Seven communities across Norfolk County will hold Remembrance Day ceremonies on Wednesday, November 11, honouring veterans and those who continue to serve in Canada’s military.
Most ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., including the service at the Carillon Tower in Simcoe. The St. Williams ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m.
| Community | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Cenotaph on King Street | 11 a.m. |
| Fairground | Cenotaph | 11 a.m. |
| Port Dover | Cenotaph in Powell Park | 11 a.m. |
| Port Rowan | Cenotaph on Lakeshore Road, west of Ellis Street | 11 a.m. |
| Simcoe | Carillon Tower | 11 a.m. |
| St. Williams | Cenotaph at Townline Street and Queen Street | 11:30 a.m. |
| Waterford | Cenotaph at Old Town Hall | 11 a.m. |
Norfolk County is encouraging residents to attend a local service or take a moment to reflect. Information about Royal Canadian Legion ceremonies is available at legion.ca.
What’s closed
County administration buildings and ServiceNorfolk customer service counters will be closed, along with Provincial Offences Court in Simcoe and the Social Services and Housing offices in Simcoe and Dunnville.
County museums, the Norfolk County Archives and all Norfolk County Public Library branches will also close. Digital library resources, including eBooks and audiobooks, will remain available at ncpl.ca.
The Simcoe Recreation Centre, including the Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre and Simcoe Seniors Centre, will be closed. The Delhi Friendship Centre and all County arenas will also close, and the Port Rowan Seniors Social Club will not meet.
What’s open and operating
Ride Norfolk will operate on its regular schedule, but buses will pull over from 10:59 a.m. to 11:01 a.m. to observe two minutes of silence.
Waste collection will continue as scheduled, and transfer stations will keep regular hours. County parks and trails will remain open, as will Norview Lodge. Fire and paramedic services will operate as usual.
Non-urgent County service requests can be submitted at service.norfolkcounty.ca. For urgent issues involving roads, water, sewers or other County infrastructure, call 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 9. For crisis support such as emergency accommodation, call the Victim Services Support Line at 1-800-264-6671.