By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Designing rules to govern short-term property rentals in Haliburton County has proven to be an arduous task. The newly-elected county council received an update when it met Nov. 23…
Dysart council hears proposal to get rid of…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Giant Hogweed is an invasive plant harmful to people, and there are five patches of it in Dysart et al. Dr. Adam Gorgolewski, the research coordinator at Haliburton Forest…
Highlands East OKs roof work at pair of…
By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Town council will cover costs above budgeted amounts for repairs at two Highlands East municipal garages on Highway 118. Abby Armstrong, the town’s public works manager, urged council when…
Dysart mayor: Septic system inspections benefit property owners…
By James Matthews (Local Journalism Initiative)There’s truth in numbers, especially when you’re talking about results of Dysart’s Sewage System Re-Inspection Program.Council received a report into work completed as part of the 2022 re-inspection program during…
HE Council approves new pre-consultation bylaw and fee
The following are news briefs from the regular meeting of council held on June 14. By Chris Drost Following the lead of other municipal jurisdictions, Highlands East council has approved a new bylaw that will…
Dysart open to encourage future housing developments
By Darren LumThe multi-unit dwelling by Hot Pond Enterprises Corporation is poised to move forward after a discussion by Dysart et al councillors was held about fee rebate incentives for its development with for 18…
County council plans May 11 return to in-person…
The following are brief reports of items discussed during a March 23 committee of the whole meeting and recommended to be approved by county council. By Sue Tiffin With all provincial restrictions related to COVID-19…
Highlands East votes against Centre Lake east-side lot…
The following are news briefs from a Municipality of Highlands East council meeting. By Chris Drost The Municipality of Highlands East voted to not support the lot creation for the subdivision and plan of a…
Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts thanks BIA
By Chris Drost The following are news briefs from the Municipality of Dysart et al regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, held virtually. Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts is commending the Haliburton BIA…
Highlands East tackles long list of zoning amendment…
Highlands East council met virtually on the morning of Oct. 12 where the busy agenda included department monthly reports, a number of zoning amendment requests from private landowners, and a public planning meeting. By Chris…
Devolin, Danielsen in race for warden
By Chad Ingram Two members of Haliburton County council would like to be warden for 2021, meaning county councillors will participate in an election to determine who will become head of council for the upcoming…