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.

Weather Alerts

  • Public Notice: Declaration of a Significant Event
    Declaration of a Significant Event Still in Effect (April 2, 2025)

    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.
  • Public Notice: Declaration of Significant Weather Event Lifted

    The Township of North Kawartha has lifted the declaration of Significant Weather Event, declared on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02, the Minimum Maintenance Standards 
  • Public Notice: Declaration of Significant Event

    The Township of North Kawartha has made the decision to declare a Significant Weather Event, as per Ontario Regulation 239/02, the Minimum Maintenance Standards.
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Contact Us

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
Call 911 for Emergencies

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