By Heather Walters ABOUT 75 seniors took time Thursday afternoon to attend a session at Lighthouse Theatre’s upstairs lounge to hear what Adam Veri was proposing for a local seniors’ centre. Mr. Veri, project director for Barber and Veri Marketing and Development, called the meeting to see if there was interest in the community to […]
Published December 12, 2018 Bill Jaques JAQUES, William “Bill” of Port Dover, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, December 1, 2018 in his 76th year. Predeceased by his wife Marion (1998). Dearly loved step-father of Jim Foster, Bill Foster, Susie Austin and Patty Feere. Loving grandfather of five. Will be missed by […]
. Amy Martin named Deputy Mayor. Friends and family filled the gallery for Tuesday’s Inaugural Meeting. Norfolk County Mayor Kristal Chopp (of Port Dover) and eight ward councillors were sworn into office Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 4th, by The Hon. Mr. Justice R.J. Nightingale. The mayor and six of the eight council members are new to […]
THE inauguration day for the recently elected members of Norfolk County Council will be Tuesday, December 4. That important first official meeting for Mayor-elect Kristal Chopp, Ward 6 Councillor Amy Martin and the other councillors will take place in the Council Chamber of Norfolk’s Administrative Building in Simcoe at 3 p.m. The Maple Leaf […]
Santa & Mrs. Claus arrived in Port Dover for Christmasfest SANTA and Mrs. Claus attracted crowds wherever they went on Saturday, Nov. 17 in Port Dover as the town celebrated Christmasfest. As is the tradition, Santa Claus and his entourage arrived at the pier at 1:00 p.m. on board a tug — this year […]
ChristmasFest and Moonlight Madness coming with parade and day of fun events Saturday, Nov. 17th PORT Dover Board of Trade Manager Jan Overend reports that details of this year’s annual ChristmasFest program is finalized in readiness for Saturday, November 17. She reminds people that the day-long program is now only 11 days away. There […]
Published November 7, 2018 Patricia Prouse PROUSE, Patricia – of Port Dover, passed away at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday, October 29, 2018 in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Harold. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Debby and Ed Long of Port Dover, Peggy Vince and Mike Juhasz of St. Thomas […]
Congratulations to a group of three from Port Dover after winning a $1 million MAXMILLIONS prize in the October 26, 2018 LOTTO MAX draw. The group members are: Susan Kennedy of Port Dover Daniel Ivey of Port Dover Richard Grace of Port Dover Since its launch in September 2009, Ontario LOTTO MAX players […]
By Heather Walters NIIBII Biimaadzwin means Water Is Life according to Val King, a native of the Mississaugas of the Credit, who led a sunrise prayer ceremony Thursday morning on the shore of Lake Erie. Several others joined her on the beach at the water’s edge to give thanks for water, and to pray that they […]
Pipers early morning program on November 11th Ian McFadden, Murray McKnight, Kevin McNeilly prepare for special program Nov. 11 at 6:00 a.m. FOUR Port Dover pipers will play and lead a special program at the cenotaph in Powell Park in the early morning hours on Sunday, November 11. Their 6:00 a.m. […]
VOTING Day for the Norfolk municipal election is Monday, October 22. There are seven candidates running for Ward 6 councillor. Eligible electors are required to vote at their predetermined voting place based on where they live or own property. Voting hours on Monday, Oct. 22 are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Ward 6 […]
Published October 3, 2018 Jenny Alexander ALEXANDER, Janet (Jenny), passed away peacefully at Port Dover, Ontario, Canada on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Jenny, beloved wife of the late George Alexander, much loved mother of Donald and Duncan and will be so sadly missed by her five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A private family service will […]
