
Haldimand Votes – Municipal Election Coverage 2026: Bentley cites mayoral responsibilities for debate absence
October 1, 2026
HALDIMAND—Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley said she would make the same choice again after skipping a televised mayoral debate to attend the groundbreaking for Haldimand-Norfolk’s first ...read more

Haldimand Votes – Municipal Election Coverage 2026: Three mayoral candidates debate Haldimand’s future
October 1, 2026
HAMILTON—Three candidates seeking Haldimand County’s top political job traded ideas on growth, infrastructure, government accountability, and leadership during a televised mayoral debate, while the incumbent ...read more

Haldimand OPP board OKs 2027 draft budget
October 1, 2026
HALDIMAND—The Haldimand OPP Detachment Board is proposing a $36,910 levy for 2027 after projecting it will finish its first full year of operations with spending... ...read more

Haldimand OPP detachment meeting notes
October 1, 2026
HALDIMAND—Additional officers, a new Citizens Police Academy, and a growing interdepartmental approach to road safety were among the updates brought before the Haldimand OPP Detachment... ...read more

Haldimand Ontario Provincial Police report rise in charges
October 1, 2026
HALDIMAND—More charges, more warnings, and more foot patrols highlighted the Haldimand OPP’s August report, while police continue to investigate thefts from vehicles and a series... ...read more

How local debates are unfolding after County policy change
October 1, 2026
Two debates being planned for a County facility, one debate not proceeding HALDIMAND—Candidate debates are now underway in Haldimand County, with many organizations – including ...read more

Two national news awards for The Haldimand Press
October 1, 2026
HALDIMAND—A celebration of Haldimand County agriculture and an in-depth examination of political accountability have brought The Haldimand Press two national awards. The Press earned first... ...read more

E-bikes, e-scooters remain off limits on Haldimand County roads
September 24, 2026
HALDIMAND—Area parents contemplating whether to give in to their child’s pleas to buy that fancy new e-scooter may want to consider that, under Haldimand’s current ...read more

Haldimand’s ambulance response continues to see pressures, but target times remain same
September 24, 2026
HALDIMAND—More calls, lengthy hospital transfers, and off-load delays continue to put pressure on Haldimand County ambulances, but the municipality is keeping its response-time targets steady... ...read more

Haldimand Votes – Municipal Election Coverage 2026: Jake Vandendool aiming to bring momentum, professionalism back
September 24, 2026
HALDIMAND—This fall marks local entrepreneur Jake Vandendool’s second run at mayor, after losing by a narrow 166 votes to Shelley Ann Bentley in 2022. On ...read more

