Norfolk’s infrastructure demands and allow for future growth.

Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services – and all County buildings – will not be available or open on Labour Day, Monday, September 2, 2024.  

Norfolk County will observe International Overdose Awareness Day by lowering the flags at Governor Simcoe Square in Simcoe to half-mast on Friday, August 30, at 1 p.m. Community members are welcome to attend this important observance. The flags will stay at half-mast until Sunday, September 1.

The 125th Annual Conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) was held from August 18 to August 21 in Ottawa. Norfolk County officials are pleased to report significant progress in advocating for local priorities.