Tag: Algonquin Highlands

Police lay charges for excessive speeding following incident in Algonquin Highlands

OPP Mauricio Prado -
A 50-year-old from Eastern Ontario is facing stunt driving charges following an incident in the Algonquin Highlands on Saturday.

Hawk Lake log chute rehabilitation postponed due to high costs

Township of Algonquin Highlands Andrew Mendler -
According to staff, the lone qualifying bid for the project came back 200 per cent over budget. 

Muskoka’s Little Norway history to be featured in Norwegian documentary

Community Hilary Hilton -
From Sept. 7 to 11, a Norwegian film crew shot a documentary at several locations connected to the wartime history of Norwegian airmen in Canada, including Olympia Sports Camp, Muskoka Airport, and Little Norway Park in Toronto.

Here’s who is running for council across the Haliburton Highlands

Municipal News Andrew Mendler -
The unofficial list of municipal election candidates for communities across the Haliburton Highlands.

County of Haliburton holding community open houses to discuss governance study

County of Haliburton Andrew Mendler -
What potential new governance model for the County of Haliburton do you prefer?

Algonquin Highlands appoints new Chief Administrative Officer

Township of Algonquin Highlands Andrew Mendler -
John Connolly has been appointed to the role, and will succeed longtime CAO Angie Bird who is retiring after a 34 year career.

Hannu Estate proposing to donate CT-114 Tutor jet to Algonquin Highlands

Township of Algonquin Highlands Andrew Mendler -
The Tutor jet is the same aircraft historically flown by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds demonstration team.

Algonquin Highlands council debating $600,000 repairs to Stanhope Municipal Airport

Township of Algonquin Highlands Andrew Mendler -
Hangar D, which was vacated by a commercial aviation business in 2018, is currently unsuitable for lease.

Council approves Fletcher Lake Landing rehabilitation project

Township of Algonquin Highlands Andrew Mendler -
The project will see the replacement of the existing failed retaining wall with a smaller retaining wall and an 8-foot wide, by 16 foot long dock.

Algonquin Highlands council to discuss Fletcher Lake Landing rehab project

Township of Algonquin Highlands Andrew Mendler -
Council will be presented with three options ranging from $382,000 to $458,000.

Algonquin Highlands OPP investigating fatal bridge dive in West Guilford

OPP Andrew Mendler -
A 38-year-old from Algonquin Highlands is dead.

Fire rating increases to high in Algonquin Highlands

Fire Andrew Mendler -
Officials increased the rating on June 1, due to an absence of precipitation across the region.

Algonquin Highlands moving forward with partial replacement of Hawk Lake log chute

Township of Algonquin Highlands Andrew Mendler -
Council unanimously approved a motion to repair a section of the log chute closest to the dam at a cost of $93,000.

Recommendations for Hawk Lake Log Chute to come to council in January

Township of Algonquin Highlands Andrew Mendler -
Algonquin Highlands residents will have to wait a little longer to learn the fate of the Hawk Lake Log Chute.

Algonquin Highlands council to look into retaining portion of Hawk Lake log chute

Township of Algonquin Highlands Andrew Mendler -
Mayor Liz Danielsen said it was "extremely heartbreaking" to be talking about the removal of something that means so much to the community.

Total fire ban now in effect across Haliburton County

Fire Andrew Mendler -
A total fire ban is now in effect in Haliburton County. 
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Province providing $35,000 to aid Haliburton County investment attraction plan

County of Haliburton
The plan includes enhancing the County's economic development website, creating a hotel feasibility study, and hosting various investment forums.

OPP enforcement campaign results in 9,800 charges over Thanksgiving long weekend

OPP
Through the national campaign Operation Impact, police focused enforcement efforts focused on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving, along with seatbelt usage.

Minden Hills looking to revive Lochlin Community Centre

Township of Minden Hills
The facility has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Province hosting Disaster Recovery Assistance program info session

Township of Minden Hills
The province activated the program last month for specific areas of Minden Village impacted by flood damage not covered by insurance.

Sidewalk construction to begin in Minden Village week of Oct. 13

Township of Minden Hills
The project, which will repair sidewalks and improve accessibility in the village core, is expected to take three weeks.
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