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Trucks to Touch event returns September 18

The Week of the Child and Youth Committee of Haldimand-Norfolk present the return of the annual Trucks to Touch event in celebration of the children and youth in our community. The free family event runs from noon to 3 p.m. at the Jarvis Lions Park (18 James St. E.) on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The event provides an opportunity for children to get up close and personal to some interesting and exciting vehicles including:

  • Heavy equipment
  • Tractors
  • ATVs
  • Emergency vehicles

Other activities will include face painting, crafts, and characters in costume. The park will be closed to vehicle access during the event. No registration is required.

Haldimand County mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Haldimand County joins the people of the United Kingdom and throughout the Commonwealth in mourning the loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday, September 8, 2022. She celebrated her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year, marking 70 years on the throne making her the longest reigning monarch in British history.

“We’re deeply saddened by the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, whose monumental 70-year reign spanned many important moments in our Canadian history,” expresses Mayor Ken Hewitt. “While Haldimand County had never directly hosted The Queen on any of her 22 official visits to Canada, as Canada’s longest reigning Sovereign, many across the county have known no other monarch.  She has been a constant figure of resilience and strength for the people of Britain, Canada and the rest of the Commonwealth throughout decades of unprecedented change. On behalf of the County, I offer our deepest sympathies to The King, the Royal Family, and all who are mourning this historic loss.”

Flags at all County buildings have been lowered to half-mast and will remain at half-mast until after the funeral. Residents wishing to share their condolences can do so online on the Canadian Heritage website and Buckingham Palace page.

Queen Elizabeth II

Haldimand County Public Library partners with Service Canada to host Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security workshops

Haldimand County Public Library has partnered with Service Canada to offer informative workshops about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and  Old Age Security (OAS) benefits. With the closest Service Canada offices to Haldimand County being in Hamilton, Simcoe and Welland, this is an excellent opportunity for community members to locally learn about benefits for which they may be eligible upon retirement.

The CPP and OAS workshops are open to all residents at the following County library branches:

  • Dunnville branch (317 Chestnut St.) – Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
  • Jarvis branch (2 Monson St.) – Friday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m.
  • Cayuga Library and Heritage Centre (19 Talbot St.) – Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.

The program will be offered in a live webinar format with a Service Canada representative joining participants in the library via Zoom. Participants will be able to ask questions and participate in discussions facilitated by library staff during and after the presentation. Pre-registration for these programs is recommended but not required.

For more information about public pensions, including the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security pensions, or related benefits and services, visit Canada.ca or call 1-800-O-Canada.

Heritage Haldimand hosts cemetery mapping workshop

Heritage Haldimand will be offering a special cemetery mapping workshop on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be led by Archaeology and Cemetery Conservancy expert Seika Groves at Riverside Cemetery in Dunnville, 660 Main St. W.

Geared toward the historian or genealogist, the workshop will teach participants how to create a map cemetery map, catalogue grave sites (names, dates, symbols, etc.), and offer technical explanations. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and enclosed footwear.

The cost for this workshop is $35 per person, with limited space available. Registration may be completed online at link.haldimandcounty.ca or in person at the Haldimand County Administration Building, 53 Thorburn St. S., Cayuga.

For more information please contact Heritage Haldimand at heritage@haldimandcounty.on.ca or 905-318-5932, ext. 6516.

Applications are now open for Haldimand County’s new, industry-leading Experiential Tourism Development Program

Haldimand County is setting the stage for regenerative tourism development in Ontario with the launch of its new program “From Good to Grand: Growing Tourism Experiences in Haldimand County.” As part of this program, Haldimand County will be looking for four operators or organizations to develop new tourism experiences to be brought to market in early 2023.

“In August 2022, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) identified four key pillars to best underpin a new federal Tourism Growth Strategy and ensure the industry achieves its key goals by 2030: 1) Attract and Retain a Sustainable Tourism Workforce, 2) Improve Access for Visitors to and within Canada, 3) Develop and Promote Tourism Assets, and 4) Build a Regenerative and Inclusive Tourism Industry. Experiential Tourism is a key method to achieve these goals,” explains Lidy Romanuk, Haldimand County’s Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, “we value and understand the role that Tourism Haldimand and Haldimand County play in building a resilient and inclusive tourism sector.”

