News and Notices

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

This article is updated as new information becomes available.

Canada's COVID-19 updates and resources

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Home renovation funds available, apply by July 24

The Kawartha-Haliburton Renovates program provides a forgivable loan to a maximum of $10,000 for home repairs, including roofs, plumbing, heating, foundations, wells and septic...

Face masks to become mandatory on July 13, 2020

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has issued instructions to businesses requiring that people to wear a non-medical mask or face covering before entering...

Total Fire Ban in Effect

An county-wide fire ban is in effect, effective immediately, July 7, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. No burning of any kind is allowed.

Report illegal fires

If you see someone burning please...

Municipal COVID-19 Safety Measures

A State of Local Emergency has been declared in Highlands East as of 12:30 p.m. on March 19, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.

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Special meeting of council to be held July 21, 2020

A special meeting of council is being held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 to discuss planning matters.

The meeting will be held remotely and livestreamed on Youtube. Links...

Changes to public water tap access

The public water taps in Wilberforce and Gooderham are now on 24/7 for use by residents and visitors. We ask that people using the taps follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines, practice...

Fireworks By-law and Restrictions In Effect

Our Fireworks By-law 2020-30 was passed on June 9, 2020 to prohibit and regulate the sale and setting off of consumer fireworks in Highlands East including but not limited to Roman...