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Amplify Norfolk, Norfolk County’s new tourism initiative featuring live entertainment, is inviting partners, artists, volunteers, and vendors to get involved. Originally known as Project Microphone, events will feature headline performers and local talent and are expected to attract as many as 5,000 attendees, establishing Norfolk County as an entertainment destination. Visitors will be encouraged to stay and play to support local tourism, restaurants, and accommodation operators.

Norfolk County is experiencing a winter storm with snow, heavy at times, expected to become mixed with ice pellets early this evening before transitioning to light rain or drizzle near midnight tonight. There is also a risk of freezing rain and strong winds this evening.

Parkland Canada, owners of Port Rowan’s Esso branded retail location, and Norfolk County are looking to the community and area business leaders to find a new owner for the community’s only gas station.

Norfolk County’s Spring and Summer Recreation Program Guide is now available online to help residents plan and prepare for registration. 

Norfolk County reminds residents to take precautions to stay safe this morning following a winter storm overnight. 

As a winter storm watch is in effect for the region, Norfolk County reminds residents to take precautions to stay safe, such as staying off roads, monitoring the weather conditions, and postponing non-essential travel.

The ice storm is possible late Wednesday into Thursday with a prolonged period of freezing rain leading to significant ice buildup in some areas which may cause power outages, downed trees, and the potential for roads to be impassable.

Norfolk County Council has agreed to mutually terminate the Norfolk County/Ames Distilling Ltd. license agreement for the Vittoria Old Town Hall.

In celebration of Heritage Day and Heritage Week happening this month, Norfolk County’s Heritage and Culture department is highlighting several exciting events and initiatives.

It has taken more than three years of persistent work, led by Norfolk County’s Bylaw team, but a once-derelict commercial property on Robinson Street in Simcoe is now on the path to improvement.

Norfolk County is announcing the launch of the 2023 Norfolk Community Development Awards. The new program incorporates and evolves the previous Heritage Dogwood, Development Site Plan and Economic Development Awards with new categories and a new format.