News and Notices

The annual celebration will take place at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre on Wednesday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include a barbecue and open house at Algonquin Highlands Fires Services Station 70, the book launch of Oxtongue Inspires: Through the Lens of Local Artists from Algonquin to Lake of Bays, games, face-painting, music and much more!

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Parks, Recreation and Trails Department is seeking to fulfill the following existing seasonal position:

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council will take place on the morning of Thursday, June 18 commencing at 9 a.m. Please note the agenda includes a facilitated session led by the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) to gather Council's input for the County of Haliburton's community-wide Affordability and Governance Structure Study. 

Join instructor Mary An Blythe for this three-week class (Thursdays June 18, 25 and July 2) for a journey into the world of water colour. Classes take place at the Dorset Recreation Centre from 12: 30 to 3 p.m. and participants will paint a new piece each week.

Save the date! You are invited to share your thoughts and ideas on the future of Haliburton County at open house sessions on June 23, 24 and 25!

A fascinating lineup of speakers is scheduled for the Oxtongue Lake Speakers Series at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre this summer! 

Representatives from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) will be facilitating a session with Council, during its June 18^th, 2026, Regular Meeting to gather Council’s input for the Community-wide Affordability and Governance Structure Study. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the permanent position of Planner.

The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.  Elections Ontario is now responsible for maintaining the Permanent Register of Elections for Ontario municipal elections. You can access the Elections Ontario Register to Vote portal  here  for more information and to register and/or confirm your information. 

The public survey for the County of Haliburton's community-wide Affordability and Governance Study is open until June 28! Residents and business owners are invited to share their thoughts and opinions on governance structure changes for the County and its four, lower-tier municipalities.