
Empire Communities releases, removes ‘Growing Nanticoke’ website
January 8, 2026
NANTICOKE—A website and social media advertising campaign, dubbed ‘Growing Nanticoke,’ was recently launched and taken down by Empire Communities. The website and campaign, focused on ...read more

Haldimand residents delegate for MZO referendum vote
January 1, 2026
HALDIMAND—As previously reported, the divide surrounding a proposed Nanticoke development was on full display once again on December 15, 2025. During a meeting that evening,... ...read more

Letter: Protect Haldimand County; say no to the MZO
January 1, 2026
To the Editor, Haldimand County has been built by generations of families, businesses, and neighbours who are deeply invested in this community. What we have... ...read more

Nanticoke MZO referendum voted down 4-3 by Haldimand Council
December 18, 2025
NANTICOKE—A public referendum that would have placed a question on the 2026 municipal election ballot to gauge the level of support for Empire Communities’ Minister’s ...read more

Air quality progress across Nanticoke’s industrial corridor
October 30, 2025
NANTICOKE—Monitors have been keeping watch over Nanticoke’s air for over four decades, with the latest data showing improvement. The Nanticoke Environmental Committee (NEC) held its... ...read more

Lewis responds to testimonies from union reps
October 2, 2025
OTTAWA—MP Leslyn Lewis blasted the Liberal government for failing Canadian workers after United Steelworkers representatives testified that thousands of Canadian jobs were lost when BC ...read more

Voters could see MZO referendum on ballot in 2026
September 25, 2025
NANTICOKE—It’s been over 1,300 days since February 14, 2022 when Haldimand County first learned of Empire Communities’ plan to build a large-scale industrial and residential ...read more

Re: Questions on Council decisions, Concerns about school bus safety, Expectations of elected officials
September 18, 2025
Questions on Council decisions To the Editor, Well, Haldimand is turning into a hotbed of politics. How can four councillors determine the future of hundreds... ...read more

‘They’re not negotiating in good faith’- Empire responds to mayor, councillor
September 11, 2025
NANTICOKE—As reported last week, Haldimand Council voted 4-3 to maintain their support of Empire Communities’ divisive Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) request for a potential Nanticoke ...read more

Councillor Metcalfe speaks on swing MZO vote
September 11, 2025
NANTICOKE—Ward 2 Councillor John Metcalfe has found himself the target of frustration from the vocal opposition to Empire Communities’ Nanticoke MZO request and proposed development... ...read more

