News

Kawartha Lakes – In the regular Council meeting of April 22, 2025, Mark Doble, the newly elected Councilllor for Ward 5, was sworn in by City Clerk Cathie Ritchie. He will serve until November 2026, the remaining term of Council.

Kawartha Lakes – Check out these important changes coming up as we transition into summer waste management mode in May:

• Summer landfill hours start on Thursday May 1, 2025.

Kawartha Lakes – The Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee (KLEAC) is looking for nominations for the 2024 Environmental Hero Awards. Each year, the Committee recognizes individuals, businesses and students living in Kawartha Lakes who have shown a commitment to improving the wellness of the environment.

Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation has downgraded their Flood Warning to a Flood Watch for the Kawartha Lakes region until 12pm on Friday April 25, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation Watershed
FLOOD WATCH
Date: Tuesday April 22, 2025
Time: 2pm

Kawartha Lakes – The municipality and the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes (HSKL) are pleased to announce a new agreement for kennel services effective April 21, 2025.

UPDATE:
This old news release was emailed to subscribers in error. The most up-to-date Storm Clean Up information can be found here:

-Friday May 2 Clean-up Program Update
-Storm Updates and Recovery page

We apologize for the confusion.

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has been restored to the vast majority of homes in Kawartha Lakes and all municipal infrastructure, Mayor Elmslie has rescinded the State of Emergency declaration, effective today.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