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2026 Municipal and School Board Election

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News and Updates

  • Service Disruption Notice: Curbside Garbage Collection Delayed for Monday, October 5, 2026
    The Township of North Kawartha would like to advise residents that curbside garbage collection scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, was not completed on the following roads due to an equipment issue experienced by Waste Connections Canada.
    Waste Connections Canada has advised that collection of the missed garbage on the roads listed below will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
    Residents are asked to bring any uncollected garbage back from the curb this evening and place it out again by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
    Residents whose roads are not listed below but who experienced a missed garbage collection, or who wish to report additional missed collections, complaints, or concerns, are asked to contact Waste Connections Canada directly at 705-742-4268.

    Affected Roads:

  • Road Closure Notice: Glen Alda Road

    The Township of North Kawartha advises residents and visitors that temporary road closures will occur along Glen Alda Road to allow for continued culvert repairs.

    Dates: October 5 to October 9, 2026
    Location: Various locations along Glen Alda Road between Winters Bay and County Road 620
    Work: Continued culvert repairs and replacements

    As the road construction progresses, closure locations will move to different areas of the roadway. While local traffic access will be maintained whenever possible, short-term closures may be necessary at active work sites.

    Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.

    Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution when approaching work zones, Township staff, contractors, and equipment.

    Residents requiring special access accommodations, or anyone with questions regarding this work, are encouraged to contact the North Kawartha Public Works Department.

    Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these important infrastructure improvements. 

  • Service Disruption Notice: Temporary Closure of Municipal Lot Located at 143 Burleigh Street, Apsley

    The Township of North Kawartha advises residents, businesses, and visitors that the municipal lot located at 143 Burleigh Street, Apsley, will be temporarily closed to the public beginning October 13, 2026, until approximately November 27, 2026, to facilitate a construction project to establish an asphalt parking lot.

    Alternative public parking is available at 135 Burleigh Street, Apsley.

    During this period, the municipal lot will be closed to the public while construction activities are underway. 

    Members of the public are reminded to use caution when approaching the construction work zone and to remain aware of Township staff, contractors, construction vehicles, and equipment operating in the area.

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