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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

  1. Novel coronavirus information here

Council Meetings

  1. September 18, 2020 – Council meetings during COVID-19

    Council, Committee of the Whole, and select committee meetings

    At their meeting held September 8, 2020, Highlands Council resolved to resume its regular meeting schedule for the remainder of the year. 

    Council also resolved to resume Committee of the Whole and select committee meetings, as required.

    Please see the schedule of 2021 Highlands Meetings for more information on upcoming meetings. 

    Electronic meetings

    All meetings will continue to be held electronically as permitted by Ministerial Order M192 issued June 17, 2020. Order M192 provides flexibility to local governments in their meeting procedures while supporting increased public presence where appropriate, for both in person and electronic meetings.  Holding electronic meetings allows the District to conduct its business while balancing the health and safety recommendations of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafe BC. 
     
    How to participate

    The District will continue to use the Zoom platform to hold electronic meetings. If you are interested in participating or observing please contact the District prior to noon on the day of the meeting at 250-474-1773 or info@highlands.ca and staff will provide instructions for joining the meeting. 

    Submit your comments

    Members of the public are encouraged to communicate with Council by forwarding comments on agenda items to info@highlands.ca or by Canada Post to 1980 Millstream Rd, Victoria, BC, V6B 6H1.

In The News

  1. Now Recruiting Volunteers for Select Committees & Board of Variance

    Additional Info...
  2. CRD Draft Solid Waste Management Plan - Resident Feedback

    Public Input is invited on the Draft CRD Solid Waste Management Plan Read on...
  3. Groundwater Model on Website

    Groundwater Model on Website Read on...
  4. Curbside Recycling

    Read on...
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VOLUNTEERING

  1. Volunteer
    Does volunteering an hour or two of your time each month seem appealing to you? If so, the District of Highlands requires volunteers for each of the following Committees to serve a two year term.
    • Highlands Heritage Select Committee
    • Highlands Social Sustainability Select Committee
    • Highlands Sustainable Land Use Select Committee
  1. 25th Anniversary Celebration
  2. Agenda Centre
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  11. Emergency Program and Information
  12. Groundwater & Well Information
  13. Maps
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  16. OK Industries Ltd. Mines Act Permit Information
  17. Property Taxes
  18. Select Committee Information
  19. South Highlands Local Area Plan
  20. Sustainable Highlands Information
  21. Wildlife Sightings and Information
  22. Wood Burning and Backyard Burning

Winter Road Maintenance

  1. Duty Phone:  250-893-1773


    The District's duty phone is now 
    active.  The Duty phone is monitored
    24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

    Residents can report winter road
    conditions to this number and actions
    will be taken as appropriate to the
    circumstances.

    Please do not report road conditions
    to the Fire Chief as it is not his area
    of responsibility to direct the roads
    contractor to respond.

Burn Permits

  1. NEW BURNING RESTRICTIONS - EFFECTIVE October 15, 2020
    Fire Rating is Low

    Highlands has moved to an online permitting process and a permit is required for all open burning including:

    Campfires
    Hand-piles < 1m,
    Machine piles > 1m
    Incinerators / Burn Barrels

    **BURNING PERMITS ARE FREE**  And can be found at:  hvfd.burnpermits.com/

    NOTE:  There is no longer an "open season" for open burning and all residents are always required to obtain a burning permit prior to burning as per Bylaws 264

    New Burning Restrictions

Information on dead and dying trees

  1. Do you have concerns regarding dead and/or dying trees on your property?  For information please refer to the attached brochure produced by the District of Highlands Sustainable Land Use Select Committee.

Tax Certificates

  1. Tax Certificates can be requested by email at finance@highlands.ca
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Contact Us

  1. District of Highlands
    1980 Millstream Road
    Victoria, BC  V9B 6H1
    Ph: 250-474-1773   Fx: 250-474-3677
    Hours:  8:30am - 4:00pm


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