Media Releases

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.

Norfolk County has scheduled a Special Council meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m.  The previously scheduled Budget Committee meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

Norfolk County has announced the finalists in the Safety Squad naming contest; thanks to the creativity of the community, seven characters are one step closer to having names.

At today’s Council-in-Committee meeting, Norfolk County Council directed staff to bring the Ice Allocation Report and Policy back to Council in February 2026.  

Mayor Amy Martin tabled the draft 2026-2035 Levy Capital Plan today, fulfilling her legislated responsibilities under the Municipal Act.  

Norfolk County has made changes to the schedule for two upcoming Council meetings in November and December.

As winter weather approaches, Norfolk County is ready to respond to snow, ice, and cold conditions on its more than 4,200 kilometres of roads.  

In recognition of Remembrance Day on Tuesday, November 11, Norfolk County will join Canadians across the country to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country during times of war, military conflict, and peace. 

Ceremonies will be held in communities across Norfolk County, and residents are encouraged to attend a local service or take a moment to reflect on the contributions of veterans and active service members. 

Norfolk County is celebrating a major boost to its fisheries sector, thanks to a $10 million investment from the Ontario government to upgrade facilities in Port Dover and Wheatley.