Public Notice April 2, 2025

The Municipal Office, at 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley, will remain closed on Wednesday, April 2, and Thursday, April 3, 2025, due to ongoing service disruptions resulting from limited internet and phone communications.
A Significant Weather Event declaration remains in effect for North Kawartha as cleanup efforts continue, and potential weather forecasts show freezing rain. The Public Works Department is clearing roads in priority order and cautions that some Township roads may be reduced to one lane.
Power outages persist across many areas. Residents are urged to stay away (10 metres) from downed power lines even if they do not appear to be live. Report power line damage to Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.
9-1-1 is for emergencies. To contact Hydro One, call 1-800-434-1235 or text ‘WATTS’ for updates. Information on Hydro One outage alerts can be found at https://www.hydroone.com/power-outages-and-safety/outage-tools
Warming Centres: North Kawartha Community Centre at 340 McFadden Road (open until 9:00 p.m.) and        North Kawartha Public Library – Apsley Branch- 175 Burleigh Street
Storm Debris
Peterborough County residents may drop off brush free until April 14th at the following Public Works Depots:
·        Douro – 713 County Road 4 ·        Millbrook – 1111 County Road 10·        Centreline – 1275 County Road 24
·        Havelock – 649 County Road 46·        Buckhorn – 2467 County Road 36
Please place brush in designated areas and follow signage at each Depot.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Stay safe, North Kawartha!

Declaration of a Significant Weather Event

On March 28, 2025 the Township of North Kawartha made the decision to declare a Significant Weather Event, as per Ontario Regulation 239/02, "Minimum Maintenance Standards".

Environment Canada has issued another Freezing Rain warning Wednesday, April 2 evening through Thursday morning.

A significant weather event is defined as an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose significant danger to the users of the Township road network. 

The Township of North Kawartha wants to be clear to our residents that a declaration of a significant weather event only addresses the timelines and does not reduce the level of service provided by our Roads Department. The declarations primary objective is to notify the residents of North Kawartha, that due to the current forecasted conditions, caution needs to be exercised when travelling on Township Maintained roads and drive accordingly based on road conditions until the roads have been properly serviced by the sanders.

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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