Media Releases

Norfolk County is offering a range of programs, events, and seasonal activities throughout June, with opportunities for residents to get active, connect with others, and enjoy local facilities and outdoor spaces. 

Norfolk County will hold a special Council meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, following the Public Hearing Committee meeting. The June Council-in-Committee meeting will now begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 11.

Norfolk County is responding to inaccurate information circulating on social media regarding a recent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigation in Simcoe. 

May is Building Safety Month, a provincewide campaign led by the Ontario Building Officials Association to raise awareness about how building permits and inspections help protect public safety. Norfolk County is reminding residents and contractors to make sure permits are in place before construction begins to help ensure work meets Ontario Building Code requirements.

Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services, and all County buildings, will not be open or available on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18, 2026. 

As spring and summer holidays approach and residents make celebration plans, Norfolk County is reminding the community to follow fireworks rules and take steps to stay safe. 

Norfolk County is celebrating May is Museum Month, a provincewide program led by the Ontario Museum Association that recognizes the role museums play in preserving local history and supporting community life.

Norfolk County is now accepting waste exemption applications for eligible households only, including homes with three or more children in diapers, licensed home daycares, and residents who generate medical waste in the home. Approved exemptions will take effect as part of the new waste collection program launching September 28, 2026.

This week, Norfolk County joins communities across Canada in marking Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week. 

Norfolk County reminds residents that registration for a wide range of summer programs opens early May.