Department sees continued growth in Norfolk County
Norfolk County’s Building Department saw steady growth throughout 2022 – including 1,230 building permits issued for over $165 million in construction value.
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Norfolk County Mourns the Passing of Former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion
Norfolk County joins the country in grieving the loss of Hazel McCallion, former mayor of Mississauga, who passed away this morning at 101 years of age.
Council passes 2023 operating budget
Norfolk County Council has completed its 2023 budget process.
This included a review of the proposed 2023 Rate Supported Operating Budget on January 11 and the proposed 2023 Levy Supported Operating Budget on January 18 and 19. Council also finalized its associated capital plan.
Stay safe travelling to, from, and around Port Dover on Friday the 13th
Cold and inclement weather in the forecast means those travelling to Port Dover for Friday the 13th this week should exercise extreme caution on the road.
Norfolk County staff donate close to $35k to charity
Norfolk County staff donated $34,170 to charity in 2022.
Thanks to “Dress Down Days” (also known as ‘3D Fridays’), employees have the option to contribute $2 to dress casually on Fridays, and show their support for a variety of local charities.
Norfolk to host Student Job Fair
Students, are you looking for meaningful employment this summer? Want to work with other enthusiastic individuals in a team-oriented environment? Consider attending the Norfolk County Student Job Fair taking place January 7 at the Simcoe Recreation Centre from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Get your dog tags for 2023
Dog owners in Norfolk County, all canines are required to be licensed each year. Failure to do so could result in fines being issued to the owners of unlicensed and untagged dogs.
Norfolk County hiring summer students
Norfolk County is now accepting applications for several summer student employment opportunities.
Share your thoughts on Paid Parking Pilot
Norfolk County wants to hear your thoughts on the Paid Parking Pilot Project that took place this past summer.
In honour of Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala
Norfolk County staff, Council and the Norfolk County Police Services Board would like to express their most sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala who was killed yesterday in the line of duty in Haldimand County.
Norfolk County hiring summer students
Norfolk County is now accepting applications for several summer student employment opportunities.
Norfolk County’s roads cleared following weather event
After several days of hard work during harsh winter conditions, Norfolk County crews now have all roads cleared and passable.
Norfolk County roads and hydro conditions improving
Norfolk County staff and contractors have been working hard to clear roadways as the intense winter storm continues. Currently, most roads in the north and east areas of the County, including Simcoe, Waterford, Port Dover, and Delhi, have been cleared. Crews are being redeployed to the west end, including Port Rowan, Long Point, Fairground, Walsingham, Langton, and surrounding areas.
Emergency Weather Recommendation – SHELTER IN PLACE
Norfolk County continues to face winter storm conditions, with the most affected area being the southwest – Port Rowan, Long Point, Fairground, Walsingham, Langton, and surrounding areas. At this time road crews are diligently working to clear major roads, but with the ongoing conditions of snow and wind, roads will continue to be dangerous for multiple hours in some areas. In addition to severe snow drifts and ice, there are multiple trees down, and many residences and businesses are without power across the area.
Norfolk County Declares Significant Weather Event
Norfolk County has declared a Significant Weather Event, effective Friday, December 23 at 6 pm, as a winter storm continues to move through the area. This notice will be lifted when conditions improve, and staff safety is no longer a concern.
