Media Releases

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.

Norfolk County Paramedic Services is grateful to the Province of Ontario for its continued support of community-based healthcare. Recent funding announcements mark a significant investment in the future of paramedic-led care, helping residents access timely, compassionate services close to home

Norfolk County is preparing for its spring 2026 tree planting season and is inviting residents to submit requests through the Tree Planting Program. 

Norfolk County is offering surplus vehicles for sale through GovDeals, a secure and trusted online auction platform used by government agencies across North America.

Norfolk County Council has decided that, in alignment with provincial direction, municipal-funded curbside recycling collection services for industrial, commercial, and institutional properties will end after 2025. While this change does apply to Norfolk County-owned buildings and facilities, Council approved funding to support recycling collection services for County facilities.  

Beginning November 5, 2025, Norfolk County residents will see improvements to emergency medical response as the Ontario Ministry of Health’s Hamilton Central Ambulance Communication Centre introduces the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS). 

Norfolk County Council has adopted the 2026 Rate Budget following the scheduled Budget Committee and Council meetings held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The Rate Budget reflects a continued commitment to long-term financial sustainability and reliable service delivery.

Norfolk County is pleased to announce it has received two grants from the Invasive Species Centre, supported by Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, to strengthen invasive species management across the municipality. 

Norfolk County is aware of recent public inquiries, social media discussions, and media coverage regarding a boundary adjustment that would see the Norfolk Mall property at 400 Simcoe Street, Tillsonburg, incorporated into the Town of Tillsonburg.