Media Releases

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 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. 

Norfolk County is asking residents to share their input on accessible transportation services, including bus stops, shelters, and accessible taxicabs.  

Norfolk County is inviting high school and post-secondary students to apply for summer employment opportunities for 2026. 

Norfolk County will reopen the bulk water depot located at the Port Dover Water Tower, 135 Hamilton Plank Road, effective Monday, December 1.

Norfolk County is pleased to announce that its 2026 allocation under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) increased by 10 per cent, bringing the funds received to $6.9 million.

Norfolk County Paramedic Services has received $25,000 through Ontario’s Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) Grant Program. This provincial initiative focuses on training and capacity-building to strengthen mental health, and wellness supports for public safety personnel. 

Norfolk County Council’s Budget Committee has adopted the 2026 Levy Capital Budget following the scheduled Council Budget Committee meeting held on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Final adoption of the Capital Plan will be considered by Council on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.