Canada Day Closures & Hours
Public Notice
The Township of North Kawartha Municipal office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for Canada Day and will re-open on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. with normal business hours.
Parks & Recreation
The North Kawartha Community and Fitness Centre will be open with weekend hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Firework & Fire Restrictions Reminder
Fireworks are only permitted in the Township of North Kawartha from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as well as the weekend prior to and the weekend following the holiday.
Residents are also reminded that daytime burning is not permitted. Open-air burning, including campfires, is only allowed between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. with a valid burn permit.
Please celebrate safely and responsibly. The Township of North Kawartha wishes everyone a happy Canada Day.
Service Disruption Notice
Curbside Garbage Collection
Curbside garbage collection scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026 was not completed on select routes due to truck issues.
Collection will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Residents on affected roads are asked to please remove materials from the curb this evening and place them back out by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday to assist with collection.
Voter Registration
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The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) remains responsible for collecting information about school support. To update your school support information, visit MPAC’s online School Support tool.
For more information on the 2026 Municipal Election, visit our Elections webpage.
The Township of North Kawartha would like to advise residents that due to truck issues, curbside garbage collection scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, was unable to be completed on the following routes:
Waste Connections of Canada will return to collect all missed material on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The Municipal office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for Canada Day and will re-open on Thursday, July 2, 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 Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Garbage & Recycling
The Haultain and Anstruther Transfer Stations will be open on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with regular operating hours per the summer schedule.
Curbside Garbage collection on Thursday, July 2, 2026, will be moved to Friday, July 3, 2026. Please have your material out at the curbside by 7:00 a.m.
Curbside Recycling collection will operate as normal. Please have your material out at the curbside by 7:00 am.
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.
Firework & Fire Restrictions Reminder
Fireworks are only permitted in the Township of North Kawartha from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as well as the weekend prior to and the weekend following the holiday.
Residents are also reminded that daytime burning is not permitted. Open-air burning, including campfires, is only allowed between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. with a valid burn permit.
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
The Township of North Kawartha is requesting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from individuals, businesses, organizations, and service providers interested in leasing a newly renovated commercial office space at 135 Burleigh Street in Apsley.
The approximately 1,250 sq. ft. unit, formerly occupied by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), has recently been upgraded and is move-in ready. Renovations include new flooring, fresh interior finishes, a kitchenette, an accessible washroom, and updated entrance doors, making the space suitable for a wide range of professional and commercial uses.
Located within the General Commercial Zone, the property supports a variety of potential uses including business or professional offices, retail, personal services, restaurants, and community-oriented services.
Through this EOI process, the Township is looking to:
The Township anticipates an all-inclusive lease structure covering utilities, maintenance, and standard operating costs.
Interested parties must submit their Expressions of Interest by Friday, July 31, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
For full details and submission requirements, please review the complete EOI document using the below link:
Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI)
Questions regarding this EOI or requests to arrange a walkthrough may be directed to:
Edward Hilton, Economic Development Officer
705-656-5152
e.hilton@northkawartha.ca
The Township of North Kawartha has been advised by Lakelands Public Health of a temporary disruption to the private citizen safe drinking water sample drop-off program.
Due to the laboratory closure in observance of Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, water samples will not be accepted at the Township of North Kawartha Municipal Office on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and avoid collecting samples during this time.
This program is administered by Lakelands Public Health, and regular service is expected to resume following the holiday.
Residents with questions or concerns about their water quality are encouraged to contact Lakelands Public Health directly at www.lakelandsph.ca
The Township appreciates your understanding and cooperation and wishes everyone a safe and happy Canada Day.
The Township of North Kawartha, in collaboration with Peterborough County and Community Care, is undertaking a study to explore potential public transit options across the region.
The study aims to better understand how transit services could connect local communities and support residents in accessing key destinations, services, and activities. Input from the public will play an important role in identifying current transportation needs and shaping possible transit solutions.
North Kawartha residents, are invited to complete an online survey, available until July 10, 2026: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RBFYDLC
Feedback is encouraged from both permanent and seasonal residents, as the study seeks to reflect the diverse transportation needs across the Township and surrounding areas.
Public input gathered through this process will help guide future decisions regarding transit services in North Kawartha and across Peterborough County
The Township of North Kawartha Public Works Department advises residents and motorists that the water flow over Old Apsley Road, caused by a failed beaver dam upstream yesterday, has been resolved. Water levels have receded and the roadway is passable.
The Township thanks residents and motorists for their patience and cooperation while this issue was addressed.
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
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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