RadioFreeNorfolk

Podcast covering all things Norfolk!
Based in Norfolk County, Ontario 🍁

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

@DennisTravale https://t.co/c8ouKUaGDR

The BOH is pushing for a meeting after already requesting the provincial & federal gov't take over the MWP quarantine last year. Some were always supportive but it seems like there is more municipal support now.

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

Video of the Farmers of Ontario's Garden can be found here:

https://t.co/c8ouKTT5fh
(We don't own the music)

#onpoli #ontag #ontariosgarden #FarmersProtest @fordnation @JustinTrudeau

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

@LKocmarek @fordnation

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

Photos from today's #FarmersProtest in #Simcoe. Thank you to The Farmers of Ontario's Garden & #OPP for organizing this event with safety in mind.

#onpoli #onhealth #NorfolkCounty #haldimandnorfolk #ontag #foodsecurity

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

"..therefore be it resolved that the County engage a third party investigator to review and ensure all county policies have been adhered to and that the planning and road closure matters be deferred."

It seemed to just be a matter of council handling the situation transparently.

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

I'm not sure why investigating a "potential conflict of interest" declared by the CAO himself warrants an apology. The county solicitor was present to give council advice in closed session and they came out of closed session to pass the following motion:

[The Simcoe Reformer @Simcoe_Reformer]

Review finds Norfolk County CAO followed proper procedure, protocol in association with Port Dover developer https://t.co/ToPxTsZYVW

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

"Whereas the CAO declared a potential conflict of interest in October respecting a matter relating to Breakwater Investments..." >

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

If you're opposed to schedule 3, make your voice heard by following this link:
https://t.co/OACYwWhueL

#onpoli #wetlands #environment

[Mike Schreiner @MikeSchreiner]

Yesterday I debated Bill 257 and called for the removal of Schedule 3 that will only greenlight more environmentally destructive developments on wetlands and farmland. #onpoli

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

Thank you for being our guest & for your straightforward approach.

Stay tuned to hear more about the People's Party of Canada, the negative effects of #COVID19 #lockdowns & much more!

Read their platform for yourself at https://t.co/y7EVNhaqkE

#canpoli #PPC #Discussion

[Toby Barrett @TobyBarrettHN]

The real estate listing of Normandale Beach has been suspended.
This creates a pause that can allow re-engagement of the province and the county. One reason the property was declared surplus was interest expressed by Norfolk, going back 13 years ago, to purchase it.

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

If you own a business in #NorfolkCounty be sure to sign up for an account here so you don't miss any opportunities for YOUR #localbusiness to serve YOUR community!

https://t.co/ZrJ6gHtwOD

#Norfolk #shoplocal #smallbusinessowners #Bids #opportunities #localeconomy

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

"There are surely others who I don’t know.

Buy local or bye local applies to more than just retail. Hire creative professionals who live and shop in #Norfolk County."

#NorfolkCounty #buylocal #hirelocal #tourism #branding

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

While we agree it's important to build a recovery strategy for #tourism after the #pandemic, I must echo the following comment from Adam Veri:

"Norfolk County: Shop local!

Local professionals: Does that include us???

Norfolk County: No." >

[Simcoe Chamber @SimcoeChamber]

Bill Dendekker, David Van Hamme, and, Linda Vandendriessche seek Ward 2 seat. Nominations are being accepted until April 12th.

https://t.co/mEJ0sKuOu5

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

"Off the top of my head, here are eight Norfolk County graphic designers who could have done this job: Michael Barber, Ryan Szucs, Charly Buck, Katie Sinkowski, Garry Walker, Robert Judd, Brian Fettes, and Jane Thomson." >

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

Because, because, because.
We need International Women's Day. We need #Feminism . Most importantly, we need action."

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

On #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate the women we love & how far women have come in their fight for #equality. But we should also reflect on how much further society has to go in how we value, treat, and encourage #women & #girls.

#FightLikeAGirl

[RadioFreeNorfolk @rfnorfolk]

because thousands of Yazidi women are being held as sexual slaves in Iraq; because half a billion women around the world are malnourished; because menstrual stigma prevents millions of girls from going to school; because people deny that women's rights are fragile. >