News

Peterborough Humane Society and Lakelands Public Health are providing another Reduced-Cost Rabies Clinic on Friday June 5, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. This event will be hosted by the Township of Asphodel-Norwood. 

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Douro-Dummer has received a complete application for 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 No. R-02-26 and the subject property is located at 1071 Moodie Drive.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Douro-Dummer has received a complete application for 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 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 c.P.13, as amended. The ZBA has been assigned File No. R-06-26 and the subject property is located at 1375 Irwin Road.

Douro-Dummer Fire and Emergency Services will be conducting Water Tanker Shuttle training this Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Please be advised that construction is scheduled to take place on County Road 38 from May 20 to June 12, 2026.

Over the course of the summer, the Township of Douro-Dummer has organized three (3) "Sewage System Basics for Rural and Waterfront Property Owners" presentations. These presentations will be delivered by the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA).

All sessions are open to the public regardless of the location and the host. No registration is required.

Please be advised that the Township Office will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026 for the Victoria Day Long Weekend. All office services will resume on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

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Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Douro-Dummer has received a complete application for Zoning By-law Amendment 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. For further information, please read the full news posting. 

Peterborough County (County) is undertaking a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Study for the Lakefield Area Road Network.

As part of this study, the County is will be hosting another Public Information Centre (PIC) from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 on Wednesday May 27, 2026, to present and gather feedback on the findings of the study. 

The Township of Douro-Dummer is pleased to announce that starting on May 15, 2026, free compost will be available to Township of Douro-Dummer residents and ratepayers.