General Public Notices

Peterborough County has issued a total fire ban across all townships due to extremely dry conditions and high wildfire risk.

Residents and visitors are reminded that the Township of North Kawartha has had a total fire and firework ban in effect since August 5, 2025, and it remains in place.

The Council of North Kawartha has appointed a Short-term Rental Advisory Committee to examine matters related to short-term rentals (STRs) within the Township. Members of the public are welcome to observe or share their input, either in person at the meeting, virtually via Zoom, or by submitting written comments 

As of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the outdoor water bottle filling station at the North Kawartha Community Centre (340 McFadden Road, Apsley) is temporarily closed due to facility operations.

Water is available at the Glen Alda Community Centre (3723 County Road 620) or for purchase at Sayers Foods (132 Burleigh Street).

Total Fire and Firework Ban is in effect as of Friday, August 5, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice.

All forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited (not allowed) during a total fire and firework ban:

• Campfires, of all sizes 
• Brush burning, of all means
• Cooking Fires, of all means
• Wood cooking equipment
• Charcoal Barbecues
• Charcoal or wood smokers

Please be advised that the public washrooms located at 135 Burleigh Street, Apsley, are temporarily closed due to a service disruption to the water supply.

During this time, public washroom facilities remain available at the North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC) located at 340 McFadden Road, Apsley.

The Municipal Office will be closed and will reopen Tuesday, August 5 at 9:00 a.m.
The North Kawartha Community and Fitness Centre will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Both Transfer Stations will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Curbside waste collection will operate as normal with no scheduled changes. 

Micro surface treatment will be completed on Oakridge Drive, Tucker Street, and Tucker Street North during the month of August 2025.

Minor traffic delays are expected, and lane restrictions will be in place while the work is underway. If full road closures are required, advance notice will be provided. Emergency vehicle access will remain open at all times.

Please use caution when approaching Township staff, contractors, or equipment on the roadway.

Council will consider proposed amendments to the Procedural By-Law at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for July 15, 2025.  The Draft By-Law is available for review and public comments may be submitted.

The Municipal office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for Canada Day and will re-open on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 9:00 am with normal business hours. 

The North Kawartha Community and Fitness Centre will be open with weekend hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Starting Monday, June 23, 2025, the Township of North Kawartha’s Public Works Department will begin construction on Fire Route 10, Haultain Road, and Big Cedar Lake Road in preparation for surface treatment application.