Visitors and residents alike will be welcomed by a pair of new gateway signs in Simcoe. On May 28, 2019, Norfolk County Council and staff unveiled two of the four signs scheduled for replacement in the community. The new signs – which were constructed by Brooks Signs of Brantford and

Ontario’s Government is funding expansion of broadband internet into the southwest, Infrastructure Minister Monte McNaughton announced today, as he unveiled a key piece of the province’s budget commitment to improve people’s connections, no matter where they live. Th

Norfolk County’s Building Department reports steady construction activity in the first quarter of 2019, with $16.3 million in permit values underway. This amount is similar to activity reported in the first three months of last year. 44 dwelling units were created in the first q

Norfolk County Council will be reviewing recommendations from its Planning Department soon, which will allow farm wineries, breweries and distilleries as-of-right, as well as other on-farm diversified uses. On-farm diversified uses will include farm experience activities, including fa

  CanExport provides direct financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) registered in Canada to help them develop new export opportunities and markets, especially high-growth emerging markets. CanExport provides financial support for a wide range of export ma

The Government of Ontario wants to hear from businesses about the design and effectiveness of industrial electricity pricing and programs. Find out how you can participate and share your ideas about how our electricity system can make business more competitive.   Consultations on

Norfolk County is aware of several job-seekers who have skills in the following areas. If you have a vacancy for one of these positions, please contact the Economic Development office as soon as possible at 519-426-5870 ext 1305. Mechanical QA/QC Mechanical Eng Technologist Occupation

Ontario’s government is protecting what matters most by safeguarding ground and surface water and preserving human health through proper management of excess soil and strengthened enforcement against environmental violations, including illegal soil dumping. The province’s

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the Norfolk County Official Plan Five Year Review in October of 2018. Through this approval, the Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW) designation was updated; as such, Planning staff are now proposing to update the PSW Zone such