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Please be advised that the Township of North Kawartha is experiencing a temporary service disruption, due to an area-wide power outage. 

As a result of this outage, the following services will be impacted at all Municipal facilities, including the Municipal Office and the North Kawartha Community Centre: 

• Telephone lines
• Email Communications
• Debit and point-of-sale machines
• Internal operating systems 

During this time, staff may be unable to access or respond to inquiries through regular communication channels. In-person services are still available, with limitations on services requiring system access or electronic payment. 

The Township of North Kawartha is advising that the south leg of Johnson Road at County Road 620 will be temporarily closed from July 28 to July 30, 2025, to allow for culvert installation work.

 
This project is being completed by Drain Bros. Excavating Limited on behalf of the County of Peterborough. Detour signage will be in place. Please proceed with caution and follow posted traffic controls.

Micro surface treatment will be completed on Oakridge Drive, Tucker Street, and Tucker Street North during the month of August 2025.

Minor traffic delays are expected, and lane restrictions will be in place while the work is underway. If full road closures are required, advance notice will be provided. Emergency vehicle access will remain open at all times.

Please use caution when approaching Township staff, contractors, or equipment on the roadway.

Council will consider proposed amendments to the Procedural By-Law at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 15, 2025.  The Draft By-Law is available for review and public comments may be submitted.

The Municipal office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for Canada Day and will re-open on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 9:00 am with normal business hours. 

The North Kawartha Community and Fitness Centre will be open with weekend hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Starting Monday, June 23, 2025, the Township of North Kawartha’s Public Works Department will begin construction on Fire Route 10, Haultain Road, and Big Cedar Lake Road in preparation for surface treatment application.

Spectra Point Inc., agents of Rogers Communications Inc., are proposing to install a 90-metre guyed wireless communications tower at 1480 County Road 504, Apsley. The proposed tower will improve 4G and 5G wireless services and enhance emergency communications for police, fire, and EMS in the area. As part of the public consultation process through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), nearby property owners have been notified by mail or courier.

A virtual public information session will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with registration required by July 4, 2025. Members of the public are also invited to submit comments on the proposal by July 11, 2025. 

Starting Tuesday, May 27, 2025, gravel road resurfacing will begin on Lasswade Road.

Minor traffic delays near the maintenance work can be anticipated. Please drive with caution when approaching Township staff or equipment.

The Township of North Kawartha would like to advise residents of a potential disruption to regular mail delivery beginning as early as May 22, 2025, due to ongoing Canada Post labour negotiations.

If a postal service disruption occurs, residents may experience delays in receiving taxation bills, planning notices, and other related correspondence by mail. To stay informed, residents are encouraged to subscribe to the Township website to receive updates directly by e-mail. 

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On May 13, 2025, the Township of North Kawartha is proud to support the Provincial Day of Action on Litter by encouraging the clean-up of public spaces across our community, including parks, roadsides, and other public areas.

For more information, or to arrange the pick-up of free garbage bags and schedule litter collection, please contact our Parks and Recreation and Waste Department at 705-656-2438 or 705-656-4445 ext. 251.