News and Notices

Fire Prevention Week 2021 asks you to learn the sounds of safety

Fire Prevention Week 2021 runs from October 3 through 9 and focuses on the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. The Highlands East Fire Department wants...

Garbage and Recycling notice for Cardiff and Bicroft Heights

We have been informed by our collection contractor of improper garbage and recycling being left for curbside pick-up. Garbage bags are too full and heavier than what is...

Additional payment options now available

Highlands East is now accepting Telephone and Internet Banking payments as well as Electronic Fund Transfers for all payments other than property taxes.

To learn more about...

Fire Prevention Week 2020 serves up fire safety in the kitchen

Fire Prevention Week 2020 runs from October 4 through 10 and focuses on kitchen fire safety. The Highlands East Fire Department is urging everyone to take some simple steps...

Use our Waste Wizard to learn how to dispose and recycle properly

Our Waste Wizard web app lets you quickly and easily learn how to dispose of your waste the proper way. Just type in what you need to get rid of and it will tell you where,...

Composters and Digesters Available for Sale

The Municipality of Highlands East has composters and the digesters available for sale. Limited quantities will be stored at the Visitor Information Centre in Wilberforce where...

Beat the Silent Killer Prevent CO in Your Home

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...

Ontario Guide to Adding a Second Unit in an Existing House

Adding a second unit is a great way to provide independent living for a family member or make a little extra money to help pay off the mortgage. But there are things you need to...