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2026 Municipal and School Board Election

Voter Information Letters have been mailed.  If you have not received yours call 705-656-5189 to make sure you are on the voters list.

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  • Voter Information Letters Have Been Mailed

    The Township of North Kawartha has mailed Voter Information Letters to all registered voters for the 2026 Municipal Election.

    Most voters can expect to receive their letter during the week of October 5, 2026. If you have not received your Voter Information Letter by October 9, 2026, please contact the Township at 705-656-5189 or voterhelp@northkawartha.ca.

    Voting Period

    Voting opens at 10:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026, and remains open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, October 26, 2026.

    Internet and telephone voting are available throughout the voting period, allowing voters to cast their ballot at a time that is convenient for them.

    How to Vote

    The Township of North Kawartha offers two methods of voting:

    • Internet Voting
    • Telephone Voting

    Voting Kiosks Available

    Residents who require access to a computer, internet connection, or telephone for voting may visit the Municipal Office located at:

    Township of North Kawartha Municipal Office
     280 Burleigh Street
     Apsley, ON

    Voting kiosks will be available during regular business hours throughout the voting period. On Election Day, October 26, 2026, voting kiosks will be available until 8:00 p.m.

    Accessibility Support

    Municipal staff are available to provide accessibility assistance to voters. If you require accessibility support, please identify your needs to staff upon arrival.

    Keep Your Voter Information Letter

    Voters are encouraged to keep their Voter Information Letter in a safe place. The letter contains the information required to access the Internet and Telephone Voting system.

    Not Sure if You're on the Voters' List?

    It's not too late to verify your information.

    Contact the Township at 705-656-5189 to confirm whether you are on the Voters' List and ensure your voting information is up to date.

    For election information, voter resources, and candidate information, please visit www.northkawartha.ca/election

  • Service Disruption Notice: Curbside Garbage Collection Delayed for Monday, October 5, 2026
    The Township of North Kawartha would like to advise residents that curbside garbage collection scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, was not completed on the following roads due to an equipment issue experienced by Waste Connections Canada.
    Waste Connections Canada has advised that collection of the missed garbage on the roads listed below will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
    Residents are asked to bring any uncollected garbage back from the curb this evening and place it out again by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
    Residents whose roads are not listed below but who experienced a missed garbage collection, or who wish to report additional missed collections, complaints, or concerns, are asked to contact Waste Connections Canada directly at 705-742-4268.

    Affected Roads:

  • Road Closure Notice: Glen Alda Road

    The Township of North Kawartha advises residents and visitors that temporary road closures will occur along Glen Alda Road to allow for continued culvert repairs.

    Dates: October 5 to October 9, 2026
    Location: Various locations along Glen Alda Road between Winters Bay and County Road 620
    Work: Continued culvert repairs and replacements

    As the road construction progresses, closure locations will move to different areas of the roadway. While local traffic access will be maintained whenever possible, short-term closures may be necessary at active work sites.

    Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.

    Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution when approaching work zones, Township staff, contractors, and equipment.

    Residents requiring special access accommodations, or anyone with questions regarding this work, are encouraged to contact the North Kawartha Public Works Department.

    Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these important infrastructure improvements. 

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