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Norfolk County employees contributed $34,903 to local charities in 2025 through the Dress Down Days initiative, also known as 3D Fridays.

The Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre remains closed after a flood in the filtration room on Monday, December 29, caused significant damage to the pool’s water system and boilers. 

Staff are actively working to repair or replace damaged equipment. The pool is expected to reopen on Saturday, January 17.

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 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.  

UPDATE - December 5, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - The cold notification issued by the Medical Officer of Health on December 4, 2025, for the Grand Erie Public Health region has been cancelled as temperatures are no longer forecasted to be -15 C or -20 C with windchill.

The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a Cold Notification for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective December 4, 2025.