Joanne Wolnik, Executive Director of Ontario’s Southwest Regional Tourism Organization, furthers, “Experiential tourism development invites stakeholders new to tourism, as well as seasoned operators, new ways to diversify their business, welcome visitors, and access the tourism economy.  Across Ontario’s Southwest, we’ve seen artisans, producers, historians, chefs, musicians, farmers and more, share what they’re passionate about while adding new revenue streams to their business by developing and offering experiential programming for travellers.  Ontario’s Southwest regional tourism organization has been investing in experiential tourism development since 2017 and Haldimand County Economic Development & Tourism, has been a key player in this initiative. We are thrilled to see this continued investment in sustainable industry growth.”

An open call for participants has launched, and interested operators and organizations are encouraged to apply by Monday, Sept. 19 at 11:59:59 p.m., EST. The selected participants will receive support to bring their tourism ideas to market including access to 40 hours of one-on-one coaching with industry experts; participation in experience development workshops; and marketing and advertising support to promote and encourage bookings. The program will run until December 31, 2022.

For more information and to apply, visit businesshaldimand.ca.

The Heritage Centre announces September program lineup

The Heritage Centre in Cayuga has announced its lineup of programs for September featuring presentations and workshops spanning a variety of topics. The cost for all programs is $10 per person and pre-registration is required. Register online or in-person at the Haldimand County Administration Building, 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 (1 p.m.) – Workshop: Family Search – Solving the Mystery
For those hitting a wall in their family genealogy research, this hands-on workshop will help find those mysterious links using online resources and materials found in the archives. Handouts will be provided.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 (6 p.m.) – Presentation: Historical Mystery Series – True Crime
This presentation is the last in the historic true crimes series based on cases that took place in Haldimand County and surrounding areas. Participants will have an opportunity to listen to clues and solve the crime before the outcome is revealed. The actual crime will remain a secret until the program takes place.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 (1 p.m.) – Presentation: Boats, Bridges and Trails
This presentation features the history of the modes of transportation in Haldimand County including the early trails, the Grand River and the development of the railways and roadways.

Saturday, Sept. 17 (12:30 p.m.) – Presentation: Shadows of the Past
For anyone who’s wondered why people in the Victorian era used human hair to make wreaths and other mementos, this presentation will look at the history of hair wreaths and jewellery as an art form.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 (6 p.m.) – Presentation: From a Loyalist’s Pantry
In the 18th century, many new immigrants arrived in Canada bringing with them seedlings, spices and recipes. This talk explores how our ancestors ate in season and preserved and cooked their food utilizing the available ingredients.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 (1 p.m.) – Presentation: Royal Heirs
The royal series continues with a look at royal heirs, past and present. The line of succession in the Royal Family has not always transitioned smoothly in Great Britain. Henry VIII was third in line for the throne, but after the death of his brother, he became King. The abdication of Edward VIII caused scandal and thrust his brother George onto the throne, ushering in his daughter, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II ), as the next heir.

For more information about programs and activities, contact the Heritage Centre at (905) 318-5932, ext. 6613 or email museums@haldimandcounty.on.ca.

New disc golf course now open at Jarvis Lions Park

Haldimand County has a new disc golf course for the community to enjoy located at Jarvis Lions Park, 1 James St. E. in Jarvis. The nine-hole course is a family-friendly way to get out and play disc golf, one of North America’s fastest-growing pastimes.

The Jarvis Lions Club and the Jarvis Parks Committee, with partial funding from Haldimand County’s Community Partnership Program, looked to bring this installation to the park to provide residents with more opportunities for lower-cost outdoor recreation.

Disc golf is played similar to regular golf but with specialized flying discs that are engineered for specific characteristics to allow for the desired speed, loft, glide distance, stability and turn tendency.

Haldimand County also boasts a championship 18-hole course in Caledonia’s LaFortune Park. The Jarvis Lions Park course is somewhat less challenging yet appropriate for experts and beginners alike. The course is designed to avoid pedestrian walkways and to offer players a compact course. There is no cost to play.

“The new disc golf course is a wonderful recreational resource for Jarvis and the surrounding area and is another great example of Haldimand County’s commitment to helping groups build assets that benefit their community through the CPP program,” says Ward 1 Councillor Stewart Patterson, who has been a strong supporter of the project since its initial proposal.

Discs are available for purchase at a number of online retailers. For those wishing to try the sport, a number of discs, donated by Jarvis company Concession Road Brewing, are available for loan at the Jarvis Branch of the Haldimand Public Library.

“One of Haldimand Public Library’s goals is to explore and adopt new and innovative collections for public enjoyment,” says Library CEO Paul Diette, “and when the proposal to loan disc golf equipment was presented to us, we were excited to add something that promotes exercise and fun amongst community members to our collection mix.”

