The Municipal Office, at 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley, will remain closed on Friday, April 4, 2025, due to ongoing service disruptions resulting from limited internet and phone communications. Municipal business will continue with Municipal staff and Council being available to the public at 705-656-4445 or direct lines or emails by using our Contact Us directory on the website or reception@northkawartha.ca or firstnameinitial.lastname@northkawartha.ca

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.) ·       North Kawartha Public Library – Apsley Branch- 175 Burleigh Street
At this time Riverview Park and Quarry Bay Beach are closed to the public.
Roads
Crews are working to clear debris from municipal roads over the next several weeks. To report a roads emergency after hours please call 705-742-6823.For County Road emergency after hours please call 705-742-4862.
Storm Debris
The Anstruther and Haultain Transfer Stations are accepting brush (no stumps) from the storm.  Debris is accepted free of charge and debris over 6” in diameter needs to be separated.
Food Waste
Fridge and Freezer waste is also accepted for free at the Anstruther and Haultain Transfer Stations.  A reminder to use clear bags for garbage disposal.
The above Storm Debris services at the Anstruther and Haultain Transfer Stations are for North Kawartha Residents only.

Other Storm Debris Locations
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!

Roads Update April 4, 2025

Public Works crews are aware of the road closure on the following roads:

Windsor Road

Renwick Road (crews on scene)

Haultain Road is Closed due to flooding of Eels Creek

Wash-out on McCauley's Road. 

 

Update: Jack Lake Road north of Shady Lane is now open 1 Lane

April 4, 2025 Update -  Open 1 Lane
A portion of Jack Lake Road, north of Shady Lane located in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen was washed out due to water overflow on April 3 and is now open to 1 lane of traffic.  This portion is just north of Shady Lane.  

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.

Notice of Road Closure - Jack Lake Road, north of Shady Lane

April 03, 2025

April 3, 2025

Notice of Road Closure - Jack Lake Road, north of Shady Lane

April 3, 2025
A portion of Jack Lake Road, north of Shady Lane located in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen has washed out due to water overflow.  This portion is just north of Shady Lane.  Road Closure signs have been placed at McFadden Road (at the North Kawartha arena).

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

News, alerts, notices, agendas and minutes directly to your email.

Subscribe

Stay Connected by subscribing to Township news, alerts, notices and newsletters directly to your email. 

Additionally, you may subscribe to be notified of Council, Committees and Boards agendas and meetings.

Subscribe to News Agendas and Minutes

This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy.