General Public Notices

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.

(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. 

Peterborough County is currently seeking qualified individuals to serve as members of the Compliance Audit Committee for participating lower-tier municipalities in the 2026 Municipal Election.

The Compliance Audit Committee is an independent statutory body that reviews and decides on applications for audits of municipal election campaign finances.

Committee members should be familiar with the Municipal Elections Act and have a finance, accounting, auditing, or legal background.

Application Deadline

Friday, July 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Apply Online

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/compliance-audit-committee 

Please be advised that temporary road closures will be in effect on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from approximately 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., or for the duration of the Apsley and District Lions Club Canada Day Parade.

The parade will begin at Apsley Central Public School and travel through downtown Apsley before concluding at the North Kawartha Community Centre (340 McFadden Road).

Temporary road closures will be in effect along portions of the following roads to accommodate the parade route:

• Burleigh Street at County Road 620
•  River Street
• Burleigh Street at Wellington Street
• Tucker Street
• County Road 504 at Jack Lake Road (County Road 52)
• Jack Lake Road (County Road 52) and McFadden Road
• Jack Lake Road (County Road 52) to the North Kawartha Community Centre

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, expect minor delays, and follow all posted signage and directions from event organizers and traffic control personnel.

Please note the following curbside collection schedule for Canada Day (July 1, 2026):

Recycling Collection

• Monday, June 29, 2026
  Curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled.
  
  
• Thursday, July 2, 2026
  Curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled.

Garbage Collection

• Monday, June 29, 2026
  Curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled.
  
  
• Thursday, July 2, 2026
  Curbside collection is rescheduled to Friday, July 3, 2026.

Reminder: Please have your material placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. to ensure timely collection.

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.

The Township of North Kawartha wishes everyone a safe and happy Canada Day!

As Canada Day approaches, the Township of North Kawartha Emergency Services Department would like to remind residents and visitors that the setting off of fireworks is regulated under By-law 2021-0118.

Fireworks are permitted for Canada Day between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the weekend prior to Canada Day, on July 1, and on the weekend immediately following. Fireworks are not permitted outside of these dates and times.

Residents are reminded that fireworks must be used responsibly and shall not be set off in, on, or onto any building, highway, sidewalk, or municipal property, including parks, unless written approval has first been obtained from Council. 

Any damage or injury resulting from the use of fireworks is the responsibility of the person setting them off.

Please celebrate safely and be considerate of your neighbours, pets, and wildlife.

The Municipal office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for Canada Day and will re-open on Thursday, July 2, 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 Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Garbage & Recycling 

The Haultain and Anstruther Transfer Stations will be open on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with regular operating hours per the summer schedule. 

Curbside Garbage collection on Thursday, July 2, 2026, will be moved to Friday, July 3, 2026. Please have your material out at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. 

Curbside Recycling collection will operate as normal. Please have your material out at the curbside by 7:00 am. 

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.

Firework & Fire Restrictions Reminder

Fireworks are only permitted in the Township of North Kawartha from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as well as the weekend prior to and the weekend following the holiday.

Residents are also reminded that daytime burning is not permitted. Open-air burning, including campfires, is only allowed between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. with a valid burn permit.

Apply for a burn permit

The Township of North Kawartha has issued Addendum #1 (June 22, 2026) for RFP-02-26 North Kawartha Health Centre Addition.

All interested proponents are strongly encouraged to review the addendum in full, as it forms part of the Request for Proposal documents.

Proposal Closing Information

Date: Tuesday, June, 2026
Time: 2:00:00 p.m. (14:00:00 hrs.) local time
Location: Township of North Kawartha
P.O. Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
Attn: Judy Everett, Treasurer

The Township of North Kawartha is requesting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from individuals, businesses, organizations, and service providers interested in leasing a newly renovated commercial office space at 135 Burleigh Street in Apsley. 

The approximately 1,250 sq. ft. unit, formerly occupied by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), has recently been upgraded and is move-in ready. Renovations include new flooring, fresh interior finishes, a kitchenette, an accessible washroom, and updated entrance doors, making the space suitable for a wide range of professional and commercial uses. 

Located within the General Commercial Zone, the property supports a variety of potential uses including business or professional offices, retail, personal services, restaurants, and community-oriented services. 

Through this EOI process, the Township is looking to: 

• Gauge market interest in the space 
• Identify potential tenants and proposed uses 
• Support local economic development and community services 

The Township anticipates an all-inclusive lease structure covering utilities, maintenance, and standard operating costs. 

Interested parties must submit their Expressions of Interest by Friday, July 31, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. 

For full details and submission requirements, please review the complete EOI document using the below link:

Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) 

Questions regarding this EOI or requests to arrange a walkthrough may be directed to:

Edward Hilton, Economic Development Officer 
705-656-5152  
e.hilton@northkawartha.ca