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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.

(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. 

The Township of North Kawartha has issued Addendum #2 (June 24, 2026) for RFP-02-26 North Kawartha Health Centre Addition.

All interested proponents are strongly encouraged to review the addendum and reference documents 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 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

Notice of Public Meeting for a Zoning By-Law Amendment being considered by the Township of North Kawartha Council on Tuesday July 14th, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

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

The Township of North Kawartha is advising residents that Old Apsley Road has water over the road due to a beaver dam failing upstream.  

Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance(s) being considered by the Committee of Adjustment, June 16th 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 

Application No A-11-26 (Farren/Douglas)
Property Description Lot 4, Concession 9, Burleigh Ward
1864 Northey's Bay Rd 
Roll # 1536-020-001-84300

Notice of Public Hearing for Minor Variance(s) being considered by the Committee of Adjustment, June 16th 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 

Application No A-19-25 (Teixeira)
Property Description: Lot 12, Concession 2, Burleigh Ward
19 Fire Route 45C
Roll #: 1536-020-001-18404