Grand Erie Public Health replaces local health unit
On January 1, Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) officially began operations, following the merger of the Brant County Health Unit and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. GEPH serves the County of Brant, City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. Officials say the merger strengthens public health services across the region, enhancing capacity, improving service delivery, […]
Family Literacy Day celebrated at the Library
By Care Lucas On January 27, Norfolk County Public Library (NCPL) opened its doors for Family Literacy Day. The annual event, which was first established in 1999 by ABC Life Literacy Canada, has been celebrated by the NCPL for as long as its virtual library co-ordinator Belinda Smith can remember. “Family Literacy Day aims […]
Local art is alive and well
By Inga Hinnerichsen In early January, a group of budding artists got together at the Birds Canada headquarters in Port Rowan. My friend, Cindy Presant, a stone sculptor and painter, is the first artist-in-residence for Birds Canada. She will be developing a body of work for a solo show scheduled in January 2026. Cindy’s […]