Rogers Cell Tower Project
The BLPOA Executive will try to provide useful information about important issues relating to the greater enjoyment and betterment of Boshkung Lake.
One such issue is the new Rogers’ Cell Tower at 1492 Boshkung Lake Road, Algonquin Highlands. Relying entirely on the involvement and participation of its member-volunteers, a collection of background information has been provided below, which it is hoped will allow BLPOA members to stay updated about the issues involved.
If you have any questions about anything provided below, please contact the Website Administrator.
Updated: November 3, 2025
1492 Boshkung Lake Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Tower has been erected, but we’re waiting for information from Rogers about when the lighting will be installed and when it’ll be activated.
Updated: November 3, 2025
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Dear Boshkungers,
We know some of you on the lake are concerned about the lighting to be used on the new Roger Cell Tower being built at the north end of the lake off Boshkung Lake Road.
There is recent information available from Kathleen Dewar and Robert Harper at the links to right, where you can connect with them if you have any questions or wish to participate further.
Posted: June 21st, 2024
Lighting Issues: Submission by Members
Submissions by BLPOA Members
We’ll try to post submissions made to Rogers Communications and the appropriate levels of government involved in the Cell Tower Project.
As always, the submissions should be informative, relevant, respectful and relate to the enjoyment and betterment of Boshkung Lake.
When submitting, please provide a final pdf proof-read copy with all attachments within one pdf document.
UPDATED: Proposal to AH Council by Kathleen Dewar and Robert Harpur dated November 13, 2023 (Click Here)
Submission by Robert Harpur and Kathleen Dewar to the Township of Algonquin Highlands on October 27, 2023 (Click Here)
Submission by Jamie Dougall to Rogers Communications dated October 18, 2023 (Click Here)
Township of Algonquin Highlands
NEWS UPDATE: Township of Algonquin Highlands approves installation of Rogers Cell Tower at 1491 Boshkung Lake Road during Regular Council Meeting on November 16, 2023
(For Minutes of Meeting - Click Here)
Livestream Meeting and Materials Available
(For Livestream of Meeting, Click Here)
Information from Sean O’Callaghan, Planner, Township of Algonquin Highlands - November 3, 2023
1. The Council Meeting of the Township to discuss the proposed cell tower installation on Boshkung Lake Road is Thursday, November 16th, 2023;
2. One public delegation has requested standing and has been approved to speak to the issue;
3. The meeting is open to the public, but seating is limited;
4. Staff reports are being finalized now and will be available, with the Meeting Agenda, about two days prior to the meeting on the Township website at: https://www.algonquinhighlands.ca; and
5. The meeting will be live-streamed and be available to be viewed with the Agenda and meeting materials at: https://algonquinhighlands.civicweb.net/portal/
Related News & Information
Internet and Cellular Expansion Projects Affecting the County of Haliburton (including Algonquin Highlands)
The Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus (of which, the County of Haliburton is a member) is focused on filling a vital infrastructure gap in the region: modern high-speed internet service. To fill this gap, the EOWC has created EORN (Eastern Ontario Regional Network), which is working with the EOWC Inc., the Provincial and Federal governments, and the Eastern Ontario separated cities and First Nation communities.
To learn about past, present, and future broadband and cellular projects affecting Haliburton County please visit the EORN website.
What is EORN (Eastern Ontario Regional Network)? Learn more at www.eorn.ca
EORN Tower Siting Resource Guide (Click Here)
Canadian Cell Tower (Interactive) Map (Click Here)
Good internet our basic right
The Highlander, By Lisa Gervais, August 21, 2020
Up to 40 cell towers coming to Highlands
County of Haliburton, Posted on Friday, March 19, 2021
County updated on cell gap progress
Haliburton Echo, By Sue Tiffin, July 7, 2022
Highlands residents concerned about Rogers cell tower on Glamorgan Road
The Highlander, By Mike Baker, June 23, 2022
AH defers Oxtongue Lake cell tower project
The Highlander, By Mike Baker, March 23, 2023
Elephant Lake Road cell tower poses no risk, says contractor
Haliburton Echo, By James Matthews, May 1, 2023
Cell Gap Project Delay - Update from Liz Danielsen
The Highlander, pg. 10, October 5, 2023
Information from Rogers and Township of Algonquin Highlands
Christian Lee - Rogers Communications Inc./Eric Belchamber & Associates
Extracts from Email on September 20th, 2023
“The goal of the EORN Cell-Gap Project is to bring core wireless voice calling to 99% of Eastern Ontario residents, and access to wireless high speed internet coverage (adequate for HD streaming and video calling) to 85% of Eastern Ontario. The objective of this project is not to necessarily bring competition to areas that are adequately serviced by Bell (or other carriers), but instead to improve core services in the broader areas that are currently under-served, where conventional business models generally don’t support this level of investment (mostly rural, low-density areas).”
“The Municipal Consultation and Public Notification process is not meant to evaluate whether Rogers services are desired by the local residents, or whether the rates are viewed as competitive (although Rogers always strives to offer good value for services). The need for these services in the area is already established - which is why both the Federal & Provincial Governments are heavily funding this project. ISED (Innovation Science and Economic Development) Canada is the ultimate approver of these proposals, however ISED looks to the local Land Use Authority (The Township of Algonquin Highlands) to provide input in the form of Municipal Concurrence.
The purpose of this process is to inform the public of new infrastructure being proposed, answer questions related to the proposal, and consult with the local Municipality from a land-use perspective.
The Municipality’s role is to oversee the Pubic Notification process, and to confirm that the siting of the proposed tower is not in an objectively poor location, and that it complies with established by-laws, environmental regulations etc.”
