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Notice of Passing Zone Amendments considered by Council on July 14th 2026.

Application No ZA-04-26 (Scaife)
Property Description: Part of Lot 37, Concession 11, Anstruther Ward
12247 Highway 28
Roll # 1536-020-202-34800

Application No ZA-05-26 (Noffke)
Property Description: Part of Lots 11 & 12, Concession 3, Chandos Ward
Roll # 1536-010-200-08900

Application No ZA-06-26 (Housekeeping)
Property Description: All parts of the Township of North Kawartha, located in the County of Peterborough

Application No ZA-06-25  
Property Description: Lots 6 & 7, Concession 6, Burleigh Ward
65 Northey's Bay Rd
Roll # 1536-020-001-63700

 The appeal period will end on August 4th 2026.

Lakelands Public Health Media Alert 
Yellow Heat and Yellow/Orange Air Quality Warning Issued for Region

July 15, 2026

Lakelands Public Health is urging residents of Haliburton, Kawartha, Peterborough and Northumberland to take precautions to protect against heat- and air quality-related illnesses. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued Heat and Air Quality Warnings for the region. When both heat and air quality warnings are in place, most people should prioritize keeping cool.

Most of the region is under a Yellow Air Quality Warning, while an Orange Air Quality Warning has been issued for Cobourg, Colborne, and Western Northumberland County. The Air Quality Health Index for the region over the next 24 hours ranges from moderate risk (6) to very high risk (10+). Residents are urged to monitor local conditions and take all necessary precautions. In addition, the entire region remains under a Yellow Heat Warning, which was issued on Monday, July 13th.

Both heat and poor air quality can impact the health of anyone, however, some populations may be more vulnerable to health impacts – including the elderly, people with certain medical conditions (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory), people who are pregnant, and children and infants. People who work or engage in strenuous activity outdoors, and people who are unhoused are also at increased risk. During the warning, it is important to be checking in on friends, family, and neighbours – especially those at higher risk.

Residents on private roads in the Chandos Lake area are advised that Waste Connections of Canada will be returning on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to collect any garbage that was missed during the regular curbside collection on Monday, July 13, 2026.

If your garbage was not collected, please place it at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15 to ensure it can be picked up.

Regular curbside garbage collection for this area will resume on Monday, July 20, 2026.

The Township appreciates your patience and cooperation.

(July 13, 2026) – Lakelands Public Health is urging residents of the region to take precautions to protect against heat-related illnesses. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Yellow Heat Warning for the entire region of Haliburton, Kawartha, Northumberland and Peterborough counties, beginning on Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16.  

Currently daytime highs are forecasted to reach up to 37° C, with a humidex of 38 to 45. Overnight lows are expected to remain above 20-24°C, providing little relief from the heat. The heat event is expected to end Thursday, July 16.  

Heat-related illnesses include dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. These illnesses can be very dangerous, especially to those most vulnerable to health risks, including the elderly, some people with disabilities or chronic diseases, people who are pregnant, and children and infants. Risk can also be higher for people who work outdoors, people who are unhoused, and those who take medications that affect thermoregulation. 

Peterborough County is currently seeking qualified individuals to serve as members of the Compliance Audit Committee for participating lower-tier municipalities in the 2026 Municipal Election.

The Compliance Audit Committee is an independent statutory body that reviews and decides on applications for audits of municipal election campaign finances.

Committee members should be familiar with the Municipal Elections Act and have a finance, accounting, auditing, or legal background.

Application Deadline

Friday, July 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Apply Online

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/compliance-audit-committee 

Notice of Public Meeting for a Zoning By-Law Amendment being considered by the Township of North Kawartha Council on Tuesday August 11th, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Application No ZA-08-26 (Tucker)
Property Description: Part of Lot 23-25, Concession 15-16, Burleigh Ward
198 Jack Lake Rd
Roll # 1536-020-002-37000

Please be advised that temporary road closures will be in effect on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from approximately 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., or for the duration of the Apsley and District Lions Club Canada Day Parade.

The parade will begin at Apsley Central Public School and travel through downtown Apsley before concluding at the North Kawartha Community Centre (340 McFadden Road).

Temporary road closures will be in effect along portions of the following roads to accommodate the parade route:

• Burleigh Street at County Road 620
•  River Street
• Burleigh Street at Wellington Street
• Tucker Street
• County Road 504 at Jack Lake Road (County Road 52)
• Jack Lake Road (County Road 52) and McFadden Road
• Jack Lake Road (County Road 52) to the North Kawartha Community Centre

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, expect minor delays, and follow all posted signage and directions from event organizers and traffic control personnel.

Please note the following curbside collection schedule for Canada Day (July 1, 2026):

Recycling Collection

• Monday, June 29, 2026
  Curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled.
  
  
• Thursday, July 2, 2026
  Curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled.

Garbage Collection

• Monday, June 29, 2026
  Curbside collection will occur as regularly scheduled.
  
  
• Thursday, July 2, 2026
  Curbside collection is rescheduled to Friday, July 3, 2026.

Reminder: Please have your material placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. to ensure timely collection.

For missed curbside garbage collection, please call Waste Connections at 705-742-4268 and for missed curbside recycling collection, please call Emterra at 1-888-597-1541.

The Township of North Kawartha wishes everyone a safe and happy Canada Day!

As Canada Day approaches, the Township of North Kawartha Emergency Services Department would like to remind residents and visitors that the setting off of fireworks is regulated under By-law 2021-0118.

Fireworks are permitted for Canada Day between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the weekend prior to Canada Day, on July 1, and on the weekend immediately following. Fireworks are not permitted outside of these dates and times.

Residents are reminded that fireworks must be used responsibly and shall not be set off in, on, or onto any building, highway, sidewalk, or municipal property, including parks, unless written approval has first been obtained from Council. 

Any damage or injury resulting from the use of fireworks is the responsibility of the person setting them off.

Please celebrate safely and be considerate of your neighbours, pets, and wildlife.

Notice of Public Meeting for a Zoning By-Law Amendment being considered by the Township of North Kawartha Council on Tuesday July 14th, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Application No ZA-05-26 (Noffke)
Property Description: Part of Lots 11 & 12, Concession 3, Chandos Ward
Roll # 1536-010-200-08900