Total Fire and Firework Ban in effect!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Total Fire and Firework Ban is in effect for the Township of North Kawartha as of Tuesday, 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.

Propane or naphtha Gas cooking equipment with shutoff mechanisms and electric cooking equipment are permitted/allowed during a total fire and firework ban within the Township of North Kawartha.

All active burn permits are immediately suspended, and no new permits will be issued until the total fire and firework ban has been formally lifted.

For further information and ongoing updates, please visit the Township Fire Ban webpage at:  https://www.northkawartha.ca/living-here/burn-permit/

General Public Notices

  • Public Notice: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Cancelled Special Budget Council Meeting

    The Special Budget Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. has been cancelled. The first Special Budget Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. 
  • Media Release: Peterborough Public Health Water Sample Courier Service Paused for the Winter

    Peterborough Public Health, and the Township of North Kawartha are pausing their joint well water sample drop-off program for the winter.

    The final date for county residents to drop off their samples to the North Kawartha Office is Thursday November 28, 2024. The drop-off service will resume at both locations in the first week of April 2025.
  • Take Action on Radon!

    Peterborough Public Health is offering workshops across the region throughout the month of November to share knowledge about radon and suggest ways people can mitigate radon exposure in their homes. Workshop will be held in North Kawartha on: 

    Wednesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. – North Kawartha Community Centre
    340 McFadden Rd, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
  • Public Notice: Remembrance Day

    The Municipal office will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, for Remembrance Day and will re-open on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 9:00 am with normal business hours. 

    Lest we forget. 
  • Announcement: $25,000.00 awarded from Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs
    The Township of North Kawartha was trilled to welcome MPP Dave Smith today for the announcement of $25,000.00 in Rural Economic Development (RED) funding from the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs.
  • Same-Day or Next-Day Health Appointments Available for North Kawartha Residents

    The Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT) is now offering same-day or next-day appointments for Peterborough County residents, including those in North Kawartha, who are without a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Whether you're dealing with a rash, earache, UTI, or another minor health concern, the PFHT health clinic is here to help.

    To book an appointment, please contact the PFHT Health Clinic at 705-651-4866. 
  • Notice: Property Taxation Pre-Authorized Payment Delay

    Township of North Kawartha Property Taxation Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) scheduled for October 15, 2024, was not processed due to technical issues. The payment will be deducted from accounts as soon as possible.
  • Public Notice: Cancelled Short Term Rental Advisory Committee Meeting

    The Short Term Rental Advisory Committee Meeting  scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next Short Term Rental Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. 
  • Transfer Station Winter Hours Now in Effect

    September 16, 2024 to May 25, 2024 Winter Hours
  • Canada Revenue Agency Scam Alert Notice

    The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released a scam alert to bring awareness to Canadians about misinformation circulating online regarding extra payments to low-income seniors. There are websites with false information about benefits and some contain links to join online instant messaging groups. 
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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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