General Public Notices

(November 26th, 2025) – As winter approaches and local arenas are once again full of athletes, parents and fans alike, Lakelands Public Health is reminding residents and visitors that the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (SFOA) prohibits smoking or vaping on or within 20 metres of all arena property, not just doors. Throughout the year, Tobacco Enforcement Officers (TEOs) from Lakelands Public Health enforce the SFOA throughout the region - with the change of the season, TEOs will be providing additional enforcement at arenas.

Smoke and vape-free spaces also create positive social norms which prevent youth from starting to smoke or vape in the first place. Among those who do smoke, nearly half report wanting to quit; smoke-free spaces have also been shown to help people with their quit attempts.

How to Report Smoking on Recreational Property
To report smoking on recreational property please speak to a Tobacco Control Officer by calling us at 1-844-575-4567. We accept and investigate anonymous complaints.

The Township of North Kawartha has become aware of upcoming road construction planned and coordinated by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), under project GWP 4017-17-00 and contract number 2022-4005, and would like to share that information with residents and travelers.

Please be advised that the service disruption affecting the water filing station at the North Kawartha Community Centre, located at 340 McFadden Road, Apsley, has been resolved. The water filling station is now operating as usual.

The water filling station at the Glen Alda Community Centre, located at 3723 County Road 620, Glen Alda, also remains open and available for use.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of residents during this disruption.

Spectra Point Inc., agents of Rogers Communications Inc., are proposing to install a 90-metre guyed wireless communications tower at 1480 County Road 504, Apsley. The proposed tower will improve 4G and 5G wireless services and enhance emergency communications for police, fire, and EMS in the area. As part of the public consultation process through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), nearby property owners have been notified by mail or courier.

A virtual public information session will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with registration required by July 4, 2025. Members of the public are also invited to submit comments on the proposal by July 11, 2025. 

The Township of North Kawartha would like to advise residents of a potential disruption to regular mail delivery beginning as early as May 22, 2025, due to ongoing Canada Post labour negotiations.

If a postal service disruption occurs, residents may experience delays in receiving taxation bills, planning notices, and other related correspondence by mail. To stay informed, residents are encouraged to subscribe to the Township website to receive updates directly by e-mail. 

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