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Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation has extended their Flood Warning for the Kawartha Lakes region until 12pm on Tuesday April 22, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation Watershed
FLOOD WARNING
Date: Thursday April 17, 2025
Time: 12:30pm

The purpose of the proposed consent is to address an existing encroachment at 40 Ellice Street, by permitting a lot line adjustment and transfer of a portion of subject land (legally described as Plan 57, Lots 175-180) to 40 Ellice Street (legally described as Part Lot D, Plan 57) in the Geographic Township of Fenelon Falls, now City of Kawartha Lakes.

Kawartha Lakes - As the power has been restored to the vast majority of homes in Kawartha Lakes and all municipal infrastructure, Mayor Elmslie has rescinded the State of Emergency declaration, effective today.

Public consultation is a vital aspect of the Municipal Class EA process, and we appreciate your contribution throughout the planning phase. A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be conducted on April 29, 2025. 

Kawartha Lakes – If you’re part of a local non-profit, two funding programs are now open that could help support the great work you do in our community.

Kawartha Lakes is now accepting applications for the Local Economic Development Support Grant and the Cultural Facilities Operational Support Grant. These programs help cover operating costs for non-profits that build community pride and boost our local economy.

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes Emergency Operations Centre met today to assess ongoing storm recovery efforts and plan for the next phase of clean up. Premier Ford visited on the weekend to understand the extent of the damage. The Premier thanked front line staff including Fire, Paramedics, OPP and Kawartha Lakes Police Services. MPP Laurie Scott also attended.

Kawartha Lakes – Effective as of 4:30pm on Monday April 14, 2025 (today), Kawartha Lakes has ended the Significant Weather Event that was declared on March 29, 2025 per O. Reg. 239/02 of the Municipal Act 2001.

Service levels for the roads are now back to normal and the Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS) and Council Policy targets are being met.

Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation has extended their Flood Warning for the Kawartha Lakes region until 12pm on Thursday April 17, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation Watershed
FLOOD WARNING
Date: Monday April 14, 2025
Time: 12pm

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Kawartha Lakes – Please note the following changes to our hours of operation and service schedules on Friday April 18, 2025 (Good Friday).

Administration Offices
All administration and Municipal Service Centres are closed during regular hours of operation on Friday April 18 (Good Friday). Municipal Service Centres will return to regular business hours on Monday April 21.

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes Emergency Operations Centre met today to review progress and reiterate plans for support services for residents over the weekend.