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Norfolk ups security protection for fall election LUKE EDWARDS Grant Haven Media
With cybersecurity an ongoing concern, Norfolk County is planning enhanced security measures in this fall’s municipal elections. Councillors approved a report at the June 23 meeting recommending an $8,300 increase in the online voting services portion of the 2026 budget to allow staff to implement the enhanced measures. County clerk William Tigert said cyber attacks continue to be a concern. “It’s posing risks across all organizations and sectors,” he said. In 2026 budget deliberations councillors approved $120,000 for online voting services in preparation of the October election. The slight bump will allow them to use a multi-factor authentication process that would be familiar to those who use online banking or other online financial services. “This additional authentication step would strengthen election security, reduce the risk of unauthorized access, and align the voting experience with security practices commonly used by financial institutions, government agencies, and Norfolk County systems,” the staff report said. Users would require a cell phone, where they would CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
After 250 metres of intense racing, two dragon boats cross the finish line a fraction of a second apart.
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Racing dragon boats for a good cause CHRIS ABBOTT Editor
The Norfolk Knockouts know their way around a roller derby track. Paddling in a dragon boat, however, requires different skills. “In our sport, we get very close and
we bump around, and cause a wall,” said Angela ‘Booty Vicious’ Caswell, president of Norfolk County Roller Derby. “Whereas, this (dragon boats) is more of a synchronized way of attack. It’s a timing thing, you’ve really got to know where everybody’s at and follow that person
in front of you. It’s a game of ‘follow the leader.’” Teamwork is important in both sports, she said after their semifinal race in the annual Invasion of the Dragons festival Sunday, June 21 in Waterford, organized by the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise in partnerCONTINUED ON PAGE 2