Highlands East, ON
Highlands EastON averageStatCan 2021 Census
Median household income
$63,600 Median home value
$400,000 Prochaines réunions
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Regular Meeting of Council
Council Chambers
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Regular Meeting of Council
Council Chambers
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Regular Meeting of Council
Council Chambers
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Regular Meeting of Council
Council Chambers
Réunions récentes
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.
- Delegation from County of Haliburton regarding proposed changes to the consent process
- Delegation from Cambium Inc. regarding the Dillman Trail plan
- Rezoning application for 1210 Twist Lane (Eikerman)
- Rezoning application for 1006 Millenium Trail (Luciuk)
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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 …
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.
- Rezoning approval for Chorley-Gordon at 1065 Trooper Lake Drive
- Deferral of rezoning for Smillie and Eyes at 1657 Ripple Rock Drive pending reference plan
- Deferral of rezoning for Townley at 1353 McGillivray Road pending site plan agreement
- Approve $475 donation to Gooderham Community Action Group
- Approve early opening of Keith Tallman Memorial Arena on Sept 8, 2026 at $125/hour ice rental
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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 …
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.
- Rezoning application: John and Sharon McCracken, 1067 Upper Paudash Road
- Rezoning application: Andrew Bolton, 1148 Bellair Lane
- Rezoning application: Michelle Irwin, 1587 Trent Drive (deferred)
- Shore road allowance purchases for Schmidlechner, Schmidlechner-Hicks, and Gubbels
- Approval of the 2024 Financial Statements
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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 …
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Regular Meeting of Council
Le conseil votera sur le renouvellement de l'assurance de 444 791 $ et le contrat d'étude routière de 60 934 $.
Cette réunion ordinaire du conseil de Highlands East comprend des décisions sur plusieurs contrats et amendements à des règlements municipaux. Le conseil examinera l'approbation d'un renouvellement d'assurance avec BFL Canada pour 444 791 $, un contrat d'étude des besoins routiers avec Jp2G Consultants Inc. pour 60 934 $, ainsi qu'un transfert de 8 600 $ de la réserve pour l'achat d'iPads destinés au département de l'urbanisme (Building Department). Des amendements proposés au règlement sur les chiens, au règlement sur l'octroi de licences de location à court terme et au règlement sur les zones de loisirs municipales sont également à l'ordre du jour. Une délégation du Paudash Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club fera une présentation.
- Renouvellement annuel de l'assurance de 444 791 $ avec BFL Canada pour 2026/2027
- Contrat d'étude des besoins routiers de 60 934 $ attribué à Jp2G Consultants Inc.
- Transfert de 8 600 $ de la réserve pour trois iPads et des forfaits de données pour le Building Department
- Amendements proposés au règlement sur les chiens et au règlement sur l'octroi de licences de location à court terme
- Recommandation contre l'autorisation de l'alcool « Apportez votre propre boisson » sur les terrains municipaux
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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 …
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Special Meeting of Council - 15 Jun 2026 - For the purpose of the Affordability and Governance Study
Le conseil entend une présentation de l'EORN sur les options financières et de gouvernance à long terme
Cette réunion spéciale est une séance facilitée avec le Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) afin de recueillir les commentaires du conseil sur une étude de la structure de gouvernance et de l'abordabilité à l'échelle de la communauté pour le comté de Haliburton. Le conseil discutera des pressions fiscales, de la prestation de services et des approches potentielles à long terme, mais aucune décision n'est prise. L'étude se poursuit jusqu'au 31 juillet 2026 et informera les futurs conseils.
- Présentation de l'EORN sur l'Affordability and Governance Structure Study, incluant le contexte fiscal du comté (98 % de base fiscale résidentielle, 80,8 millions de dollars de dépenses combinées, 58 millions de dollars de prélèvement fiscal)
- Plan de mobilisation publique : maisons ouvertes du 23 au 25 juin et un sondage communautaire du 8 au 28 juin
- Le conseil a demandé des mises à jour régulières de l'EORN et du comté de Haliburton sur l'avancement de l'étude
- Règlement de confirmation (Bylaw 2026-57) pour confirmer les délibérations de la réunion spéciale
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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
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Special Meeting of Council (Hybrid Model)
For the purpose of the Affordability and
Governance Study
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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 …
Tue May 12, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Regular Meeting of Council
Le conseil doit décider de deux demandes de zonage et de plusieurs ventes de droits de passage sur le rivage
Cette réunion comprend une réunion de planification publique pour examiner des amendements au règlement de zonage pour les propriétés situées au 1826 Lewis Road (Abbott) et au 1068 Wolverine Drive (Henderson/Allen). Le conseil décidera également de plusieurs achats de droits de passage sur le rivage, recevra une délégation concernant le sentier Dillman et assistera à une présentation sur l'étude de l'abordabilité et de la gouvernance du comté de Haliburton.
- Demande de zonage pour Abbott – Part Lot 19, Concession 8, Cardiff (1826 Lewis Road), Dossier RZ-21-2025
- Demande de zonage pour Henderson/Allen – Part Lot 16, Concession 13, Glamorgan (1068 Wolverine Drive), Dossier RZ-09-2026
- Achats de droits de passage sur le rivage : 1339 Billings Lake Road (Pitt-Lainsbury), 1127 Yellow Rock Drive (Benning), 1028 Coulson Lane (Choi-Hagt), et d'autres sur Contau Lake Road, Samawasa Drive, Hubbard & Montgomery Lane, et Tumble Down Rock Drive
- Délégation par John Davidson concernant le sentier Dillman
- Présentation par Gary Dyke, CAO/Clerc du comté de Haliburton, sur l'étude de l'abordabilité et de la gouvernance
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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 …
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.
- Approval in principle for shoreline road allowance purchases at 1231 and 1203 Upper Paudash Road
- Proposed $6,000.00 sale of a road allowance portion to the Lands of Smith
- Rezoning applications for 1104 and 1112 Bellair Lane and 503 Beaver Lake Drive
- Approval of March 2026 general accounts totaling $2,075,126.40
- Delegations from Wilberforce Heritage Guild and North Hastings Fish Hatchery
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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 …
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.
- Short-Term Rental Licensing Program & Bylaw Review report
- Delegation by Elizabeth Oakley
- Delegation by Chris Williams
- Written submission from Julia Funk regarding tents and trailers
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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 …
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.
- Approval of 2026 Budget Estimates and Tax Rate Bylaws
- Rezoning applications for Dowdall, Ste. Marie, and Cecchetto
- Donation request from Care North Hastings
- Proposed six-month land lease with Tristar Electric Inc. at 19897 Hwy. 118
- Approval of February 2026 general accounts totaling $429,279.52
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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 …
Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Committee of Adjustment
Municipal Office, Boardroom
Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Special Meeting of Council
Council Chambers
Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Regular Meeting of Council
Council Chambers
Thu Jan 29, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Special Meeting of Council
Council Chambers
Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Regular Meeting of Council
Council Chambers