Special Community Event on Tues. Nov. 5, 6:30pm - The Wrong Kind of Conservation ****NEW LOCATION****

The Norfolk Community invites everyone to attend this Community Members Sponsored event on Tuesday November 5th at 6:30 p.m. at the Port Rowan Community Centre.

Come hear Author, Elizabeth Nickson: OLA Director of Research, Elizabeth Marshall; FCPP President, Peter Holle and OFTR Executive Director, David Grummett describe their experiences with the NCC and Conservation Authorities throughout North America.

Giant Sinkhole Discovered In Norfolk County.

A giant sinkhole has been discovered in Norfolk County, Ontario.

The recent discovery, has the local residents wondering how deep the hole actually is.

Sources close to the situation feel that the source of the sinkhole is located at 50 Colborne Street South, Simcoe, Ontario.

Suspicious Barn Fire at a NCC Owned Property this Morning.

The 5 alarm barn fire occurred at approximately 4:30 am this morning on the 5th Concession of South Walsingham.  The fire department did not have a key to the gate and had to waste time to remove it before being able to get to the scene. The very large, well built barn had flames that could be seen for miles around.

Council in Committee Meeting October 1, 2013 - Verbatim

The videos can be found here :                           

              

part 1

http://youtu.be/F8XKUrvE8GA

 

part 2

http://youtu.be/emIg9fdnvCE

 

If you only have time for 1, watch the second video and pay close attention to what happens when everyone leaves.  You may have to turn up the volume a bit.

 

Our Beloved Backus Mill - Neglected but not forgotten

For many generations the Backus (Grist) Mill has been a monumental landmark in Norfolk County.  Built in 1798 it stands tall and proud as a representation of everything that has made not only Norfolk County but Canada what it is today.  It reminds us of the sense of community, the dedication, and the triumphs of our early settlers to the area and gives us all a tremendous amount of pride. 

Norfolk County Councillors at the Trough in LPRCA

Are Norfolk County Councillors the best choices for running the LPRCA?  Each meeting of Directors cost the LPRCA an estimated $9,500.  10 Directors for a Company with 20 full time employees.  $19,663 charitable donation receipts given.  The Directors alone cost $6.75 for each $1 donated.

Would you invest in a Company that loses money every single year?  Last year net profit was -$126,834.

Toads, Toads and more Toads.

So you received a brochure on an endangered species and are wondering how it will affect your property on Long Point?  We've put together the facts so that you are aware of the situation you are now facing.  It's not nearly as sugar coated as Councillor Chanyi would have you believe.

The long and short of it is that NO development must occur in the area.  The area is deemed to be 700 metres inland from the waters edge.  This includes all the cottages on Long Point.

This has not been finalized yet so you still have time.  If this does happen to go through you will need to get approval for any 'development' from LPRCA.  There is a cost and from all accounts working with LPRCA as a private citizen compares to a root canal.  If you happen to buy Backus Woods on the cheap from them, there is no issue getting whatever you want as in the case of NCC.

Another Norfolk County Boondoggle Costing The Residents More Money.

So, the Lagoon clean-up in Port Rowan will only go over the estimated budget by $200,000 to $300,000?

Council initially thought the job could get done for $291,000.  After that money had been spent, the new tender came in at a mere $774,500.  Not sure how they consider $200,000-$300,000 over budget equals $774,500, however, they have a way of doing math like we've never seen before.