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
Council votes down petition to withdraw Nanticoke MZO support
September 4, 2025
NANTICOKE—After another close vote, Haldimand County continues to support Empire Communities’ Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) application for their planned large-scale Nanticoke development. Councillor Brad Adams’ ...read more
I will continue to fight the MZO for Nanticoke
September 4, 2025
When I ran for office in 2022, much of my campaign centred around Empire Communities’ proposal for 15,000 homes on lands at the Nanticoke Industrial... ...read more
Re: Hagersville development and Nanticoke MZO
September 4, 2025
To the Editor, I watched with interest the over seven-hour meeting of Haldimand Council on Tuesday, August 26 as councillors listened to the delegations challenging... ...read more
MP Leslyn Lewis claims federal Chinese shipbuilding contract hurts local steelmaking industry
August 28, 2025
NANTICOKE—Haldimand-Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis took aim at the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) for approving a $1 billion loan to company BC Ferries to build four... ...read more
Nature lovers explore Hobbitstee lands, iNaturalist app
August 14, 2025
By Kerry J NewsteadThe Haldimand Press NANTICOKE — Haldimand Stewardship Council hosted 25 people for a guided tour exploring biodiversity at Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge. The... ...read more
Inter urban water plan delayed due to lack of funding
July 31, 2025
NANTICOKE—Norfolk County’s $450 million plan to pipe in drinking water from Haldimand’s Nanticoke water treatment plant may never proceed in its current form. The inter... ...read more
