The Kawartha Promoter

04/03/2025

Due to the impacts of the ongoing ice storm emergency in Kawartha Lakes, we’re expecting more organics food waste than usual tomorrow.

We ask that you continue to use your provided rollout cart. If your food/organics waste doesn’t fit in the cart, additional organics can be put in compostable bags in other containers during the increase period. If you are using extra containers and bringing them to the curb, please make sure they weigh 40 pounds or less for collector safety.

Reminder: remove all spoiled food from packaging before putting it in your organics rollout cart. If rollout carts have packaging in them, they will be left behind to protect the processing facility from contamination.

Residents in rural areas should continue to use their backyard composters and regular curbside garbage collection. The week of April 7 is now a double garbage collection week. To assist with spoiled food waste, you can put out two extra garbage bags for collection next week. Bags should not weigh more than 40 pounds.

Note: Next week there will be double garbage collection for organics program households as well. Please put spoiled food in with your organic waste (as outlined above), not in your additional garbage bags.

Details: https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/news/organics-collection-container-requirements-modified-due-to-ice-storm.aspx

04/03/2025

"Hydro has told us this is the worst storm Ontario has seen since 1998, and the damage is unlike anything they’ve dealt with in years.

Access issues and falling debris are still making things difficult in the hardest-hit areas, like many of our rural and norther communities in Kawartha Lakes.

Hydro has warned us that as cleanup continues, more hidden damage and new outages are likely to be discovered. Our roads operations are working to keep roads open so they can do their work.
We need access first, power back on, then cleanup."

Mayor Doug Elmslie

03/31/2025

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⚠️ Storm Update – March 31, Evening
The City of Kawartha Lakes has declared a State of Emergency in response to the extended power outages caused by the ice storm and escalating impacts across the municipality:
❄️ Widespread power outages
🌳 Downed trees and hydro lines
🚧 Hazardous road conditions
📡 Disruptions to phone, internet, and email services
Mayor Elmslie shared:
“Hydro One has indicated that some areas may remain without power through the week. We’ve opened warming centres, waived landfill fees for storm debris, and will continue to support residents through this next phase.Our Emergency Operations Centre is working closely with the Province and neighbouring communities to respond and redeploy resources where needed. Thank you to everyone checking in on neighbours, staying patient, and supporting one another. A huge thank-you to all the frontline crews and responders working around the clock."

🔌 Power restoration is underway — parts of Lindsay and Fenelon Falls are back online, but full restoration may take several days. Hydro One is working around the clock, and we are doing everything we can to support these efforts. Please avoid unnecessary travel to stay safe and allow crews to continue clearing roads and restoring power.

Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Warming Centres are open at:
• City Hall – Victoria Room 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Victoria Park Armoury 10am to 8 pm
• Fire Stations in Bobcaygeon, Bethany, Mariposa, Burnt River 8am to 4pm
• Fenelon Falls Community Centre 8am to 4pm
🚛 Landfills open Apr 1–5, 8am–5pm – no tipping fees for storm debris
🚌 Lindsay Transit service has resumed
📚 All libraries & recreation facilities are closed
🗳️ Ward 5 By-Election is continuing (Apr 1–10) – Online and in-person at City Hall
🚰 Boil Water Advisory in effect for Sonya, Pinewood (Pontypool), and Norland systems
🚦 Treat intersections as 4-way stops – many traffic lights are out
📍 Road closures: www.municipal511.ca
🐾 Free sandbags available for flood-prone areas
📞 Need help?
➡️ Customer Service: 705-324-9411 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 to 4:30)
➡️ After hours municipal emergencies: 1-877-885-7337
➡️ Fire, Police, Ambulance Emergencies: Call 911
➡️ Report issues: www.kawarthalakes.ca/reportit
➡️ Not sure who to call? Info here: kawarthalakes.ca/who-to-call-when
Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for the latest updates.

03/30/2025

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🚨 Significant Weather Event Declared – Freezing Rain in Kawartha Lakes ❄️🌧️
As of March 29, 2025, the City of Kawartha Lakes has declared the current freezing rain storm a Significant Weather Event due to icy roads and downed trees across the region.
🌲 Crews have been working hard all day and will be back at it tomorrow morning. However, fallen trees are making it difficult to reach some areas, and road conditions may not meet normal winter maintenance standards for now.
⚠️ Roads are expected to be ice-covered overnight, and freezing rain may continue into Sunday. Our operations team is out there with help from contractors and arborists to clear debris and restore access where possible.
Please stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary — your safety and the safety of our crews is the top priority!
We’ll keep monitoring the situation and will let you know once conditions improve and service levels return to normal.
📲 Want real-time updates on road closures? Go to www.municipal511.ca

Stay safe out there, Kawartha Lakes 💙

02/26/2025

02/05/2025

12/12/2024

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Due to inclement weather with heavy snow fall, poor visibility, and road conditions, transportation to schools is not operating in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Muskoka today, Thursday, December 12. Schools remain open and learning opportunities will continue for students who are able to safely attend in-person.

Parents/guardians are responsible for transportation of their student(s) to and from school on inclement weather days. Drop-off and pick-up must occur in alignment with the regular school day start and end times.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

12/10/2024

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Due to poor road conditions following yesterday's freezing rain, transportation to schools is not operating in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Muskoka today, Tuesday, December 10. Schools remain open and learning opportunities will continue for students who are able to safely attend in-person.

Parents/guardians are responsible for transportation of their student(s) to and from school on inclement weather days. Drop-off and pick-up must occur in alignment with the regular school day start and end times.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.