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New Online Curbside Recycling Calendar Available Now

Posted on Monday, December 18, 2023 08:47 AM

We have published an online calendar for curbside recycling that allows us to keep Ward 1 residents up to date more easily.

Print updated monthly calendars at home

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2022 Municipal Election Candidate Financial Statements

Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2023 12:03 PM

A 3MB zip file collection of scanned financial statements for the 2022 Municipal Election candidates is available for download below.

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2022 Municipal and School Board Election Results

Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:22 AM

This article has been updated with official election results that have been certified by our Clerk/Returning Officer. ...

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Fireworks By-law and Restrictions In Effect

Posted on Friday, May 20, 2022 09:14 PM

Our Fireworks By-law prohibits and regulates the sale and setting off of consumer fireworks in Highlands East including but not limited to Roman candles, sparklers, fountains,...

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Use our Waste Wizard to learn how to dispose and recycle properly

Posted on Friday, May 01, 2020 12:02 PM

Our Waste Wizard web app lets you quickly and easily learn how to dispose of your waste the proper way. Just type in what you need to get rid of and it will tell you where,...

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Composters and Digesters Available for Sale

Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2019 01:53 PM

The Municipality of Highlands East has composters and the digesters available for sale. Limited quantities will be stored at the Visitor Information Centre in Wilberforce where...

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Beat the Silent Killer Prevent CO in Your Home

Posted on Friday, November 01, 2019 10:47 AM

Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and the Highlands East Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting...

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Ontario Guide to Adding a Second Unit in an Existing House

Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:08 PM

Adding a second unit is a great way to provide independent living for a family member or make a little extra money to help pay off the mortgage. But there are things you need to...