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Riversyde 83 volunteers Johanna Cousineau, left, and Adele Haverkamp at the 2026 Norfolk Applefest on Argyle Street. Chris AbbottEditorThe third annual Norfolk Applefest on Sept. 26 was well-attended from start to finish this year. “Right at 11 a.m. we were very busy, right from the start,” said Downtown Simcoe BIA coordinator Les Anderson, pleased with the festival turnout on Argyle Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. “It’s still going well. “People seem to be quite happy. Can’t go wrong with Andy the Balloon Guy,” Anderson added with a laugh. Along with the family entertainment, including facepainting, there were apple-theme treats. Many of the vendors highlighted apples – from apple slushies at the ABEL Enterprises food truck to apple crisp and apple tarts from Riversyde 83, to baskets of free apples – along with some usual festival food/beverage selections, including an ice cream truck. “We partnered with the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show for this event as well,” said Anderson, noting the fair provided prizes for the Applefest storefront decorating contest, which had 19 entries this year.

IndigenousA trial decades in the making begins Monday in Toronto, as Six Nations of the Grand River sues Canada and Ontario, saying the Crown sold off their land and mismanaged their trust funds. Trial begins Monday, hearings could take a decadeCandace Maracle · CBC News · Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 5Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The trial begins Monday at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)A trial decades in the making begins Monday in Toronto, as Six Nations of the Grand River sues Canada and Ontario, saying the Crown sold off their land and mismanaged their trust funds. Six Nations says under the 1784 Haldimand Proclamation, which it considers a treaty, the Crown set aside about 384,451 hectares of land along the Grand River in Ontario, known as the Haldimand Tract, for them for their allyship in the Revolutionary War.

Registration is now open for Haldimand County’s 2026 Small Business Week Breakfast, taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Caledonia Lions Hall (100 Haddington St., Caledonia). Hosted by the Caledonia Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Haldimand County Economic Development and Tourism and the Haldimand Business Network, the annual event brings together local entrepreneurs, business owners, community leaders and members of the business community to celebrate and recognize the important role small businesses play throughout Haldimand County.