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Compass Early Learning and Care Bringing New Outdoor-Focused Child Care Program to Apsley

APSLEY, ONTARIO — Compass Early Learning and Care is excited to announce the upcoming Compass Early Learning and Care – Apsley Outdoor program, a new early learning and care program in the heart of Apsley, Ontario.

The Township of North Kawartha has mailed Voter Information Letters to all registered voters for the 2026 Municipal Election.

Most voters can expect to receive their letter during the week of October 5, 2026. If you have not received your Voter Information Letter by October 9, 2026, please contact the Township at 705-656-5189 or voterhelp@northkawartha.ca.

Voting Period

Voting opens at 10:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026, and remains open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, October 26, 2026.

Internet and telephone voting are available throughout the voting period, allowing voters to cast their ballot at a time that is convenient for them.

How to Vote

The Township of North Kawartha offers two methods of voting:

• Internet Voting
• Telephone Voting

Voting Kiosks Available

Residents who require access to a computer, internet connection, or telephone for voting may visit the Municipal Office located at:

Township of North Kawartha Municipal Office
 280 Burleigh Street
 Apsley, ON

Voting kiosks will be available during regular business hours throughout the voting period. On Election Day, October 26, 2026, voting kiosks will be available until 8:00 p.m.

Accessibility Support

Municipal staff are available to provide accessibility assistance to voters. If you require accessibility support, please identify your needs to staff upon arrival.

Keep Your Voter Information Letter

Voters are encouraged to keep their Voter Information Letter in a safe place. The letter contains the information required to access the Internet and Telephone Voting system.

Not Sure if You're on the Voters' List?

It's not too late to verify your information.

Contact the Township at 705-656-5189 to confirm whether you are on the Voters' List and ensure your voting information is up to date.

For election information, voter resources, and candidate information, please visit www.northkawartha.ca/election

Proposal Number: RFP-07-26

Bid Document

Proposal Closing Information

Closing Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Closing Time: 2:00 p.m. (14:00:00 hrs) Local Time

Submission Location:

The Corporation of the Township of North Kawartha
 P.O. Box 550
 280 Burleigh Street
 Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Attention: Judy Everett, Treasurer 

Envelopes should be clearly marked "RFP-07-26"

Late submissions will not be accepted

Quotation Number: RFQ-06-26

Bid Document

Submission Deadline

Closing Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Closing Time: 2:00 p.m. (14:00:00 hrs) Local Time

Submission Method

The Corporation of the Township of North Kawartha
 P.O. Box 550
 280 Burleigh Street
 Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Attention: Shannon Hunter, CAO

Envelopes should be clearly marked "RFQ-06-2026"

Late submissions will not be accepted.

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

Dates: October 5 to October 9, 2026
Location: Various locations along Glen Alda Road between Winters Bay and County Road 620
Work: Continued culvert repairs and replacements

As the road construction progresses, closure locations will move to different areas of the roadway. While local traffic access will be maintained whenever possible, short-term closures may be necessary at active work sites.

Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution when approaching work zones, Township staff, contractors, and equipment.

Residents requiring special access accommodations, or anyone with questions regarding this work, are encouraged to contact the North Kawartha Public Works Department.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these important infrastructure improvements. 

The Township of North Kawartha advises residents, businesses, and visitors that the municipal lot located at 143 Burleigh Street, Apsley, will be temporarily closed to the public beginning October 13, 2026, until approximately November 27, 2026, to facilitate a construction project to establish an asphalt parking lot.

Alternative public parking is available at 135 Burleigh Street, Apsley.

During this period, the municipal lot will be closed to the public while construction activities are underway. 

Members of the public are reminded to use caution when approaching the construction work zone and to remain aware of Township staff, contractors, construction vehicles, and equipment operating in the area.

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 Municipal office will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for Thanksgiving and will re-open on Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 12, 2026.

Garbage & Recycling 

Per the winter schedule, the Haultain and Anstruther Transfer Stations will be open on Monday, October 12, 2026, with Sunday operating hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Curbside Garbage and Recycling collection on Monday, October 12, 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.