Media Releases

Community Futures Peterborough Announces Expanded Entrepreneurship 101 Series This Fall

The Business Advisory Centre and Community Futures Peterborough are excited to announce the return of the increasingly popular Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series this fall.

Applications are open to apply for a Private Road Grant!

Some roads in the Municipality of Trent Lakes are not municipally owned or maintained. To offer support, we assist eligible private road associations with capital improvements and maintenance costs through the Private Road Grant Program.

August 28, 2025 [TRENT LAKES, ON] – The Municipality of Trent Lakes has officially opened its new mechanics facility, known as the 49 Depot, marking a significant investment in Municipal operations. Community members joined Council and staff on Saturday, August 23, 2025, to tour the newly completed building.

Municipality of Trent Lakes Lifts Burn Ban

Effective Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 6pm, Trent Lakes will lift the Municipal burn ban that has been in place across the Municipality.

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The Municipality of Trent Lakes is working on a Signage Strategy to enhance our communities with new signage and wayfinding elements.

Low Water Declaration - Level 2

Notice by Kawartha Conservation
Kawartha Conservation has declared a Level 2 Low Water Condition across the watershed, urging residents, businesses, and municipalities to reduce water use by 20% to help protect local water supplies and aquatic ecosystems.

Reminder - Tomorrow is the 49 Depot Open House!

We’re just one day away from our Open House at the brand-new mechanics facility—the new home for our Public Works and Recreation & Facilities teams! 

Buckhorn Lake Estates Water System Notice from OCWA

Please be advised that there has been a change in the well water quality likely caused by dry conditions over this summer.

On August 14, 2025, Kawartha Conservation declared a Level 1 Low Water Condition across the watershed, asking residents, businesses, and municipalities to reduce water use by 10% to help protect water supplies and aquatic ecosystems.

Join us at the 49 Depot Open House!

We are excited to announce the construction of the new mechanics facility is complete. 

Join us on Saturday, August 23, 2025 for our official launch and open house of the 49 Depot.