Disc golf course signage

Photo Credit: Instagram @aceplacediscgolf

Applications now being accepted for 2023 Community Beautification Grants

Applications are now open for community groups and not-for-profit organizations wishing to apply for a Haldimand County Community Beautification grant.

Each year, the County sets aside $60,000 in partnership funding for beautification projects on municipal property. These grants support the efforts of volunteer groups in enhancing the vitality, sense of pride and overall quality of life within Haldimand County.

Groups may apply for grant funding of up to 50 per cent of the proposed project’s total cost to a maximum of $4,000 per year, per project.

Proposed projects must take place on property owned by Haldimand County. The County may be able to fund more than one application per community group; organizations submitting more than one application are asked to rank their requests in priority order.

Community/volunteer groups can access the online application package at: HaldimandCounty.ca/community-partnerships/ after speaking with Community Partnerships staff about their project.

Applications, including all supporting materials, must be received online by Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at 4 p.m.

For more information about the Community Beautification Grant program, please contact a Community Partnerships Liaison by e-mail at partnerships@haldimandcounty.on.ca or phone: (905) 318-5932, ext. 6119.

Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre hosts afternoon tea and tea leaf reading event

Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre invites the community to join them at Shelly’s Family Dining (1192 Kohler Road, Kohler) on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. for Afternoon Tea and a Tea Leaf Reading.

Attendees will enjoy tea, scones and other sweet treats while historian and television personality Seika Groves discusses all things ‘tea’, including demonstrating tasseography, a method of fortune-telling that uses loose tea leaves at the sides or bottom of your cup to see what possibly lies ahead.

This special presentation is given in conjunction with Edinburgh Square’s current exhibition, “A Spot of Tea”, on display at the Centre located at 80 Caithness Street East in Caledonia.

The cost for the Tea and Tea Leaf Reading is $22.50 per person and pre-registration is required. Registration may be completed online at link.haldimandcounty.ca or in person at the Haldimand County Administration Building (53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga).

For more information about Haldimand Museums programs and activities, contact the Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre at (905) 765-3134 or e-mail museums@haldimandcounty.on.ca.

Haldimand County to set up cooling centres, charging stations in response to planned Hydro One outage in Dunnville area

On Sunday, August 28, 2022, Hydro One will be performing repairs that require power to be shut off in the Dunnville area from 5:30 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. In response to this planned outage, Haldimand County will be opening a cooling centre/charging station at the Dunnville Community Lifespan Centre.

Residents in the Dunnville area are encouraged to check Hydro One’s planned outage map to confirm whether they will be affected.

Anyone impacted by this temporary outage may utilize the Lifespan Centre (275 Ramsey Drive) to cool off and/or charge their electronic devices (from 5:30 a.m. until power is restored). The Cayuga Memorial Arena will also be open to affected residents.

Residents affected by the outage are reminded of the following:

  • Make sure your appliances, such as the stove, are in the off position.
  • Make sure your cell phone and extended battery packs are fully charged.
  • Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Use a cooler with ice for items you’ll need during the planned outage.
  • If you plan to use a generator, remember to use it in a dry area outdoors away from any open windows, doors and vents.
  • Use flashlights or battery-operated lanterns instead of candles. If using candles, place them in a secure holder and cover them with a glass chimney, away from children and pets.
  • Make sure your home has battery-operated smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Ensure Alarms have been tested and are working.
  • Municipal water service will not be affected. For those with private water treatment systems, check on the treatment equipment once power is restored to make sure it is operational before using the water.
  • Have non-perishable foods on hand that do not require cooking (e.g. snack bars, trail mix, fruit).
  • Treat intersections with non-functioning stoplights as four-way stops.
  • Purchase any fuel products the day before the planned outage (e.g. gas for vehicles).
  • Have your 72 hour emergency kit

Residents are also advised of the following service impacts:

  • Due to the outage Dunnville Lions Pool will be closed; it will re-open as soon as possible after power is restored (likely on Monday, August 29). The wading pool in Central Park will be open as usual.
  • Installation of ice at the Dunnville Memorial Arena will be delayed, which will result in an opening after Labour Day. The Cayuga Memorial Arena will be opened early to accommodate any Dunnville bookings already in place.

Residents within the planned outage area are also encouraged to sign up for status notifications on the Hydro One website and check the outage map for updates on restoration time.

For more information on what to do before, during and after a power outage, visit the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s website.

Dunnville Community Lifespan Centre