Media Releases

Widespread power outages persist across all of our area, and numerous roads remain impassable due to fallen trees and downed power lines. Trent Lakes Public Works, Hydro One, Peterborough County Public Works, and emergency services have been working diligently.

Municipality of Trent Lakes has Declared an Emergency following the severe ice storm that impacted our Municipality.

Trent Lakes is continuing to feel the widespread impact of the recent freezing rainstorm.  

Here’s what you need to know right now: 

NOTICE: Due to the impact of the freezing rain over the weekend, the Municipal Office will be closed today, March 31, 2025.

For power outage updates, please visit Hydro One's website.

Please stay safe by:

• Refraining from travel unless necessary.
• Staying clear of and reporting downed power lines. Contact Hydro One directly at 1-800-434-1235.
• Staying clear of fallen trees, branches and damaged electrical equipment.
• Using flashlights instead of candles.

Thank you.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes has declared a significant weather event. 

What is a significant weather event?

A significant weather event is defined as an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose a significant danger to the users of highways within a municipality. When hazardous weather is expected, Environment Canada will issue an alert under its Public Weather Alerting Program.

Media Release by Ministry of Natural Resources:

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning bulletin is in effect for the Black, Burnt, Magnetawan, Muskoka, and Severn River watersheds in the District until Friday, April 04, 2025.

In anticipation of Earth Hour on March 22, The Municipality of Trent Lakes and Curve Lake First Nation have joined together to share ways you can “Give an Hour for Earth”.

STRA owners are now required to register their property with the Municipality of Trent Lakes, after Trent Lakes Council approved the STRA Mandatory Registration By-Law brought forward at the March 4, 2025, Council Meeting.

When challenges arise, the true strength of a community is revealed. Peterborough County is more than just a place - it’s a community of communities, where neighbours support one another, businesses drive our local economy, and people come together in times of uncertainty. Whether facing obstacles or navigating change, our resilience comes from the relationships we build, the businesses we support, and our deep commitment to each other.

Media Release by Peterborough County:

Paramedic services throughout Southeastern Ontario are introducing a new system for 9-1-1 emergency calls. Peterborough County/City Paramedics (PCCP) will officially transition to the new system on March 26, 2025. The new system is part of the Government of Ontario’s Your Health Plan.