HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON – Over the last week, Haldimand County firefighters have responded to numerous fires resulting from the burning of grass and brush in roadside ditches. As the spring season unfolds and agricultural activities intensify, the Haldimand County Fire Department is highlighting the critical issue of fire spread dangers associated with burning ditches. While historically used for land clearing and waste disposal, this practice poses significant risks to communities, ecosystems, and property.

Burning ditches can quickly escalate into uncontrolled fires, especially under unfavourable weather conditions such as dry spells or high winds. Once ignited, flames can rapidly spread to surrounding vegetation, crops, and structures, endangering lives and property.

The indiscriminate burning of ditches poses direct threats to nearby communities, particularly those situated in rural or semi-urban areas. Embers carried by wind can travel significant distances, igniting fires in residential areas and causing property damage or destruction. Smoke from burning ditches can envelop neighbourhoods, posing respiratory hazards and reducing air quality, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions.

The Haldimand County Fire Department urges property owners to prioritize fire safety and adopt alternative land management practices to mitigate fire risks associated with burning ditches. The burning of brush or grass within ditches is not permitted within Haldimand County. In the event of a fire response resulting from the intentional burning of grass or brush, the property owner is subject to fines and/or cost recovery fees under the Open Air Burning Bylaw.

For more information, please visit HaldimandCounty.ca or contact the Fire Department at 905-318-5932 ext. 6230, or email emergencyservices@haldimandcounty.on.ca

TAKE NOTICE

The Corporation of Haldimand County proposes to pass a bylaw at an upcoming Council meeting on March 4, 2024, to authorize the sale of part of Hill Street, Cayuga, legally described as PIN 38232-0219; Hill Street Village of Cayuga East of Grand River Between Snow Street and Monture Street; Haldimand County and to authorize the sale of parts 1 & 2 on draft reference plan of Snow Street, Cayuga, legally described as part of PIN 38232-0216; Snow Street Village of Cayuga East of Grand River Between Part 1 on 18R-4787 and Obadiah Street; Haldimand County.

You may submit any comments to Melissa Lloyd, Property Coordinator at 905-318-5932 ext. 6124 or by e-mail, no later than March 3, 2024.

Haldimand County, 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0.
Properties@haldimandcounty.on.ca

Map of Subject Lands Hill and Snow Street Cayuga

Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26

In the Matter of an application by The Corporation of Haldimand County for approval to expropriate land being:

98 acres of land municipally known as 4300 River Road, Caledonia, legally described as Part Lot 33-35 CON BF on the Grand River Oneida as in HC48538, Except Part 1-6 18R6209; Subject to HC120528, HC120529, O6101, O8318; Haldimand County

for the purpose of future construction of a new wastewater treatment plant to address significant residential growth in the Caledonia area.

Notice is Hereby Given that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows:

98 acres of land municipally known as 4300 River Road, Caledonia, legally described as Part Lot 33-35 CON BF on the Grand River Oneida as in HC48538, Except Part 1-6 18R6209; Subject to HC120528, HC120529, O6101, O8318; Haldimand County.

Any owner of land in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority, shall notify the Clerk of the approving authority in writing.

• In the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail, within thirty (30) days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice;
• In the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice.

The approving authority is: The Council of The Corporation of Haldimand County, 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0.

The expropriation authority is: The Corporation of Haldimand County, 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0.

Haldimand County
Chad Curtis, Clerk
Haldimand County, 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0.
Clerk@haldimandcounty.on.ca