Haldimand’s recycling program fully transitioned
January 1, 2026
HALDIMAND—Under provincial legislation, the responsibility for managing recyclables has been transitioning from municipalities to producers. In Haldimand, this transition began in 2024 and concluded December... ...read more
Haldimand County staff examine Ontario government’s plan to fuse conservation authorities
January 1, 2026
HALDIMAND—Haldimand County staff have released an information report outlining their concerns related to a provincial plan to amalgamate Ontario’s 36 independent conservation authorities (CAs) into... ...read more
Halls in Rainham, Cheapside to be declared surplus, sold
January 1, 2026
HALDIMAND—The community halls in Rainham and Cheapside are both set to be sold after being declared surplus. In both cases, the volunteer groups operating the... ...read more
Haldimand residents delegate for MZO referendum vote
January 1, 2026
HALDIMAND—As previously reported, the divide surrounding a proposed Nanticoke development was on full display once again on December 15, 2025. During a meeting that evening,... ...read more
Margaret Sault to lead Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation again
December 29, 2025
CREDIT — Margaret Sault says she felt “at peace” when she learned she had been elected Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) of the Mississaugas of the Credit First... ...read more
Nanticoke MZO referendum voted down 4-3 by Haldimand Council
December 18, 2025
NANTICOKE—A public referendum that would have placed a question on the 2026 municipal election ballot to gauge the level of support for Empire Communities’ Minister’s ...read more
County to pay $748k in conservation area levies next year
December 18, 2025
HALDIMAND—All three conservation authorities (CAs) serving Haldimand will increase their annual levy for 2026, ranging from 0.42% to 3.7%. Haldimand Council formally received the Conservation... ...read more
Haldimand Council reaffirms servicing allocation plans
December 18, 2025
HALDIMAND—The numbers that govern development capacity in Haldimand County were reaffirmed, largely without debate. Council received the annual update on water and wastewater treatment capacity... ...read more
Haldimand stands with other municipalities in opposition to proposed conservation authority consolidation
December 18, 2025
HALDIMAND—Haldimand Council is joining other municipalities in sending a letter to Premier Doug Ford with concerns for the Province’s plan to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation... ...read more
Staff report: Bill 17 could impact infrastructure projects, create revenue loss for Haldimand County
December 18, 2025
HALDIMAND—Haldimand County shared some concerns with the newly enacted provincial Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, in a report... ...read more
