Trent Lakes News

Provide Input on 2027 Municipal Budget

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is seeking feedback from the public ahead of budget considerations.

Council tries to maintain a reasonable balance between the levels of service offered and the amount levied from property taxes, however the cost of deliverables rise. What would you prefer to see happen for the 2027 budget?

Let us know by October 16, 2026.

The form will only take a few minutes. Thank you for your time.

Complete the form.

As part of Septic Awareness Week (Sept. 14-18), the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) and partners are promoting responsible septic system use and maintenance, with an emphasis on septic system access safety, through education and public engagement.

Maintenance Notice by Ontario Clean Water Agency:

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

WHERE: Buckhorn Lake Estates WTP            
WHEN: September 16th 2026
START TIME: Approx. 08:00 AM        
FINISH TIME: Approx. 3:00 PM

The Trent Lakes Municipal office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for the Labour Day holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:30 a.m.

Thinking of starting your own business?

Join Community Futures Peterborough and Peterborough County Economic Development when they visit Trent Lakes on Thursday, September 17.

Applications are now open for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Business Development Stream.

Rural Ontario businesses with 20 employees or less are eligible to apply for up to 35% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $10,000 in funding.

Take Notice that on the 26th day of October, 2026, Municipal Elections will be held in the Municipality of Trent Lakes for the offices of:

Each quarter, the Municipality creates a report of completed initiatives throughout each department.

The Q2 2026 Report is now available.

Please be advised that candidate nominations for the Municipality of Trent Lakes 2026 municipal and school board election will be accepted no later than Friday, August 21 at 2 p.m.

Those looking for more information should visit our Candidate Information page.