Public Notice: Road Closures

The Township of North Kawartha is advising residents that the following roads are closed until further notice due to flooded road conditions caused by elevated water levels:

 • Mill Lake Road is closed at McCall Bridge
Properties northwest of the bridge can be accessed via Highway 28
Properties southeast of the bridge can be accessed via Peterborough County Road 620

• Haultain Road is closed west of address #128 

These closures are necessary to ensure public safety and to prevent further damage to the road network.

These roads will remain closed until flooding has cleared and it is deemed safe to reopen. Updates will be shared by the Township.

Public Works staff are actively monitoring all Township roads and will provide updates should additional closures be required.

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Flood Warning - April 14, 2026

Heavy rainfall and continued snowmelt may cause flooding.

If flooding poses a threat to person or property call 9-1-1.

Report an issue to the Township if flood waters are in close proximity your structures.

Sand and sandbags are available to the public just inside the sand dome located at the Township of North Kawartha Roads Garage at 10230 Highway 28, Apsley. Bring a shovel.

Please monitor the local weather and flood forecasts.

Crowe Valley Conservation Authority Flood Status – Flood Watch

Otonabee Conservation Authority Flood Messages

Environment Canada bulletins

Surface Water Monitoring Centre

Voter Registration

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Register to Vote for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

You can use Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration service online tool that allows eligible Ontario electors to confirm, update, add or remove their voter information for Ontario provincial and local elections, including elections for municipal Council Members and School Board Trustees. 

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.

 

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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.  If interested please contact the municipal office at 705-656-4445 to arrange an appointment to file your nomination. 

More information about the nomination process is available on the Information for Candidate's page.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Information Sessions

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: 
    • 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

 

Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities

New June 2026 session dates have been added—don’t miss your chance to participate.

Dates: 

 

  • Session 1 - June 16 (6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.)
  • Session 2 - June 23 (6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.)
  • Session 3 - June 25 (6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.)
  • Session 4 - June 30 (6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.)

 

This engaging four-part online series is designed for first-time candidates preparing to run in the 2026 municipal elections.

Participants will build the skills, resilience, and confidence needed to lead in today’s municipal environment through sessions focused on finding your purpose, managing conflict and building effective relationships, prioritizing mental health and wellbeing, and turning values into action through movement-building.

For full details, click here.

Workshop for Underrepresented Candidates

Additional June 2026 workshop date now available.

Date: June 9 (6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.)

Led by former municipal leaders, this session provide practical guidance and insider perspectives for those from underrepresented communities, while remaining open to all participants.

The workshop explore what it takes to become a candidate, key strategies for running a successful campaign, how to develop effective messaging, and ways to use community engagement to build visibility and support.

For full details, click here.

Youth Information Sessions

New June 2026 session date just announced.

Date: June 2 (6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.)

Facilitated by currently elected officials, these sessions are designed to empower young people considering public office.

Participants will gain insight into what it’s like to run for office as a young candidate, learn how to build a strong campaign, understand candidate requirements, and explore effective approaches to voter engagement.

For full details, click here.

Urban Indigenous Peoples’ Information Sessions

Facilitated by Indigenous leaders with firsthand electoral experience, these sessions will provide insights and strategies to build your understanding and confidence around how to become a candidate and run a campaign.

Gain insight into what it’s like to run for municipal office as an urban Indigenous leader, explore key strategies for building a strong campaign, understand the requirements to become a candidate, and learn approaches to lead with cultural integrity and community connection.

For full details, click here.

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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