Media Releases

Residents of Trent Lakes can feel good about helping clean up their community and have a chance at a prize, too. In celebration of Earth Day (April 22) and Ontario’s seventh annual Provincial Day of Action on Litter (May 12), the Municipality of Trent Lakes is bringing back Clean Roadways for Earth Day for its third year!

Please be advised of semi-annual water distribution system flushing.

WHERE: Buckhorn Lake Estates WTP    
WHEN: May 6th 2026
START TIME: Approx. 08:00 AM  
FINISH TIME: Approx. 3:00 PM

Based on updated information from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources - Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Kawartha Conservation is upgrading from a Flood Watch – Lake Shoreline Notice to a Flood Warning - Lake Shoreline Notice on Monday April 13, 2026, through to Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This Flood Warning applies to the shoreline areas of the following waterbodies:

The next municipal election will take place on October 26, 2026.

Leading up to the election, we will be sharing a range of information for voters and potential candidates to learn more about the election process.

The well water sampling program resumes next Tuesday in the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the Township of North Kawartha. The program offers free sample collection kit pick-up and sample drop-off through these municipal offices.

Lakelands Public Health is inviting residents across the region to share their ideas, concerns, and priorities for the future of community health as Lakelands Public Health launches a series of Community Town Halls.

The sessions are designed to create an open forum where community members can discuss the health issues that matter most to them and help inform future public health priorities.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is receiving $503,000 from the Ontario Government through the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program (MISA).

Through the MISA program, the Ontario Government is providing up to $9,931,000 for ice storm assistance for the City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, and its lower tiers. Funding received will help cover clean-up and emergency response costs due to a severe winter weather event on March 28, 2025.

The program supports tourism-focused businesses and organizations through matched funding for new projects that will further tourism in the region.

Twenty community organizations and volunteer groups received a grant from the Municipality of Trent Lakes at the February 17, 2026, Council meeting, totalling at over $60,000 of funds distributed.

(February 5, 2026) — Lakelands Public Health is issuing a Cold Warning for the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and the City and County of Peterborough effective starting February 7th through to February 8th as Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting the weekends temperature lows near -20°C or colder. Morning and overnight wind chill values are expected to be well below actual air temperatures, frequently feeling like -30 °C to -35 °C or colder, especially early in the morning. These wind chill values can increase the risk of frostbite and other cold-related injuries if exposed for extended periods.