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Article content Some members of Norfolk council are pushing back on the county’s integrity commissioner in the areas of commentary and cost. Simcoe Coun. Ian Rabbitts has been anxious to comment on Toronto lawyer John Mascarin’s 2020 annual report since it came to council April 13. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Council, staff push back on integrity commissioner Back to video Rabbitts got his opportunity Tuesday, at which time he put on the r...

Norfolk making plans for `non-event’ Author of the article: Monte Sonnenberg Publishing date: Mar 16, 2021  •  3 days ago  •  3 minute read  •  Motorcycles and their riders come to Port Dover most every day when the sun is shining. This raises questions for Norfolk County about the Friday the 13th motorcycle rally in Port Dover this August and how many people might be in town. Among those visiting Port Dover on St. Patricks Day were David Jackson and Misty Mascioli of Mount ...

Article content Ontario’s Ombudsman found no evidence of wrong-doing in two recent complaints about Norfolk council procedure. However, Paul Dube did issue a reminder that citing the reason a municipal council goes in-camera is a “best practice.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Ombudsman says closed meetings were legal Back to video Dube’s findings are contained in the agenda for Tuesday’s regular meeting of Norfolk council. The first co...

Article content About 70 per cent of people would use a public transit system between area communities, a new survey says. The Navigating Grand Erie survey, produced by the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie, included responses from 425 residents. It found that 71 per cent would use a transit system that connected the communities of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit, if it was available. We apologize, but this video has faile...

Heritage Trust recognizes William Terry Author of the article: Monte Sonnenberg Publishing date: Feb 19, 2021  •  February 22, 2021  •  2 minute read  •  Norfolk County recognized William Terry of Simcoe with a Dogwood Award in 2018 for his devotion to local heritage matters. This week, the Ontario Heritage Trust announced that Terry is their recipient this year of a lifetime achievement award for dedication to history and heritage. Photo by Monte Sonnenberg /Simcoe Reformer ...

Author of the article: Monte Sonnenberg Publishing date: Dec 14, 2020  •  December 14, 2020  •  2 minute read  •  The Simcoe and District Chamber of Commerce honoured Joy Bakery Cafe of Robinson Street with its 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year Award on Dec. 10. The driving force behind the popular bakery and coffee shop is owner Joy Allgood. Monte Sonnenberg/Postmedia Network Article content The year 2020 will be remembered as one where popular award programs were delivered remote...