Public Notice: Total Fire and Firework Ban Lifted - Restrictions In Place

Friday, August 29, 2025

The Township of North Kawartha is advising residents and visitors that the Total Fire and Firework Ban issued on August 5, 2025, has been lifted as of Friday, August 29, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. 

While the total ban is no longer in effect, burning restrictions remain in place.

Daytime burning is not permitted, and burning is allowed only between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. with a valid burn permit.

Fireworks may also be used between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Holidays and their preceding weekends.

Flying lanterns are strictly prohibited in North Kawartha at all times. 

Residents and visitors are asked to exercise extreme caution and follow all fire safety rules, remaining mindful of the potential risks during this period of heightened fire activity.

To learn more or to apply for a burn permit, please visit www.northkawartha.ca/burnpermit

Public Notice: Short Term Rental Advisory Meeting Rescheduled

September 04, 2025

The previously scheduled September 9, 2025 Short Term Rental Advisory Committee Meeting (1:00 p.m.) has been rescheduled to September 15, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

The September 15th meeting is being held in person or you may join electronically by registering with the link available on the agenda when available next week. 

Committee meetings are uploaded to the Township YouTube channel after the meeting for public viewing. Anyone who speaks publicly at a meeting may have their name and any opinions they may express recorded in the meeting minutes.

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
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