Norfolk County to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026
Norfolk County will observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. As a result, some County programs, services and facilities will be closed or operating on modified schedules.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours residential school Survivors, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities who continue to be impacted by the residential school system. The day provides an opportunity to reflect, learn and advance ongoing efforts toward reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
In recognition of the day, Norfolk County will raise the Survivor Flag at the County Administration Building in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 29. The flag will remain in place through Thursday, October 1.
The following programs, services and facilities will be impacted on Wednesday, September 30, 2026:
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. Norview Lodge remains open.
Court closures
The Provincial Offences Court at the Robinson Administration Building in Simcoe will be closed.
Housing and Social Services
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.
Throughout September, all Norfolk County Public Library Branches have featured educational displays and a reader’s advisory booklet to encourage learning and reflection.
Recreation
Simcoe Recreation Centre, including the Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre and Simcoe Seniors Centre, Delhi Friendship Centre, and all County arenas will be closed. The Port Rowan Seniors Social Club will also not be meeting.
Norfolk County trails and parks remain open and available for public use.
Ride Norfolk
Ride Norfolk will operate with regular service hours.
ServiceNorfolk
ServiceNorfolk customer service counters 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 can be directed to the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.
Transfer stations
Transfer stations will be open during regular hours.
Waste collection
There will be no delay or disruption with regular waste schedules.
Norfolk County’s new waste program begins today, Monday, September 28, 2026. Residents are encouraged to use the Recycle Coach app for personalized reminders and schedules. Learn more at norfolkcounty.ca/WasteChanges.
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