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  • Service Disruption: Curbside Garbage Collection Delay on Fire Routes

    Due to an equipment breakdown today, Thursday, September 18, 2025, curbside garbage collection on Fire Routes throughout North Kawartha will be completed tomorrow, Friday, September 19, 2025.Please have your garbage material curbside by 7:00 a.m. 

    For further information or inquiries, please contact Waste Connections of Canada at 705-742-4268.

  • Public Notice: Total Fire and Firework Ban Lifted - Restrictions in Place

    The Township of North Kawartha is advising residents and visitors that the Total Fire and Firework Ban issued on August 5, 2025, has been lifted as of Friday, August 29, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. 

    While the total ban is no longer in effect, burning restrictions remain in place.

    • Daytime burning is not permitted, and burning is allowed only between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. with a valid burn permit.
    • Fireworks may also be used between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Holidays and their preceding weekends.
    • Flying lanterns are strictly prohibited in North Kawartha at all times. 
  • Public Notice: September 1, 2025, Labour Day Municipal Hours

    The Municipal office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, for Labour Day and will re-open on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. with normal business hours.

  • Public Notice: Upcoming MTO Culvert Improvements on Highway 28 from Apsley to Bancroft

    The Township of North Kawartha has become aware of upcoming road construction planned and coordinated by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), under project GWP 4017-17-00 and contract number 2022-4005, and would like to share that information with residents and travelers.

  • Notice of Resolved Service Disruption: NKCC Water Filling Station

    Please be advised that the service disruption affecting the water filing station at the North Kawartha Community Centre, located at 340 McFadden Road, Apsley, has been resolved. The water filling station is now operating as usual.

    The water filling station at the Glen Alda Community Centre, located at 3723 County Road 620, Glen Alda, also remains open and available for use.

    We appreciate the patience and understanding of residents during this disruption.

  • Notice of upcoming micro surface treatment

    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.

  • Public Notice: Procedural By-Law Amendments

    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.

  • Public Notice - July 1, 2025, Canada Day

    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.

     

  • Notice of Road Construction

    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.

  • Proposed Wireless Communications Site

    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. 


Contact Us

Township of North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
PO Box 550
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Tel: 705-656-4445
Toll free: 1-800-755-6931
Fax: 705-656-4446
Roads After Hours: 705-740-6158
Call 9-1-1 for Emergencies

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