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SIMCOE, OCTOBER 04, 2012 – Haldimand and Norfolk Counties are great places to live, but they could be even better. That is the outlook of the Healthy Communities Partnership, a group of community leaders and volunteers who have been working together since 2009 to improve the quality of life for local citizens. The group has […]
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SIMCOE, OCTOBER 1, 2012 – Grade 8 girls across Haldimand and Norfolk Counties are being invited to G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp at Camp Trillium in Waterford from November 30 to December 2. The unique camp, which includes three days and one overnight stay, focuses on Growth, Independence, Respect, Leadership and Self-Esteem (G.I.R.L.S.), along with other important […]
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SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012- Tests have revealed that a recently deceased Fisherville area horse was infected with the West Nile virus. The horse, which passed away earlier this month, had not been vaccinated against the virus. Some of the other horses on the property were also unvaccinated against West Nile. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is […]
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SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 – The last Sunday in September of each year is Trail Day in Norfolk County, and a group of local trail enthusiasts are inviting the public to join them on September 30 as they stroll along one of the area’s many lovely trails. Pathways for People, a community coalition that advocates […]
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SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 – More and more people are searching and accessing health information online and registered dietitians from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit are adapting to the trend by using YouTube to spread their nutrition messages. A series of sixteen short videos, titled ‘Dietitians Dish,’ has been uploaded to YouTube, and answers the most […]