LOCAL HEADLINES

Being selected fourth in the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) draft is a moment most hockey players can only dream of.

An estimated 300-400 families participated in Simcoe’s third annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, organized by mobilemend.

Staff and volunteers at the Simcoe and District Humane Society continue to persevere through hardships, serving the community - and animal needs - to build a better future for all.

Simcoe Little Theatre (SLT) is ushering in a new era of creativity and collaboration as they prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Election day is on April 28, 2025 and advance polling takes place April 18-21. Visit Elections.ca for information on where to vote.

The hunt is on as Norfolk County is preparing for some Easter festivities.

On the wall near the Dogwood Room in the Simcoe Recreation Centre, a banner proclaims that “fun begins at 50.”

The first All About Pets Show successfully launched in Simcoe, March 8-9, at the CIBC Auditorium.

Simcoe Lions Club is presenting its 71st annual ‘Millennium Music Experience’ on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26.

Saturday’s annual Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Model Railroad Layout Tour had a small railroad crossing sign outside to signal visitors.

Purrfect Companions of Norfolk Cat Rescue and Adoption facility

In honour of International Women’s Day, held March 8, the Simcoe Advocate contacted a few of them to talk about their businesses.

A 5-1 win Sunday has lifted the Norfolk HERicanes U15B girls into the OWHA provincial hockey tournament.

Sunday’s Norfolk HERicanes U18B hockey playdown at Talbot Gardens in Simcoe was a must win hockey game.

Bobbi Ann Brady has been re-elected as an Independent Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Haldimand Norfolk.

The Norfolk County Public Library’s newest community initiative to promote engagement within its library branches.

In 1902 the Waterford and Townsend Township Town Hall was built and it has been a cornerstone of our community ever since.

‘Wildly busy’ was a perfect description for the 2nd annual Seedy Saturday in Waterford on Feb. 8.

100-plus people walking in Saturday’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in Simcoe, organized by Youth Unlimited YFC Norfolk.

Provincial Candidates Night on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Simcoe Legion.