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Population
3,830
Median household income
$63,600
Median home value
$400,000
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 09:30 AM

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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 09:30 AM

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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 09:30 AM

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to discuss rezoning applications and the Dillman Trail plan

The Highlands East Council will meet to hear delegations regarding the consent process and the Dillman Trail. Following the regular meeting, a public planning meeting will be held to discuss several rezoning applications.

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The Corporation of Municipality of Highlands East Agenda Regular Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) Operations and Planning 9:30 AM - Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by visiting the Highlands East website or this link: https://youtube.com/live/hpUuVpznXXI Privacy Statement The Municipal Act requires that all meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East and its Committees are open to the public except where the subject matter of the meeting being considered is exempt under Section 239 of the Municipal Act; Individuals who submit letters and other information as to Council or attends Council Meetings should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and may be made available to the public through the Council Agenda and Minutes process. The minutes of public meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East are posted for public viewing on the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East website through a portal to Civicweb. Page(s) 1 Call to Order/Opening of Meeting Mayor Burton to call the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2 Land Acknowledgement Statement 2.1 "We respectfully acknowledge that the …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to decide on three rezoning applications, including one approval and two deferrals

Highlands East Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a public planning meeting to consider three rezoning applications. The council is expected to approve the Chorley/Gordon rezoning, defer the Smillie/Eyes and Townley applications pending additional documents, and also address routine reports, a firefighter appointment, a surplus ATV declaration, and several funding and operational items.

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The Corporation of Municipality of Highlands East Agenda Regular Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) Operations and Planning 9:30 AM - Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by visiting the Highlands East website or this link: https://youtube.com/live/GGKt86a42tw Privacy Statement The Municipal Act requires that all meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East and its Committees are open to the public except where the subject matter of the meeting being considered is exempt under Section 239 of the Municipal Act; Individuals who submit letters and other information as to Council or attends Council Meetings should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and may be made available to the public through the Council Agenda and Minutes process. The minutes of public meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East are posted for public viewing on the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East website through a portal to Civicweb. Page(s) 1 Call to Order/Opening of Meeting Mayor Burton to call the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2 Land Acknowledgement Statement 2.1 "We respectfully acknowledge that the community …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Highlands East Council to review rezoning, financial statements, and bylaws

Council will meet to approve the 2024 financial statements and several rezoning applications. The meeting also includes discussions on updating dog and short-term rental bylaws.

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The Corporation of Municipality of Highlands East Agenda Regular Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) Operations and Planning 9:30 AM - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by visiting the Highlands East website or this link: https://youtube.com/live/ZlZ2seQ53ZQ Privacy Statement The Municipal Act requires that all meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East and its Committees are open to the public except where the subject matter of the meeting being considered is exempt under Section 239 of the Municipal Act; Individuals who submit letters and other information as to Council or attends Council Meetings should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and may be made available to the public through the Council Agenda and Minutes process. The minutes of public meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East are posted for public viewing on the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East website through a portal to Civicweb. Page(s) 1 Call to Order/Opening of Meeting Mayor Burton to call the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2 Land Acknowledgement Statement 2.1 "We respectfully acknowledge that the community of …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to vote on $444,791 insurance renewal and $60,934 roads study contract.

This regular meeting of Highlands East Council includes decisions on several contracts and bylaw amendments. Council will consider approving an insurance renewal with BFL Canada for $444,791, a roads needs study contract with Jp2G Consultants Inc. for $60,934, and a transfer of $8,600 from reserve for iPads for the building department. Proposed amendments to the dog bylaw, short-term rental licensing bylaw, and municipal recreation area bylaw are also up for discussion. A delegation from the Paudash Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club will present.

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The Corporation of Municipality of Highlands East Agenda Special Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) Operations and Planning 9:30 AM - Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by visiting the Highlands East website or this link: https://youtube.com/live/R_Ld3m2Y6WU Privacy Statement The Municipal Act requires that all meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East and its Committees are open to the public except where the subject matter of the meeting being considered is exempt under Section 239 of the Municipal Act; Individuals who submit letters and other information as to Council or attends Council Meetings should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and may be made available to the public through the Council Agenda and Minutes process. The minutes of public meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East are posted for public viewing on the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East website through a portal to Civicweb. Page(s) 1 Call to Order/Opening of Meeting Mayor Burton to call the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2 Land Acknowledgement Statement 2.1 "We respectfully acknowledge that the comm …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Special Meeting of Council - 15 Jun 2026 - For the purpose of the Affordability and Governance Study

Council hears EORN presentation on long-term financial and governance options

This special meeting is a facilitated session with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) to gather council input on a community-wide affordability and governance structure study for Haliburton County. Council will discuss fiscal pressures, service delivery, and potential long-term approaches, but no decisions are being made. The study runs until July 31, 2026, and will inform future councils.

