Public Notice; County Road 504 Construction

Public Notice
County Road 504 Construction 

The County of Peterborough will be conducting construction to facilitate the installation of steel beam guiderail on County Road 504, also known as Highway 504, starting November 27, 2023, with an estimated completion date of December 8, 2023.  

Throughout the duration of construction, residents can expect daily lane restrictions starting from 846 County Road 504 to Whitmore Road. 

For complaints, concerns or comments, the Peterborough County Public Works...

"Chuck it in the bucket" Christmas food drive

North Kawartha Road Department annual 
"CHUCK IT IN THE BUCKET" Christmas food drive

The Township of North Kawartha Roads Department is looking for your support with their annual "CHUCK IT IN THE BUCKET" Christmas food drive to help support the North Kawartha Food Bank.

The Township front-end loader will be collecting donations at two locations, over two different nights from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Night 1: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Woodview 
Wilson Park Community Centre, 66 Northey's Bay Road 
5:30 p.m....

2023 North Kawartha Fire and Rescue Annual Christmas Toy Drive

2023 North Kawartha Fire and Rescue Annual Christmas Toy Drive 
November 14 to December 15, 2023 

Toys are needed for children in-need within the Municipality of North Kawartha for children ages 16 years old and under. All toys received will be distributed throughout the Township of North Kawartha.

New, unwrapped toys are gratefully accepted from November 14 to December 15, 2023 at the following participating locations:

• Apsley Home Hardware, 18 Tucker Street, Apsley
• Apsley Guardian Pharmacy, 168...

National Drowning Prevention Week Awareness

National Drowning Prevention Week 2023

Welcome to National Drowning Prevention Week 2023! We are thrilled to have your support. This year, we are launching a new campaign – Water Smart Parents. With 96% of drownings in children under 5 happening while supervision is absent or distracted, we need to act now to help parents protect their children.
 
We’ve launched a new website – watersmartparents.ca specifically for parents. This is a place where they can learn how to be Water Smart anytime, anywhere...

Public Notice; Total Firework & Fire Ban has been lifted

Public Notice 
Total Firework and Fire Ban has been lifted. 

As of 4:00 p.m. on July 11, 2023 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has lifted their Restricted Fire Zone for the entire Province of Ontario. Therefore, the Total Firework and Fire Ban current in effect within the Township of North Kawartha has been lifted.

All open air burning is permitted/allowed with a valid burn permit. Day burning is not permitted.

North Kawartha Burn Permits are once again available in-person or online.

We...