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  • Employment Opportunity  Full-time Public Works Equipment Operator 

    To support our community, the Township is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Full Time Equipment Operator.

    Job Ad
    Job Description 

    • Full-time Permanent Position 
    • Forty (40) Hours per week, with regular overtime required 
    • Compensation Range: $28.60/hr to $34.14/hr based on qualifications and experience
    • Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Plan

    The deadline for submission is Thursday, November 12, 2026

  • Halloween Haunted Maze Returns to Fire Station #1

    The Township of North Kawartha Emergency Services Department invites residents and visitors to enjoy a spooktacular adventure at their Halloween Haunted Maze on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    The event will take place at North Kawartha Fire Station #1, located at 66 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

    Children will receive peanut-free treats, generously provided by North Kawartha firefighters.

    Parking will be available at the Wilson Park Community Centre. Visitors are reminded to keep the Fire Station driveway clear at all times to ensure emergency vehicles can access the station if required.

    Bring your family, wear your favourite costume, and join us for an evening of Halloween fun and community spirit.

    Event Details

    • Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Halloween Night)
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: North Kawartha Fire Station #1, 66 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview
    • Admission: Free

    We can't wait to see all the ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses!

  • 2026 Municipal and School Board Election Official Results Now Available 

    The Township of North Kawartha has published the official results of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

    Congratulations to the successful candidates:

    • Mayor: Carolyn Amyotte, Acclaimed
    • Deputy Mayor: Ruth Anne McIlmoyl
    • Councillor at Large: Guy Sprung
    • Councillor Ward 1 (Chandos): Bruce Paterson
    • Councillor Ward 2 (Anstruther Burleigh): Jim Whelan, Acclaimed
    • English Public School Board Trustee: Mary Lou Wright
    • English Separate School Board Trustee: Jennifer Leahy
    • French Public School Board Trustee: Erik Lapoint, Acclaimed
    • French Separate School Board Trustee: Marcellin Kwilu Mondo, Acclaimed 

    Thank you to all candidates who put their names forward, and to the residents of North Kawartha who participated in the 2026 Municipal and School Election by casting their ballot.

    View the complete official results, including vote totals, percentages, and certified election documents: https://www.northkawartha.ca/your-local-government/election-2026/official-results/ 

  • Unofficial 2026 Municipal and School Board Election Results Now Available

    Monday, October 26, 2026

    The Township of North Kawartha is pleased to advise that the unofficial results for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election are now available.

    Electors may view the unofficial election results on the Township website at www.northkawartha.ca/election 

    The unofficial results are provided for information purposes only and remain subject to final verification and certification.

    Official election results will be announced and posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

    The Township would like to thank all eligible electors who participated in the election.

  • Election Day - Vote Today

    Today, Monday, October 26, 2026, is Election Day in North Kawartha and your final opportunity to cast your ballot in the 2026 Municipal Election.

    Voting is available until 8:00 p.m. and electors may cast their ballot using any of the following methods:

    • Online
    • By Telephone
    • In Person using Internet or Telephone Voting Kiosks at the Municipal Office

     

    Voter Help Centre

     The Voter Help Centre at the North Kawartha Municipal Office is open today from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to assist electors with voting-related questions, voter information updates, replacement Voter Information Letters, and access to voting kiosks.

    • North Kawartha Municipal Office,  280 Burleigh Street, Apsley, K0L 1A0
  • News Post

    Notice of Complete Application

    Application No: ZA-09-26 (Bezmer c/o Burleigh Falls Group Corp)
    Property Description: Part of Lot 4, Concession 1,
    Large Burleigh Island, Burleigh Ward, Township of North Kawartha
    13 Fire Route 2
    Roll # 1536-020-001-01501

  • Voting is Now Open for the 2026 Municipal Election

    Voting in the Township of North Kawartha is now open as of 10:00 a.m. today, October 13, 2026, and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, October 26, 2026.

  • Press Release: Compass Early Learning and Care Announces New Apsley Outdoor Program 

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    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.

  • Voter Information Letters Have Been Mailed

    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

  • Service Disruption Notice: Curbside Garbage Collection Delayed for Monday, October 5, 2026
    The Township of North Kawartha would like to advise residents that curbside garbage collection scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, was not completed on the following roads due to an equipment issue experienced by Waste Connections Canada.
    Waste Connections Canada has advised that collection of the missed garbage on the roads listed below will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
    Residents are asked to bring any uncollected garbage back from the curb this evening and place it out again by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
    Residents whose roads are not listed below but who experienced a missed garbage collection, or who wish to report additional missed collections, complaints, or concerns, are asked to contact Waste Connections Canada directly at 705-742-4268.

    Affected Roads:

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Township of North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
PO Box 550
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Tel: 705-656-4445
Toll free: 1-800-755-6931
Fax: 705-656-4446
Roads After Hours: 705-926-0150
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