Norfolk County honours Remembrance Day on Tuesday, November 11

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. 

Remembrance Day ceremonies  

The following will take place on Tuesday, November 11: 

• Delhi: Cenotaph on King Street – 11:00 a.m. 
• Fairground: Cenotaph – 11:00 a.m. 
• Port Dover: Cenotaph in Powell Park – 11:00 a.m. 
• Port Rowan: Cenotaph on Lakeshore Road, west of Ellis Street – 11:00 a.m. 
• Simcoe: Carillon Tower – 11:00 a.m. 
• St. Williams: Cenotaph on Townline Street and Queen Street – 11:30 a.m. 
• Waterford: Cenotaph at Old Town Hall – 11:00 a.m. 

A march and wreath-laying in Teeterville will take place on Sunday, November 9 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Port Rowan will also hold a service and wreath-laying inside the community centre at 11:00 a.m. that day. 

Remembrance Day events hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branches take place in communities across Canada and abroad, with details available at legion.ca. 

County services and closures 

County Administration Buildings 

All County administration buildings will be closed. 

Emergency, Essential and Critical Services

Fire and Paramedic Services will continue to operate as usual. 

Court Closures 

The Provincial Offences Court at the Robinson Administration Building in Simcoe, will be closed. 

Social Services and Housing 

Simcoe and Dunnville offices will be closed. For crisis support, such as emergency accommodation, call the Victim Services Support Line at 1-800-264-6671. 

Heritage and Culture 

All museums and Norfolk County Archives will be closed. 

Norfolk County Public Library 

All branches are closed. However, all electronic and digital resources – including eBooks, audiobooks, online learning, and streaming movies and music – remain available 24/7 at ncpl.ca.  

Recreation 

Simcoe Recreation Centre, Simcoe Seniors’ Centre, Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre, Delhi Friendship Centre, and all County arenas will be closed and the Delhi Afterschool program will be cancelled on Tuesday, November 11. Regular programming will resume Wednesday, November 12.  

Ride Norfolk 

Ride Norfolk will operate regular service hours. Buses will pull over from 10:59 a.m. to 11:01 a.m. to observe two minutes of silence. 

ServiceNorfolk 

ServiceNorfolk will be closed. Residents can submit non-urgent service requests or general inquiries anytime through Service.NorfolkCounty.ca. 

For urgent issues related to forestry, parks and facilities, roads, water, sewer, waste, or drainage, please call 1-877-298-5888. 

By-law concerns during the closure can be directed to the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122. 

Transfer Stations 

Transfer stations will be open regular hours. 

Waste Collection 

Waste collection remains unchanged. Residents are encouraged to use the Recycle Coach app for personalized reminders and schedules. 

Norfolk County extends heartfelt thanks to all Canadian veterans and active service members for their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice. Lest we forget. 

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