Media Releases

Lakelands Public Health is launching its annual Beach Water Monitoring Program starting June 15, 2026, helping residents and visitors stay safe while enjoying local beaches across the region.

Throughout the summer, Lakelands Public Health staff will monitor water quality at 76 municipally owned and operated public beaches across the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and the City and County of Peterborough. Water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria, an indicator of potential contamination and increased risk of illness.

Media Release by Parks Canada:

The Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site 2026 navigation season will open in stages starting on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Peterborough County’s 2026 Garbage to Garden program is now open to residents of Trent Lakes for summer applications!

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.

What does the grant cover? The grant can cover costs related to:

Notice is hereby given that registration for third party advertisers for the Municipality of Trent Lakes may be filed in person, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from May 1, 2026 to October 23, 2026 at the Trent Lakes Municipal Office located at 760 Peterborough County Road 36, Trent Lakes, ON.

Notice of Nomination for Office - 2026 Municipal Election

Notice is hereby given to the municipal electors of the Municipality of Trent Lakes that nominations for the following offices may be filed in person, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from May 1, 2026 to August 20, 2026 and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026:

Reduced load restrictions on all Trent Lakes municipal roads and Peterborough County roads have been lifted, effective Friday, May 1, 2026. 

Thank you for your cooperation in protecting our roadways.

Learn more about Load Restrictions.

Water conservation measures are now in place as of Thursday, April 30, 2026 until October 31, 2026.

The following is permitted on watering days:

• Use of in-ground sprinkler systems

• Watering grass and gardens

• Washing vehicles

Filling swimming pools and washing driveways is completely prohibited.

Sandbags are available for residents at the following Public Works depots:

• 110 County Road 49, Trent Lakes, K0M 1A0
• 1718 Lakehurst Rd, Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0

Municipality of Trent Lakes Celebrates Legacy of Retiring CAO/Treasurer Donna Teggart, Welcomes New Leadership of Michelle Willson