News and Notices

Norfolk County’s Paramedics team is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Health will provide one-time funding through the Dedicated Offload Nurses Program to help ensure a more timely and efficient transfer of care for patients arriving at Norfolk General Hospital by ambulance.

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30, 2024, Norfolk County will raise the ‘Survivor Flag’ on Friday, September 27 at the County Administration Building in Simcoe, where it will remain until Tuesday, October 1.

On September 23, Norfolk County had the honour of welcoming Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Paul Calandra.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County intends to consider the proposed 2025 User Fees and Service Charges at its Council-in-Committee Meeting on October 17th, 2024.

Flags at the County Administration Building in Simcoe have been lowered to half-mast for three days, beginning September 23 to honour the life of former Councillor for Ward 1, Betty Chanyi, who passed away this past weekend. 

Norfolk County is joining communities across Ontario for “Test Your Smoke Alarm Day” on September 28, an initiative focused on enhancing fire safety. Also known as “Saved by the Beep,” the day serves as a vital reminder for everyone to check that their smoke alarms are functioning properly—a simple action that could save lives.

Norfolk County has retained Civica Infrastructure Inc. (Civica) to complete the County Wide Inflow and Infiltration Program. The study’s objectives are to identify sources of stormwater or groundwater entering the sanitary sewer system.

Norfolk County is giving residents the opportunity to provide feedback on the future ownership and governance of its municipally owned marinas in Port Dover and Port Rowan.

Norfolk County is thrilled to announce the launch of the Amplify Norfolk Grant Program for 2025. This program is designed to support not-for-profit organizations in producing new live entertainment events, providing a unique opportunity to enhance Norfolk’s cultural landscape of community.