News and Notices

Ride Norfolk will not be operating today due to inclement weather.

Norfolk County reminds residents that all dogs must be licensed in accordance with the Animal Care and Control By-Law. Kennel owners are also required to obtain a licence under the by-law. 

Norfolk County will operate Christmas tree recycling depots from December 26, 2025, to January 11, 2026. The service provides multiple drop-off locations across the county to support responsible disposal after the holiday season. 

Following an extensive search and interview process, Norfolk County has appointed Angela McMillan as General Manager of Emergency and Social Services, effective February 9, 2026.

Norfolk County reminds non-eligible property owners that curbside recycling collection will end effective January 1, 2026, in alignment with Ontario’s producer-led Blue Box program. 

Norfolk County has completed a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for proposed upgrades to the Simcoe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), including biosolids handling improvements and storage tanks to accommodate material from Port Dover and Port Rowan WWTPs. The study updates recommendations from the 2016 Integrated Sustainable Master Plan to reflect current technologies and regulations, addressing County-wide servicing needs projected to 2051 in accordance with the Municipal Class EA process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

Norfolk County Council met on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Norfolk County Council has approved $3 million in funding to support Norfolk General Hospital’s project to modernize two operating rooms into advanced minimally invasive surgical suites.

Most Norfolk County offices will close to the public at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and remain closed until 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

This notice is for Port Dover Reconstructions, Port Dover, EIS-ENG-25-35.