Flood Warning issued for the Trent Severn-Waterway

FLOOD WARNING extended for the Trent-Severn Waterway in the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation. Flooding of low-lying, flood-prone areas along the Trent-Severn Waterway is imminent or occurring and expected to worsen as water levels and flows continue to rise.

FLOOD WATCH upgraded from Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for local watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation. Flooding of low-lying, flood-prone areas along local watercourses is possible.

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Register to Vote for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

Use Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration Service to confirm, update, add or remove your voter information for provincial and municipal elections, including School Board Trustee elections. 

School support information is collected by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). To update your school support, use MPAC’s Online School Support Tool.

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Half Load Restrictions

Half-load restrictions in the Township of Selwyn will begin Sunday, March 1, 2026.

To protect our road network during the spring thaw, half-load restrictions are implemented annually beginning March 1, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act. These measures help prevent road damage when municipal roads are most vulnerable to heavy vehicle traffic. 

During this period, vehicles are limited to a maximum of 5 tonnes per axle, and truck and commercial transport access may be restricted in affected areas. 

Restrictions remain in effect until April 30, 2026, unless otherwise announced. 

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to preserve our roads.

Wildlife

Small wildlife such as foxes, coyotes and raccoons co-exist in many residential areas. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry manages Ontario’s natural resources and wildlife on behalf of all Ontarians.

Injured stray dogs and cats can be reported to the Peterborough Humane Society's Animal Services Department at 705-745-4722 ext. 202.

If you have found an injured or abandoned wild animal, please contact Ontario Wildlife Rescue.

If the dead animal is found on a Township maintained road, please contact Selwyn Township Public Works at 705-292-9507.

Bear Encounters

Portions of Selwyn Township are considered bear country and bears love garbage. With careful management of your waste, you can reduce the chance of attracting bears to your property.

Bears are often attracted to garbage and food on our properties. Find out how to limit bear encounters by following these Bear Wise tips and tools.

Not every bear sighting is an emergency situation. Here is who to call if you encounter a bear.

Non-Emergency Encounters

Call the Bear Wise reporting line if a bear:

  • Roams around or checks garbage cans
  • Breaks into a shed where garbage or food is stored
  • Is in a tree
  • Pulls down a bird feeder or knocks over a barbeque
  • Moves through a backyard or field but does not linger

This line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April 1 to November 30.

Emergency Situation

Call 9-1-1 if a bear is creating immediate danger to personal safety and displaying threatening or aggressive behaviour such as:

  • Stalks people and lingers at the site
  • Enters or tries to enter a house or cottage
  • Kills livestock or pets and lingers at the site

For more information, visit the Bear Wise Website.

Contact Us

Township of Selwyn

1310 Centre Line
Selwyn, Ontario
Canada K9J 6X5

(705) 292-9507