News and Notices

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes Emergency Operations Centre met this afternoon to assess ongoing storm recovery efforts. Please see below for the latest updates on services, openings and closures.

A quote from our Mayor: "Hydro has told us this is the worst storm Ontario has seen since 1998, and the damage is unlike anything they’ve dealt with in years. Crews—along with contractors and support from 18 other utilities—are working around the clock to get power back to the 208,000 customers still without electricity. Since Friday night, they've already restored service to over 783,000 homes and businesses."

Kawartha Lakes – Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service is reminding residents that the annual burn ban remains in effect despite the significant damage caused by the recent ice storm.

Over the weekend, our community faced severe impacts, including downed trees, widespread power outages, and hazardous conditions. Our emergency responders have been working around the clock to assist residents and respond to all types of urgent calls.

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes Emergency Operations Centre met this morning to assess ongoing storm recovery efforts. Please see below for the latest updates on services, openings and closures.

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes Emergency Operations Centre met this afternoon and received updates from all departments and the HKPR District Health Unit. While we’re beginning to see parts of the municipality come back online with power, most of our rural areas are still without power.

Kawartha Lakes - Tuesday April 1, 2025 at 6pm - The Boil Water Advisory issued on Sunday, March 30, 2025 for the Pinewood Drinking Water System located in the Village of Pontypool, Ontario has been rescinded by the Medical Officer of Health.

Kawartha Lakes - Tuesday April 1, 2025 at 2pm - The Boil Water Advisory (BWA) issued on Saturday, March 29, 2025 for the Sonya Drinking Water System located in the Hamlet of Sonya, Ontario has been rescinded by the Medical Officer of Health.

Kawartha Lakes – The Medical Officer of Health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes to issue a Drinking Water Advisory on Tuesday April 1, 2025, due to a loss of pressure in the drinking water system.

Kawartha Lakes – The Medical Officer of Health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes to issue a Drinking Water Advisory on Monday March 31, 2025, due to a loss of pressure in the drinking water system.

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes has declared a State of Emergency, March 31, 2025, in response to the severe ice storm that hit our area and the escalating impacts.

Kawartha Lakes - Kawartha Conservation is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Watch for Monday March 31, 2025 until 12pm on Thursday April 3, 2025.

Kawartha Conservation Watershed
Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Watch
Date: Monday March 31, 2025
Time: 2:30pm