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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.

Road Closure Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Closure Duration: 4:00 p.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m., or for the duration of the parade 
Closure Location: Burleigh Street at County Road 620 to McFadden Road (after the Lions Park entrance)

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.

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. 

Starting Tuesday, May 27, 2025, gravel road resurfacing will begin on Lasswade Road.

Minor traffic delays near the maintenance work can be anticipated. Please drive with caution when approaching Township staff or equipment.

The Township of North Kawartha would like to advise residents of a potential disruption to regular mail delivery beginning as early as May 22, 2025, due to ongoing Canada Post labour negotiations.

If a postal service disruption occurs, residents may experience delays in receiving taxation bills, planning notices, and other related correspondence by mail. To stay informed, residents are encouraged to subscribe to the Township website to receive updates directly by e-mail. 

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On May 13, 2025, the Township of North Kawartha is proud to support the Provincial Day of Action on Litter by encouraging the clean-up of public spaces across our community, including parks, roadsides, and other public areas.

For more information, or to arrange the pick-up of free garbage bags and schedule litter collection, please contact our Parks and Recreation and Waste Department at 705-656-2438 or 705-656-4445 ext. 251.

Notice of public meeting regarding application(s) to purchase Shoreline Road Allowance being considered by the Township of North Kawartha Council on May 20 2025, at 9:30 a.m. 

1. Subject Lands: Pt Municipal Road Allowance between Lots 5 & 6, Concession 9, Geographic Township of Chandos, Township of North Kawartha, being parts 2&3 on Plan 45R-17689, being part of PIN 28275-0153(LT). Part 3 being subject to an easement in favour of Hydro One Networks Inc.
2. Subject Lands:  Pt Municipal Road Allowance between Concessions 8 & 9, Lot 6, Geographic Township of Chandos, Township of North Kawartha, being Part 4 on Plan 45R-17689, being part of PIN28275-0236(LT), subject to an easement in favour of Hydro One Networks Inc.. 

• Please do not place your brush on the roadside. You are responsible for disposing of your brush at the locations below.

• Do not pile debris on municipal roadways or ditches

• Roads crews are chipping Township debris only in front of residences

Crews are working to clear debris from municipal roads over the next several weeks. To report a roads emergency after hours please call 705-742-6823.

For County Road emergency after hours please call 705-742-4862.

For more Ice Storm Updates view our Ice Storm Update page.

Public Notice
Declaration of a Significant Weather Event Ended April 4, 2025