Total Fire and Firework Ban in effect!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Total Fire and Firework Ban is in effect for the Township of North Kawartha as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice. 

All forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited (not allowed) during a total fire and firework ban:

Campfires, of all sizes
Brush burning, of all means
Cooking Fires, of all means
Wood cooking equipment
Charcoal Barbecues
Charcoal or wood smokers.

Propane or naphtha Gas cooking equipment with shutoff mechanisms and electric cooking equipment are permitted/allowed during a total fire and firework ban within the Township of North Kawartha.

All active burn permits are immediately suspended, and no new permits will be issued until the total fire and firework ban has been formally lifted.

For further information and ongoing updates, please visit the Township Fire Ban webpage at:  https://www.northkawartha.ca/living-here/burn-permit/

Notice of Service Disruption:

Public Washrooms Closed at 135 Burleigh Street, Apsley

August 05, 2025

Please be advised that the public washrooms located at 135 Burleigh Street, Apsley, are temporarily closed due to a service disruption to the water supply.

The Township is actively working to resolve the issue, and we appreciate the community’s patience during this time.

Public washroom facilities remain available at the North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC) located at 340 McFadden Road, Apsley.

For any questions or concerns regarding this service disruption, please contact the Director of Parks and Recreation at 705-656-3619. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Contact Us

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: 705-740-6158
Call 9-1-1 for Emergencies

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