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The Corporation of Municipality of Highlands East Agenda Special Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) For the purpose of the Affordability and Governance Study Agenda Special Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) For the purpose of the Affordability and Governance Study Agenda Special Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) For the purpose of the Affordability and Governance Study Agenda Special Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) For the purpose of the Affordability and Governance Study 9:30 AM - Monday, June 15, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce 9:30 AM - Monday, June 15, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce 9:30 AM - Monday, June 15, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by visiting the Highlands East website or this link:https://youtube.com/live/CaayaEKPdpI Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by visiting the Highlands East website or this link:https://youtube.com/live/CaayaEKPdpI Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by vi …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to decide on two rezoning applications and several shore road allowance sales

This meeting includes a public planning meeting to consider zoning bylaw amendments for properties at 1826 Lewis Road (Abbott) and 1068 Wolverine Drive (Henderson/Allen). Council will also decide on multiple shoreline road allowance purchases, receive a delegation regarding Dillman Trail, and hear a presentation on the County of Haliburton Affordability and Governance Study.

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The Corporation of Municipality of Highlands East Agenda Regular Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) Operations and Planning 9:30 AM - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by visiting the Highlands East website or this link: https://youtube.com/live/6Vm3SnUtGlU Privacy Statement The Municipal Act requires that all meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East and its Committees are open to the public except where the subject matter of the meeting being considered is exempt under Section 239 of the Municipal Act; Individuals who submit letters and other information as to Council or attends Council Meetings should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and may be made available to the public through the Council Agenda and Minutes process. The minutes of public meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East are posted for public viewing on the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East website through a portal to Civicweb. Page(s) 1 Call to Order/Opening of Meeting Mayor Burton to call the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2 Land Acknowledgement Statement 2.1 "We respectfully acknowledge that the commu …
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Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Highlands East Council discusses road allowance purchases and rezoning applications

Council will review several requests to purchase shoreline road allowances and consider rezoning applications for Bellair Lane and Beaver Lake Drive. The meeting also includes departmental reports and a public planning meeting regarding specific land use amendments.

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The Corporation of Municipality of Highlands East Agenda Special Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) Operations and Planning 9:30 AM - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by visiting the Highlands East website or this link: https://youtube.com/live/c-F8zYLiqjg Privacy Statement The Municipal Act requires that all meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East and its Committees are open to the public except where the subject matter of the meeting being considered is exempt under Section 239 of the Municipal Act; Individuals who submit letters and other information as to Council or attends Council Meetings should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and may be made available to the public through the Council Agenda and Minutes process. The minutes of public meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East are posted for public viewing on the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East website through a portal to Civicweb. Page(s) 1 Call to Order/Opening of Meeting Mayor Burton to call the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2 Land Acknowledgement Statement 2.1 "We respectfully acknowledge that the comm …
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Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to review Short-Term Rental Licensing Program and Bylaw

The Municipality of Highlands East will discuss a report regarding the Short-Term Rental Licensing Program and Bylaw Review. The meeting includes presentations from two delegations and review of written submissions regarding the program.

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The Corporation of Municipality of Highlands East Agenda Regular Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) Short-Term Rental Licensing Program and Bylaw Review 9:30 AM - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by visiting the Highlands East website or this link: https://youtube.com/live/FbJ0-WKCInI Privacy Statement The Municipal Act requires that all meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East and its Committees are open to the public except where the subject matter of the meeting being considered is exempt under Section 239 of the Municipal Act; Individuals who submit letters and other information as to Council or attends Council Meetings should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and may be made available to the public through the Council Agenda and Minutes process. The minutes of public meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East are posted for public viewing on the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East website through a portal to Civicweb. Page(s) 1 Call to Order/Opening of Meeting Mayor Burton to call the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2 Land Acknowledgement Statement 2.1 "We respectf …
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Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Highlands East Council to approve 2026 budget and tax rate bylaws

Council will review the 2026 budget and approve tax rate bylaws. The meeting also includes a public planning session to discuss several rezoning applications and a donation request from Care North Hastings.

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The Corporation of Municipality of Highlands East Agenda Regular Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model) Operations and Planning 9:30 AM - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Council Chambers Lloyd Watson Centre, 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce Notice This meeting is being held utilizing a hybrid model of in-person and electronic attendance. Members of the public may observe the livestream of the meeting by visiting the Highlands East website or this link: https://youtube.com/live/fphOK810EPc Privacy Statement The Municipal Act requires that all meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East and its Committees are open to the public except where the subject matter of the meeting being considered is exempt under Section 239 of the Municipal Act; Individuals who submit letters and other information as to Council or attends Council Meetings should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and may be made available to the public through the Council Agenda and Minutes process. The minutes of public meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East are posted for public viewing on the Corporation of the Municipality of Highlands East website through a portal to Civicweb. Page(s) 1 Call to Order/Opening of Meeting Mayor Burton to call the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2 Land Acknowledgement Statement 2.1 "We respectfully acknowledge that the com …
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Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Committee of Adjustment

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Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Special Meeting of Council

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Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

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Thu Jan 29, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Special Meeting of Council

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Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 09:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

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