News and Notices

The significant weather event declared by the Township of Algonquin Highlands on March 28, 2025, has been lifted as of April 3, 2025 at 2 p.m.

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from experienced, qualified people for the position of Operator for the Dorset Yard.

Please note that due to forecasted inclement weather, the Algonquin Highlands Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow - Thursday, April 3 - will commence at 1 p.m. instead of its regular 9 a.m. starting time.

Please note that Algonquin Highlands waste disposal sites are open and operating according to their regular hours today - Wednesday, April 2. That means the Maple Lake, Pine Springs and Oxtongue Lake sites are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please note that as of the morning of Wednesday, April 2, telephone and internet services have been restored at the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office and Dorset Recreation Centre. This means Staff are once again able to take calls and receive emails from residents.

Please note the fire season is in effect in Algonquin Highlands from April 1 through October 31 each year. This means that as a safety precaution, daytime burning is prohibited. Outdoor burning during the fire season is permitted between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. 

While the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office and Dorset Recreation Centre are both open for their regular operating hours, please note that both facilities continue to experience disruption to telephone and internet service as we recover from the ice storm.

Please note the Dorset Transfer Station is open today - Tuesday, April 1 - for its usual operating hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is open to all regular materials, as the digital payment system is back online.

With more freezing rain in the forecast, please note the Township of Algonquin Highlands is extending the Declaration of a Significant Weather Event initially made on Friday, March 28 until this upcoming Friday, April 4. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways. 

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, April 3 commencing at 9 a.m. You can find the agenda, with a link to the livestream, here.