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Fire Prevention Week: Charge into Fire Safety

Posted on Monday, October 06, 2025 10:39 AM

Fire Prevention Week 2025 runs from October 5 through 11, and this year's theme is Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.

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Fireworks By-law and Restrictions In Effect

Posted on Friday, May 20, 2022 09:14 PM

Our Fireworks By-law prohibits and regulates the sale and setting off of consumer fireworks in Highlands East including but not limited to Roman candles, sparklers, fountains,...

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Beat the Silent Killer Prevent CO in Your Home

Posted on Friday, November 01, 2019 10:47 AM

Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and the Highlands East Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting...