Celebrate Family Day on the Ice!

Monday, February 16, 2026

Enjoy free public skating, courtesy of the North Kawartha Council. 

Monday, February 16, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC)
340 McFadden Road, Apsley

Helmets are strongly recommended. 

For further information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator at 705-656-2438.

Public Notice - Family Day Hours and Closures

Monday, February 16, 2026

The Municipal office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for Family Day and will re-open on Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 16, 2026.

Garbage & Recycling 

The Haultain and Anstruther Transfer Stations will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, per the winter schedule. 

Curbside Garbage and 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.

Events and Training

Nomination period

The nomination period for candidates in the Township of North Kawartha's municipal election is open from Friday, May 1 until Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2 p.m.

More information about the nomination process will be shared on the Information for Candidate's page once it is available.

Information Sessions

Candidate 101 – So You Want to Run for Council

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. | Market Hall

Anyone interested in running for City Council or learning more about local government is invited to attend an information session outlining the roles and responsibilities of municipal council members. 

Hosted by Nigel Bellchamber, this free event will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions, meet new people, learn about the responsibilities, expectations and realities of public office. 

This session is designed as an informative guide for anyone considering municipal leadership and is ideal for potential candidates, their spouses or partners, and anyone interested in learning more about municipal government. It will be recorded and posted on the City of Peterborough's YouTube channel.

Register Here:
Candidate 101 - So, You Want to Run for Council? - with Nigel Bellchamber Tickets, Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Local Leadership Starts Here!

Local government shapes everyday life — from roads and taxes to recreation, libraries, and community growth. If you are thinking of running for Council plan to attend the upcoming orientation session:

Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Presents:
Candidate & Third Party Advertiser Training
April 8, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, 986 County Road 10, Millbrook

Learn about:

- Who is eligible to run or advertise
- How the nomination process works
- Roles & responsibilities of Council members
- Campaign finance rules and requirements

Stay After the Presentation!
Election staff representing each Township in the County and the City of Peterborough will be on-site to provide answers and share municipality-specific election information.

This session is free to attend but registration is required. Register
online at www.cavanmonaghan.net/candidateinfo

AMO's Healthy Democracy Leadership Series: Supporting Local Leadership in run up to the 2026 Municipal Elections

Join AMO’s new online workshop series for leaders seeking re-election or first-time aspiring candidates— offered at no charge for participants.

As Ontario heads toward the 2026 municipal elections, elected officials and aspiring candidates are being tested like never before. From navigating divisive politics and social media toxicity to maintaining personal wellbeing under constant public scrutiny, the demands of leadership can feel overwhelming.

Developed in partnership with Nominee, Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities is designed to equip you with the tools, resilience, and confidence to meet these challenges head-on — and to rediscover the purpose that brought you to public service in the first place.

This workshop series is being offered for no charge in two streams:

  • Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election in 2026 and preparing their path forward.
  • Stream 2: For community members considering a run for municipal office in 2026—first-time candidates who want to build confidence before launching a campaign. Civic-minded leaders who want to explore whether elected office is right for them.

Full workshop details.

Workshop dates: each workshop runs 6:30 - 8:00pm

  • Stream 1:
    • November 26, 2025 
    • January 28, 2026
    • February 25, 2026
    • March 25, 2026
  • Stream 2:
    • December 3, 2025 
    • February 4, 2026 
    • March 4, 2026
    • April 1, 2026

Register here for stream 1

Register here for stream 2

*New dates available for Stream 1 and Stream 2:

  • Stream 1: 
    • February 19, 2026
    • March 26, 2026
    • April 23, 2026
    • May 7, 2026
  • Stream 2:
    • March 10, 2026
    • April 7, 2026
    • April 28, 2026
    • May 19, 2026

Register here for Stream 1

Register here for Stream 2

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is offering a series of free workshops for people thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections. Click on the links below to register:

An Information Session for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office

Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities - Session 1 (Community members)

As well as the workshops listed above the Association of Municipalities of Ontario has a comprehensive guide to running for municipal council:

AMO Lead Where You Live: A Guide to Running for Municipal Council


 

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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