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Hastings Highlands is sticking with Tracy Hagar as its official Mayor At their latest meeting, town council appointed Hagar to the role. Hagar’s held the position on an interim basis since the resignation of Vic Bodnar last month.  She says it’s a reassuring feeling knowing she has support from the council. “I did not know that I would actually get the position,” Hagar said. “I did have to go through an interview process because there were two of us, but it’s definitely a big relief now that that’s over.”  Hagar was selected by her peers over Councilor Tony Fitzgerald. 

The mayor of Hastings Highlands will step down from his role. The Municipality says Mayor Vic Bodnar will resign his office on Friday. Bodnar says he is proud of what Council and Staff have accomplished over these last two years and looks forward to spending more time with his family. The Municipality thanked Bodnar for his service and will declare the office vacant at its next council meeting. The deputy mayor will serve as acting mayor until then.

Article content Municipalities will pay about three per cent more in their county levy, but county councillors say this year’s budget is a responsible one. The county’s finance committee heard details Tuesday during the group’s monthly meeting. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Hastings County levy set to increase by three per cent Back to video Like county council, the finance, property and personnel committee is comprised of the heads of the county’s 14 municipalities. The committee’s endorsement of the budget, therefore, puts the docu...

March 16, 2021 By Nate Smelle Hastings Highlands Councillor Alex Walder has submitted a notice of motion appearing on the agenda at council’s March 17 meeting which, if approved, will direct staff to request professional legal advice on Hastings County’s Exotic Animal Bylaw template. The template was created by Hastings County’s Planning and Development committee after Hastings Highlands council requested assistance with establishing a bylaw to regulate the keeping of exotic animals at their Nov. 18, 2020 meeting. Council decided to seek the county’s help...

February 2, 2021 By Nate Smelle Late Sunday evening, big cat owners Mark and Tammy Drysdale released a video recording of a conversation they had with Hastings Highlands Mayor Vic Bodnar regarding their plans to open a roadside zoo/safari experience in the municipality. In the recording, Mark Drysdale can be heard explaining their predicament and expressing his interest in bringing their business to Hastings Highlands. Although it is unclear exactly when the conversation took place, it becomes obvious that it occurred prior to the Drysdales purchasing their prope...