Oakwood Cemetery Decoration Day is August 27
The annual Decoration Day event at Oakwood Cemetery in Simcoe will take place August 27.
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Mayor’s Affordability Roundtable aims to tackle rising costs
Norfolk County is calling upon residents to participate in the Mayor’s Affordability Roundtable.
This group will provide a road map highlighting how the County can identify and execute affordability priorities in many areas, including housing.
Registration for fall and winter recreation programs starts August 22
Norfolk County’s Fall and Winter Recreation Program Guide is now available online to help residents plan and prepare for registration. From swimming, sports, and fitness to art, dancing, and music, Norfolk County is offering dozens of programs and activities for all ages and abilities.
Flags lowered to honour fallen firefighter
Flags at all 11 Norfolk County Fire Stations have been lowered to half-mast to honour the memory of Zachery Muise.
Norfolk County seeking resident feedback on West Street project
Norfolk County is seeking public input on proposed changes for the lane configuration on West Street, from Holden Avenue to Brook Street, in Simcoe.
Norfolk creates survey to review business licensing
Norfolk County staff are always looking for ways to meet the needs of the community. With that in mind, staff are currently reviewing the Business Licensing By-Law, specifically as it relates to health and safety.
Norfolk County is growing, have your say about how
What will Norfolk be like by the year 2050? How do we ensure that future growth and development can benefit the community? On Tuesday, August 15, Norfolk County will launch the next phase of engagement for the ongoing comprehensive Growth Management Study, known as “Grow Norfolk”.
Norfolk County is growing, have your say about how
What will Norfolk be like by the year 2050? How do we ensure that future growth and development can benefit the community? On Tuesday, August 15, Norfolk County will launch the next phase of engagement for the ongoing comprehensive Growth Management Study, known as “Grow Norfolk”.
The study is using new forecasts and new directions to investigate locations for future development within or expanding upon existing settlement areas, reviewing industrial employment lands, dealing with overall housing needs, examining agricultural areas, and much more.
Happy Civic Holiday Weekend, Norfolk County: What’s open and closed
Norfolk County is reminding residents that there are some changes to programs, facilities and services throughout the Civic long weekend and into the statutory holiday Monday.
Norfolk County mourns local firefighter who died in B.C.
Norfolk County staff and Council would like to express their sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Waterford native, Zachery (Zak) Freeman Muise, who was killed in the line of duty in British Columbia last week.
Tour Norfolk’s water and wastewater treatment plants this summer
Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from? Now is your chance to find out.
Water leak detection pilot begins July 24
Norfolk County staff will be conducting a water leak detection pilot from July 24 to 28 in Port Rowan and St. Williams to identify potential water leaks or breaks in County pipes.
Port Dover drinking water update
Norfolk County staff are moving forward to connect additional Port Dover properties to the County’s municipal drinking water following the capacity increase to the town’s water supply announced in May.
Norfolk County Recognizes National Drowning Prevention Week
Norfolk County is joining the Lifesaving Society Canada to recognize the importance of water safety and drowning prevention by proclaiming July 16 to 22 as National Drowning Prevention Week
Norfolk County seeks feedback on new Economic Development Strategy
Norfolk County is inviting input from residents and businesses on developing the new goals and actions for its 2023-2027 Economic Development Strategy.
