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Lakelands Public Health is urging residents of Haliburton, Kawartha, Peterborough and Northumberland to take precautions to protect against heat- and air quality-related illnesses. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued Heat and Air Quality Warnings for the region. When both heat and air quality warnings are in place, most people should prioritize keeping cool.

There's lots happening at Douro-Dummer Public Library in August - here is our monthly program calendar and newsletter. 

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Douro-Dummer previously provided Notice of Complete Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. And Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Douro-Dummer will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed amendment to the Township of Douro-Dummer Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 10-1996 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. The application has been assigned File Number R-01-26 and the subject property is located at 2095 County Road 6.

Peterborough County is currently seeking qualified individuals to serve as members of the Compliance Audit Committee for participating lower-tier municipalities in the 2026 Municipal Election.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply before the July 24, 2026, deadline.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Douro-Dummer has received a complete application for a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) and will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed amendment to the Township of Douro-Dummer Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 10-1996, as amended, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended. The ZBA has been assigned File Number R-04-26 and the subject property is located at 1182 Birchview Road. 

Please be advised that the County of Peterborough will be undertaking road rehabilitation work on County Road 4 in the Township of Douro-Dummer until September 30, 2026. 

Please be advised that the Township Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 for Canada Day. All office services will resume on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

There's lots happening at Douro-Dummer Public Library in July - here is our monthly program calendar and newsletter. 

Community Care Peterborough is gathering feedback on possible new transit services in Peterborough County. Community members can complete the survey by July 10, 2026, and attend an open house on June 25, 2026, at the Douro Community Centre.

For more information, read the full news posting on the Township's website. 

The 2026 Garbage to Garden Program helps residents reduce household waste by composting organic materials at home. Participants can apply to receive a composter or digester, with delivery, installation, and on-site training provided by Peterborough County's Waste Management team. The program offers a simple and convenient way to divert organics from landfill while creating nutrient-rich compost for use in gardens and landscaping.