News and Public Notices
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County of Haliburton Appoints New Chief Administrative Officer/ClerkAs Warden, I am very Pleased to announce the hiring of Gary Dyke as the next Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk (CAO) for the County of Haliburton.
After a lengthy search and robust competition, County Council is pleased to welcome Gary to our team and to the County of Haliburton.
Test Drive an Electric VehicleAre you curious to learn more about electric vehicles in a sales-free, no-pressure environment?
The County of Haliburton invites you to test drive the latest electric vehicles for free on Saturday July 15th in partnership with Plug’n Drive.
The event will take place at Abbey Gardens at 1012 Garden Gate Drive in Haliburton from 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Haliburton Highlands Health Services Emergency Department Consolidation UpdateMay 18, 2023
To Our Valued Community,
As you may have heard by now, the difficult decision was made by HHHS to bring all of our emergency and in-patient (acute) service together at the Haliburton site.
This means that as of June 1, 2023, emergency services will no longer be available at the Minden site.
MNRF Issues Watershed Conditions StatementThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Bulletin is in effect in the district until Friday, May 26, 2023. This message will affect residents within the MNRF Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District for portions of the District of Parry Sound, District of Muskoka, County of Haliburton and City of Kawartha Lakes within the Black River, Burnt River, French River, Gull.
County Road Load Restrictions LiftedLoad restrictions on all County roads will be lifted on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation in keeping our roads safe.
MNRF Issues a Flood Watch Bulletin for the Gull River WatershedThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin for the Gull River Watershed is in effect until Thursday May 11, 2023. This message will effect residents within the MNRF Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District in the County of Haliburton and City of Kawartha Lakes.
Closure of Minden Emergency DepartmentHaliburton County Council fully understands the level of frustration and concern being voiced by the Minden community and surrounding area that is currently served by the Minden Emergency Department.
Council met with Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) CEO Carolyn Plummer and Board Chair David O'Brien at a special meeting held April 27th to hear the rationale for their decision to close the Minden Emergency Room (ER) on June 1st.
Community Safety and Well-Being Youth Art ExhibitionCall for Entries
Through a partnership initiative between the County of Haliburton, Rails End Gallery, Limbic Collective, Haliburton Highlands Secondary School and Trillium Lakelands District School Board students, youth in Haliburton County are invited to express themselves as part of Safe and Well, an in-person and online art exhibition.
Haliburton County residents between the ages of 12 and 24 are asked to share their thoughts and concerns on one or all of the four identified priority areas of.
First Responders Day 2023In Ontario, May 1 is recognized as First Responders Day. The day honours the work of individuals who have dedicated their lives to public service and whose life-saving skills often make the difference between life and death.
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County of Haliburton Administration Office
11 Newcastle St., PO Box 399
Minden ON K0M 2K0
