News and Notices

HALIBURTON COUNTY (January 8th, 2026): The Dorset branch of the Haliburton County Public Library (HCPL), located inside the Dorset Recreation Centre, is extending open hours in January by introducing a Thursday evening opening from 3 to 7 p.m. 

As of Jan. 1, 2026, an enhanced recycling program is in effect in the Township of Algonquin Highlands and throughout the province, allowing residents to recycle the same materials regardless of where they live and to recycle more items than before. 

Please note the Declaration of a Significant Weather Event that was issued by the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the County of Haliburton and its other member municipalities on December 28, 2025, will officially be lifted as of noon on Wednesday, December 30, 2025. 

In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, the Township of Minden Hills, the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Municipality of Dysart et al declared a Significant Weather Event at 12:00 p.m. local time on December 28. This weather event will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning with the following weather hazards for our region on December 28, 2025.

Applicant: Velacich
Lot 18, Concession 11,Wolf Lake
Geographic Township of Livingstone

Applicant(s): Enright
Lot 4, Concession 2, Kushog Lake
Geographic Township of Stanhope