Posts by Township of North Kawartha

Julian Lake Road is currently closed due to a culvert failure. The closure has been implemented to ensure public safety while repair work is carried out.

Township of North Kawartha Public Works staff are on site and actively working in the area to replace the damaged culvert. The road will remain closed for the duration of the repairs.

The anticipated time for traffic restoration is 3:00 p.m. today, pending weather conditions and successful completion of the work.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area, follow all posted signage, and use alternate routes where possible.

 Thank you for your patience and cooperation as crews complete the necessary repairs. Updates will be provided should there be any changes to the anticipated reopening time.

April 2, 2026

Tallan Lake Road is currently closed due to a culvert washout. This section of road is designated as a limited maintenance road and does not receive winter maintenance. As a result of current road conditions, the Township of North Kawartha Public Work staff are unable to safely access the site to complete repairs currently.

Tallan Lake Road will remain closed until such time that conditions improve, and Public Works staff can safely reach the location to assess and repair the damage.

The Lakelands Public Health Water Sampling Drop-Off Program is back for the 2026 season, beginning Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Township of North Kawartha.

• Drop-off Location: Municipal Office – 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley
• Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Water samples are couriered to the Public Health Ontario Lab in Peterborough for testing. Empty sample bottles can be picked up at the Municipal Office during regular business hours.

The Township of North Kawartha is pleased to share several important staffing announcements and updates taking place across the organization. These changes support our ongoing commitment to strong municipal service delivery while recognizing the dedicated employees who contribute so much to our community.

The Municipal office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, for Good Friday, and Monday, April 6, 2026, for Easter Monday. The office will re-open on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:00 am with normal business hours. 

Parks & Recreation 

The North Kawartha Community and Fitness Centre will be open on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm and will be closed on Monday, April 6, 2026, for Easter Monday.

Garbage & Recycling 

Per the winter schedule, the Haultain and Anstruther Transfer Stations will be open with regular hours on Friday, April 3, 2026. On Monday, April 6, 2026, both Transfer Stations will be open with Sunday hours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Curbside Garbage and Recycling collection will operate as normal on Monday April 6, 2026. Please have your material out at the curbside by 7:00 am. 

PETERBOROUGH, ON – March 17, 2026 – The Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT) is launching the Connect Clinic. This new clinic will help the many people in Peterborough City and County who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

The Connect Clinic will provide care to patients while they wait to get a permanent family doctor or nurse practitioner. Local family doctors and nurse practitioners provide timely access to acute, chronic, and preventative care at the clinic. Mental health navigation is a new service in partnership with the local Canadian Mental Health Association.

The clinic works with patients to build a complete medical record, which will follow them to their new family physician, nurse practitioner and primary care team.

PFHT is grateful to continue being the home for patients who don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner while they wait for a long-term connection with family physicians and primary care organizations.

For more information or to book an appointment, visit www.connectclinic.ca. 

The Township of North Kawartha will implement Reduced Load Restrictions on all Township roads beginning Monday, March 9, 2026. 

The County of Peterborough has already implemented reduced load restrictions on its county roads, effective Monday, March 2, 2026. The following County Roads within North Kawartha are affected:

• County Road 504
• County Road 620
• County Road 54 (Balmer Road)
• County Road 52 (Jack Lake Road)

The Township of North Kawartha has issued the 2026 Interim Property Tax Bills to property owners. Bills have been sent by mail or email, depending on each resident’s selected delivery preference.

Interim Property Tax Installment Due Dates:

• March 27, 2026
• May 27, 2026

Residents of North Kawartha interested in running for office or supporting a local campaign are invited to attend an upcoming Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Training Session hosted by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This session will provide an overview of:

•  Eligibility to run for office or act as a third party advertiser
• The municipal nomination process
•  Roles and responsibilities of Council members
• Campaign finance rules and requirements

Following the presentation, election staff from municipalities across Peterborough County, including the Township of North Kawartha, will be available to answer questions and share municipality-specific election information.

This session is free to attend but registration is required. Register online today!

The Township of North Kawartha has lowered flags at all municipal facilities to half-mast in recognition of the victims of the tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, which occurred on February 10, 2026.

Flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on February 17, 2026, at which time they will be returned to full mast in accordance with the federal directive.

The Township extends its condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragedy.