News and Notices

Despite many unique challenges, the various departments – with the support of County Council – were able to celebrate many victories. These accomplishments will mean positive things for the community, such as smoother processing, more events, affordable housing, and increased tourism.

Norfolk County will once again offer Christmas Tree Depots for all residents this holiday season.

December 19, 2022 – Norfolk County is pleased to announce that Heidy VanDyk will become the General Manager, Corporate Services, effective January 2023. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, VanDyk will lead the Accessibility and Special Projects, Corporate Customer Service and Communications, Financial Management and Planning, Information Technology, Purchasing, and Realty Services teams.

Norfolk County is preparing for another winter in southern Ontario. This means that plows will be clearing all municipally maintained roads when a snow event has occurred.

The Norfolk County Fire Department (NCFD) is proud to announce the promotion of volunteer firefighter, Jackie Mussel, to captain. In her new role as captain, Mussel will supervise volunteer firefighters at the station and in emergencies – and provide training and mentorship to staff.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County intends to consider the 2023 Capital Plan at its Budget Committee Meeting on November 17, 2022.

Today, Norfolk County budget committee completed a phase one review of the 2023-2032 capital plan.

Just in time for Remembrance Day, Norfolk County’s Carillonneur Jim Nicholls received word that his medley arrangement of Abide With Me and The Last Post was recorded at the Peace Tower in Ottawa by Dr. Andrea McCrady, the Dominion Carillonneur. The recording and his arrangement are now posted on the Parliament of Canada’s website.

Norfolk County residents are advised that many County services – and all County buildings will not be available in observance of Remembrance Day, November 11.

The Norfolk County Public Library (NCPL) is seeking community engagement to help secure funding that will provide further bridging to help close the digital divide experienced by many residents in the community.