2025 Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting

The Township of Douro-Dummer will host its annual Santa Claus Parade in the Village of Warsaw on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

This year the theme is “Home for the Holidays”. The parade will depart from the Warsaw Public Works Depot (1402 County Road 4) at 5:00 p.m., and travel south to the Township Office, where Santa Claus will park his sleigh.

Following the parade, please join us at Millennium Park beside the Township Office (894 South Street) for hot chocolate, cookies, Christmas music, the tree lighting ceremony, and a visit with Santa.

If your family, team or business would like to enter a float in the parade, please complete the float registration form. 

For more information click here. 

Construction Notice - Guiderail Installation

The County of Peterborough will be completing guiderail installation work at several locations within the Township of Douro-Dummer between November 17, 2025 and December 19, 2025.

Please be advised of the following temporary lane restrictions and plan your routes accordingly. 

Locations:

  • County Road 6 – Approximately 1.6 km north of County Road 44
  • County Road 6 – Approximately 1 km north of County Road 44
  • County Road 4 – Approximately 300 m east of Highway 28

Start Date: November 17, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

End Date: December 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Click here for more information. 

Notice of Yard Waste Bin Closure – Effective November 28, 2025

The Township of Douro-Dummer wishes to advise residents that the yard waste bin located at the Warsaw Public Works Garage will be available for use until 1:00 pm on Friday, November 28, 2025.

After this date, the bin will be removed for the season. Residents are encouraged to dispose of any remaining yard waste prior to the closure date.

For more information click here to read the full news release. 

AMO Hosts Workshop Series for Leaders Seeking Election or Re-Election

October 22, 2025

Interested in running for council during the 2026 Municipal Election? The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is hosting a free online workshop series for leaders seeking re-election or first-time aspiring candidates.

This program is designed to help you reconnect with your purpose, manage conflict, prioritize mental health, and turn values into action.

Workshops are split into 2 streams:

  • Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election in 2026 and preparing their path forward.
  • Stream 2: For community members considering a run for municipal office in 2026—first-time candidates who want to build confidence before launching a campaign. Civic-minded leaders who want to explore whether elected office is right for them.

Workshops are 6:30 - 8:00pm on the following dates:

Stream 1:

  • November 26, 2025
  • January 28, 2026
  • February 25, 2026
  • March 25, 2026

Stream 2:

  • December 3, 2025
  • February 4, 2026
  • March 4, 2026
  • April 1, 2026

Click here to read about the workshops and to register on the AMO website.

Contact Us

Township of Douro-Dummer
Address: 894 South Street,
P.O. Box 92, Warsaw
Ontario, K0L 3A0

T. 705-652-8392
Toll Free: 1-800-899-8785
F. 705-652-5044

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