Fire destroys century home near Waterford | Simcoe Reformer
Dec 19, 2024 · Members of the public called 911 at about 4:45 p.m. to report the blaze at a property located between Bloomsburg and Waterford. Flames could be seen through the roof of the century home when Norfolk County firefighters responded to the scene, said Cory Armstrong-Smith, fire prevention officer with the Norfolk County Fire Department, in a media release.
Homelessness is on the rise in Norfolk County. | Simcoe Reformer
Nov 17, 2024 · At Norfolk County council on Tuesday, Mayor Amy Martin tabled a notice of motion supporting “Solve the Crisis,” a campaign led by Ontario’s Big City Mayors asking Queen’s Park and Ottawa to “commit to immediate action to solve the humanitarian crisis that Ontario is facing” due to the “exponential” growth of homelessness, addiction and mental health issues.
Nanticoke site could one day host nuclear station | Simcoe Reformer
Dec 4, 2024 · All three southern Ontario properties are already zoned for electricity generation and are located near transmission lines and areas expected to see what Lecce called “soaring demand” for electricity to power manufacturing facilities, data centres, artificial intelligence programs and electric vehicle charging stations.
Latest blaze causes $1M damage | Simcoe Reformer
Dec 20, 2024 · In late November, two separate fires were reported in the Simcoe and Langton areas. The first was reported at 10:19 p.m. Nov. 27 when crews from four Norfolk Fire stations responded to a fully engulfed barn fire on Fourteenth Street West in Simcoe.
Work begins on new 199-unit apartment complex in Simcoe
Oct 16, 2024 · Greg Jones, president of SkyDev, Norfolk County Mayor Amy Martin and Jason Castellan, co-founder and CEO of the Skyline Group of Companies, at the groundbreaking Wednesday for Spencer Place, a new apartment complex being built in Simcoe.
PumpkinFest draws thousands to Waterford | Simcoe Reformer
Suzanne VanSickle of Waterford (second from right) crocheted 42 pumpkin toques for family members visiting from Toronto including (left to right) Jason Santo holding Maple, Kyla Monture, David Dee, and Sarah Pearce as they wait for the start of the PumpkinFest parade on Saturday October 19, 2024 in Waterford, Ontario.
Norfolk man quick to confess to sex crimes | Simcoe Reformer
Dec 19, 2024 · The man seriously considered suicide but “to be fair to his wife, opted not to take the easy way out” said Swarts. “He deeply regrets his actions toward this girl he viewed as his little daughter,” Swarts said, noting that the impact on …
Simcoe woman named to OPG's top leadership position - Simcoe …
Nov 15, 2024 · Article content. A graduate of Simcoe Composite School has been named the incoming president and chief executive officer for Ontario Power Generation as of 2025.
Fire Department receives life-saving alarms | Simcoe Reformer
Dec 19, 2024 · Norfolk County Fire Department (NCF) received 264 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms Wednesday.
Norfolk Family Health Team officially opens new Simcoe facility
Oct 1, 2024 · The facility also includes community outreach for programs such as foot care, chronic non-cancer pain management, smoking cessation, sexual health, healthy eating, and prenatal and newborn health.