Starting December 1, 2025, the Backyard Hens By-Law will take effect. Callander residents can now apply to keep up to 4 hens in their backyard under a 2-year pilot program.
Key Points:
Only 10 licences available
$100 application fee
No roosters
Not available for multi-unit dwellings
Must follow coop size, location, and cleanliness rules
A Flood Warning is in effect until Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. for areas along the Upper Ottawa River (from Lake Timiskaming to east of Papineau‑Cameron Township, including Mattawa) and the shoreline of Lake Nipissing.
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