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The Township of North Kawartha, in consultation with Peterborough County, advises residents, businesses, and visitors of upcoming construction activities related to the development of a new asphalt parking lot at 143 Burleigh Street, Apsley. 

Construction is scheduled to begin during the week of October 5, 2026, and is anticipated to continue until November 30, 2026, weather permitting. 

During construction, motorists should expect single-lane road restrictions in the area of the construction project, which may result in temporary traffic delays. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and exercise caution when travelling through the construction zone.

For the latest road and construction updates, please visit Municipal511 at www.municipal511.ca.

The Township of North Kawartha thanks residents, businesses, and visitors for their patience and cooperation while this important improvement project is completed.

The Township of North Kawartha advises residents and visitors that temporary road closures will occur along Glen Alda Road to allow for multiple culvert repairs.

Dates: September 28 to October 2, 2026
Location: Various locations along the full length of Glen Alda Road
Work: Culvert repairs and replacements

The Township of North Kawartha would like to advise residents and visitors that Lakeview Crescent will be subject to temporary road closures at various locations to accommodate multiple culvert repair projects.

• Location: Various locations along the full length of Lakeview Crescent
• Reason: Culvert Repairs
• Timeline: Monday, September 21, 2026 to Thursday, September 24, 2026

The temporary road closures are required to allow for the safe repair and replacement of multiple culverts located along Lakeview Crescent. As work progresses, closure locations will shift to different areas of the roadway based on the culvert repair schedule.

The Township of North Kawartha would like to advise residents that curbside garbage collection scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, was not completed on the following roads due to an equipment issue experienced by Waste Connections Canada.

Waste Connections Canada has advised that collection of the missed garbage on the roads listed below will take place tomorrow, Friday, September 18, 2026.

Residents are asked to bring any uncollected garbage back from the curb this evening and place it out again by 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Notice of public meeting regarding application(s) to purchase Unopened Municipal Road Allowance being considered by the Township of North Kawartha Council on Tuesday October 20th, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. 

Subject Lands (Beubien)
1. Part of the original Shore Road Allowance in front of Part Lot 1, Concession 12 Burleigh, being
Parts 1,2,3 and 4 on 45R18023; North Kawartha being part of PIN 28296-0181 (LT).

Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance(s) being considered by the Committee of Adjustment, September 15th 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 

Application No.: A-18-26 (DeSorcy)
Property Description: Con 3 PT Lot 12, BLK 16
5 Big Cedar Lake Island (McGill Island)
Roll # 1536-020-001-34600

Application No.:A-19-26 (Schwets)
Property Description:Chandos 7 Lot 18 and; RD Allowance RP 45R4261; Part 18 
15 Martin Lane 
Roll # 1536-010-202-03800

Application No.: A-04-26 (Siiman) 
Property Description: Concession 7, Part 10, Chandos Ward
324 Couch's Road 
Roll # 1536-010-201-10925

The Municipal office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labour Day and will re-open on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:00 am with normal business hours.

Parks & Recreation

The North Kawartha Community and Fitness Centre will be open with weekend hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Garbage & Recycling

The Haultain and Anstruther Transfer Stations will be open on Monday, September 7, 2026, with Sunday hours of 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., per the summer schedule.

Curbside Garbage and Recycling collection on Monday, September 7, 2026, will operate as normal, with no scheduled changes. Please have your material out at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. 

The Township of North Kawartha is pleased to announce the official certified candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election.

The following certified candidates have met the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act and have been certified by the Clerk.

Certified Candidates

Mayor (Acclaimed)

• • • Carolyn Amyotte

Deputy Mayor

• • • Ruth Anne McIlmoyl
    • Colin McLellan

Councillor at Large

• • • Joe McCauley
    • Guy Sprung

Councillor Ward 1

• • • John Lovatsis
    • Bruce Paterson

Councillor Ward 2 (Acclaimed)

• • • Jim Whelan

The Municipal office will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026, for the Civic Holiday and will re-open on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:00 am with normal business hours.

Parks & Recreation 

The North Kawartha Community and Fitness Centre will be open with weekend hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Garbage & Recycling 

The Haultain and Anstruther Transfer Stations will be open on Monday, August 3, 2026, with Sunday hours of 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., per the summer schedule.

Curbside Garbage and Recycling collection on Monday, August 3, 2026, will operate as normal, with no scheduled changes. Please have your material out at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. 

For missed curbside garbage collection, please call Waste Connections at 705-742-4268 and for missed curbside recycling collection, please call Emterra at 1-888-597-1541.

Lakelands Public Health Media Alert 
Yellow Heat and Yellow/Orange Air Quality Warning Issued for Region

July 15, 2026

Lakelands Public Health is urging residents of Haliburton, Kawartha, Peterborough and Northumberland to take precautions to protect against heat- and air quality-related illnesses. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued Heat and Air Quality Warnings for the region. When both heat and air quality warnings are in place, most people should prioritize keeping cool.

Most of the region is under a Yellow Air Quality Warning, while an Orange Air Quality Warning has been issued for Cobourg, Colborne, and Western Northumberland County. The Air Quality Health Index for the region over the next 24 hours ranges from moderate risk (6) to very high risk (10+). Residents are urged to monitor local conditions and take all necessary precautions. In addition, the entire region remains under a Yellow Heat Warning, which was issued on Monday, July 13th.

Both heat and poor air quality can impact the health of anyone, however, some populations may be more vulnerable to health impacts – including the elderly, people with certain medical conditions (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory), people who are pregnant, and children and infants. People who work or engage in strenuous activity outdoors, and people who are unhoused are also at increased risk. During the warning, it is important to be checking in on friends, family, and neighbours – especially those at higher risk.