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Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance(s) being considered by the Committee of Adjustment, August 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Application No: A-13-26 (Holmes)
Property Description:Concession 5, Northern Division Lot 7, Burleigh Ward
93 Fire Route 52
Roll # 1536-020-002-27410

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

Application No: A-15-26 (Deman) 
Property Description: Concession 10, Part Lot 23, Includes 45R-4208 Parts 17-19, Chandos Ward
93 Dove Lane 
Roll # 1536-010-003-22700

Employment Opportunity
We're Hiring!

July 24, 2026

The Township of North Kawartha is currently seeking applicants for the following employment opportunity:

• Full-time Planner (One-year Contract)

The deadline for submission is Sunday, August 9, 2026.

The complete job descriptions, qualifications, and job advertisements are available on our website at www.northkawartha.ca/employment

Application No: A-12-26 (Stony Lake Cottagers Retreat) 
Property Description: Part Lot 2, Concession 6 and Lot 19 Registered Plan No. 11, Burleigh Ward
209 Fire Route 10E
Roll # 1536-010-003-22700

Application No: A-17-26 (Sedgwick/Turner) 
Property Description: Concession 10, Part Lot 23, Includes 45R-4208 Parts 17-19, Chandos Ward
93 Dove Lane 
Roll # 1536-010-003-22700

Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance(s) being considered by the Committee of Adjustment, August 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Application No: A-16-26 (Vickery)
Property Description: Chandos Con 10 Pt Lot 11 and; RD Allowance RP 45R4091; Part 11
507 Knox Point Road
Roll # 1536-010-100-17600

Notice of Public Meeting for a Zoning By-Law Amendment being considered by the Township of North Kawartha Council on Tuesday August 11th, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Application No ZA-07-26 (Found/Attwood)
Property Description: Antruther Lake Island 2, #25, Anstruther Ward
Roll # 1536-020-202-06600

Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance(s) being considered by the Committee of Adjustment, August 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Application No: A-14-26 (Paul) 
Property Description: Con 1 Lot 9 BLK T130 PT; Shore Allowance RP 45R4689; Part 7 Anstruther Ward
1949 Anstruther Lake Road 
Roll # 1536-020-202-09000

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.

Notice of Passing Zone Amendments considered by Council on July 14th 2026.

Application No ZA-04-26 (Scaife)
Property Description: Part of Lot 37, Concession 11, Anstruther Ward
12247 Highway 28
Roll # 1536-020-202-34800

Application No ZA-05-26 (Noffke)
Property Description: Part of Lots 11 & 12, Concession 3, Chandos Ward
Roll # 1536-010-200-08900

Application No ZA-06-26 (Housekeeping)
Property Description: All parts of the Township of North Kawartha, located in the County of Peterborough

Application No ZA-06-25  
Property Description: Lots 6 & 7, Concession 6, Burleigh Ward
65 Northey's Bay Rd
Roll # 1536-020-001-63700

 The appeal period will end on August 4th 2026.

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.

(July 13, 2026) – Lakelands Public Health is urging residents of the region to take precautions to protect against heat-related illnesses. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Yellow Heat Warning for the entire region of Haliburton, Kawartha, Northumberland and Peterborough counties, beginning on Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16.  

Currently daytime highs are forecasted to reach up to 37° C, with a humidex of 38 to 45. Overnight lows are expected to remain above 20-24°C, providing little relief from the heat. The heat event is expected to end Thursday, July 16.  

Heat-related illnesses include dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. These illnesses can be very dangerous, especially to those most vulnerable to health risks, including the elderly, some people with disabilities or chronic diseases, people who are pregnant, and children and infants. Risk can also be higher for people who work outdoors, people who are unhoused, and those who take medications that affect thermoregulation.