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50 Colborne Street South N3Y 4H3 Simcoe, ON, Canada

For clarification, the COVID-19 outbreak reported yesterday is in the Cedarwood Village Retirement Apartments in Simcoe, not the long-term care home. https://hnhu.org/a-covid-19-outbreak-has-been-declared-at-/

It's SNOW much fun to come to Storytime with Ms. Susan!!!

Congratulations Michael!

We are accepting resumes for up to three permanent part time Dietary Aide positions. Apply by November 30 - bit.ly/3kYfaDB

One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 at each location.

An inside look at how the NFGA sorts and stores about 40 million pounds of at its high-tech facility in Simcoe.

The last week for yard waste collection this fall is Nov. 23-27.

Even during a pandemic, the day-to-day job of government continues, and there were some real accomplishments this year.

Strong winds are expected to continue. Please: Don’t drive through floodwaters Obey road closures Stay away from downed power lines ... Give crews time to clear downed trees/branches Stay safe Norfolk!

Congratulations to Warren Wilson and his wife Jean who signed up for paperless water bills and won a rain barrel! You too can sign up at erthsolutions.com

The budget proposes a rate increase in the amount of 7.1%, which means an average residential bill would increase by $7.03 per month.

Effective immediately, Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is issuing a Flood Warning for the Lake Erie shoreline within LPRCA's jurisdiction. See the full message at http://bit.ly/floodwatchlprca #ONflood #onwx

Please be aware - there is a new all-way stop at College St. West and John St. in Waterford. The project was completed this afternoon and in operation immediately.

Did you lose your keys? Car keys found on north end of Waterford Heritage Trail on Sunday, October 18, 2020. If they are yours, call 519-771-8402

Watermain flushing in Port Dover will run through to November 27. Learn what to expect while this service occurs bit.ly/3iFnIyT

Please be cautious Sunday if you live or must travel along the lakeshore.

Norfolk County plans to re-align departments and shrink its footprint to deliver more efficient service and become more financially sustainable.

Swap and repair is the final topic for #WasteReductionWeek. The concept is simple! Extend the life of your products by repairing or swapping items like clothing and electronics to reduce your waste footprint. bit.ly/3mbp2uv

Access over ownership is the key to the sharing economy. But what does that mean? Subscribe to streaming services for music and movies instead of buying new Visit your local library rather than purchasing books new Consider borrowing or sharing with family and friends rather than buying Learn more bit.ly/3kkUtCh

The 2020 Annual Long Point Biosphere Reserve Research and Conservation Conference will take place virtually on November 6, 2020 in two separate webinars. Regist...ration is FREE! Each session has different presenters, so you may register for both or just one! Register here for the morning session from 10:30 a.m. to noon: https://buff.ly/2H0Zz7Q Register here for the afternoon session from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m: https://buff.ly/3nTQK0r

What's the most common factor in home kitchen fires? Unattended cooking! TV, phones and other distractions pull us away from the kitchen so we don't see the signs of a problem until it's too late. Stay with your cooking - if you have to go, turn it off.

Each year Canadians throw away thousands of dollars worth of food. Waste less with these tips: Plan meals and create grocery lists Eat what you buy Backyard compost your food scraps Purchase a backyard composter from Norfolk County ... Learn more bit.ly/3ky214o See more

As a part of #WasteReductionWeek, we want to remind you to reduce your plastic footprint by using products with recycled content and using reusable items whenever you can. Learn more - bit.ly/37fLxdI

Show your support for literacy in your community by adopting a book for the Norfolk County Public Library. The 2020 Adopt-A-Book Campaign, which runs from Oc...tober 1 to December 18 this year, allows you to immortalize a memory, honor a loved one, or express your enthusiasm for the library by adopting a book. Our Branches in Simcoe, Port Dover, Delhi, Waterford, and Port Rowan will have new books on display that are available to adopt and borrow immediately. You can also adopt an older book in the collection. Every book adopted will have a nameplate acknowledging the adoption placed inside the front cover of the book. The adoption price for a book is set for a minimum of $20. A charitable receipt will be issued for donations of $20 or greater.

Welcome to Norfolk County Heritage and Culture's new video series "Carved in Stone". "Carved in Stone" is an exploration through our community cemeteries to t...ell the fact-based stories of the everyday people who once called Norfolk County home. Our first episode highlights the St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery and features the story of Samuel Gardner, sculptor and engraver. Thanks for joining us, for liking, and for sharing our important social history. Enjoy!

Adopt a book to help raise funds for the Norfolk County Public Library

Forestry Farm Rd. from McDowell Rd. W., to County Rd. 21 will be closed until December 18 for bridge rehabilitation. Please plan travel accordingly.

On October 29, we're hosting a series of virtual workshops for the Port Dover Secondary Plan. Learn more or register at bit.ly/3jHhcbb

Norfolk County recently underwent a water and wastewater rate study. Watch the presentation to see what we found - and be sure to provide feedback by completing the survey bit.ly/3ocKJMu

#SquashGoals Congratulations to Doris and Ron!

In 2019 approximately 44.7 million tonnes of e-waste was disposed of with only 20% being recycled. Want to help? Start by: Repairing broken electronics Recycling electronics through retail take-back programs, or donation bins... Learn more - bit.ly/355cWvZ

Last call for appointments We've added EVEN more availability to the October 10 Household Hazardous Waste Depot in Simcoe. Space is limited and by appointment only. http://bit.ly/2QJ9QqT

The Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre has reopened.

The South Walsingham Transfer Station will close at 2:15 p.m. on October 7 - and reopen the following day at 10 a.m. The Simcoe Transfer Station will be open regular hours. bit.ly/2WTcBZ9

Operating arenas cost about $3M over the last two years, with user groups paying about $1M and taxpayers covering approximately $2M.

Speeding is the number one complaint received by the Police Services Board.

Great news! We've added more appointments to the October 10 Household Hazardous Waste Depot in Simcoe. Space is limited and by appointment only. bit.ly/2QJ9QqT

Complete road construction will result in several road closures in Waterford from Oct. 5 to Dec. 18. Cottage St. (College St. W. to Mechanic St. W) Sovereign St. W.(Cottage St. to Main St.) College St. W.(John St. to Main St. N.) More details bit.ly/2LU0bLS