Public Notice: Reduced Load Restrictions in Effect Starting March 10, 2025

Starting March 10, 2025, reduced load restrictions will be in effect for all Township of North Kawartha roads.

Reduced load restrictions are applied each spring during the thaw when the road network is most vulnerable to help prevent permanent damages to pavement and surface treated roads.

While in the reduced load restrictions are in place, vehicles are restricted to load limits of 5 tonnes per axle.

Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.

Dog Licence

As required under By-law # 20025-0013, a lifetime dog licence shall be levied upon every dog owner who resides in the Township of North Kawartha and that the dog licence tag be securely affixed to the dog at all times. 

Online Lifetime Dog Licence Application Form

Please note: Once the online application is submitted, and all required information is received, payment must be made. Payments can be made in person at the Municipal Office or by mail.

Lifetime Dog Licence Fee: $40.00

A lifetime dog licence and tag can be obtained by completing the online application form and submitting the $40.00 licence fee.

Please note: Dog licence's are non-transferable. 

After payment has been received and processed, the dog licence and tag will be issued. If payment is made in person, the licence and tag will be provided immediately. For payments made by mail, the licence and tag will be mailed to the address provided on the application form.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the online application process, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-656-4445 ext. 232.

Online Lifetime Dog Licence Application Form

Kennels operators must obtain a yearly kennel licence from the Township. The kennel owner shall conform to guidelines set by this municipality prior to a licence being issued.

By-Law #2025-0013 outlines the rules for kennel operations, licencing dogs and for dogs running at large. If you have any further questions, please contact the Chief Building Official, at 705-656-4445 Ext. 231 or 1-800 -755-6931.

By-Law 2025-0013 outlines the rules for licencing dogs, kennel operations and for dogs running at large. If you have any further questions, please contact the By-law Enforcement Officer at 705-656-4445 Ext. 231 or 1-800 -755-6931.

All dog waste (feces) must be picked up from private or township property.

Running at large

No dog shall be allowed to run at large in the Township. All dogs must be on a leash in areas other than your residence. Any dog found running at large may be seized and impounded. The Dog Control Officer shall require payment of all costs associated with any dogs that are seized and impounded prior to their release. Contravention of this By-Law 2025-0013 will result in a penalty at the set by the magistrate.

To report a dog running at large, contact:

Deb Haigh, Dog Control Officer
Animal Control: 705-760-6968
Email: dhaigh@nexicom.net

Missing Dog

If your dog has gone missing, please report it the Animal Control Officer, Deb Haigh, at 705-760-6968 or via email.

A Township of North Kawartha Dog Lifetime Licence and Tag will help the Dog Control Officer return your lost dog to you. 

Matt Aldom
Chief Building Official/By-Law Enforcement Officer
The Township of North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
P.O. Box 550
Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0

T. 705-656-5182
T. 705-656-4445 ext. 237
Toll Free: 1-800-755-6931 ext. 237
F. 705-656-4446
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