Yellow Air Quality Warning

The Air Quality Warning has been downgraded to Yellow due to improving smoke conditions. However, smoke from wildfires in Northern Ontario may return later today or this evening.
During heavy smoke conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status.
Please take precautions to stay safe:
  • Keep yourself, your family members and pets indoors as much as possible and keep windows and doors closed.
  • Limit time outdoors. Reschedule or cancel outdoor sports, activities, and events.
  • Check on family members, friends, and neighbours who may be more vulnerable to poor air quality.
  • Always follow guidance from local authorities.
If you need a place to cool off and/or get relief from the smoke, relief locations are available at the Selwyn Public Library branches during operating hours.
Stay informed by monitoring local weather and air quality updates.

Total Burn Ban in Effect

Effective immediately, the Selwyn Township Fire Department has issued a Total Burn Ban until further notice due to hazardous air quality cause by smoke from the wildfires in Northern Ontario. 

With the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) reaching 10 (Very High Risk), all burning has been prohibited to help protect public health, reduce additional smoke in the community, and minimize the risk of fire. All existing burn permits are now void.

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Water Restrictions in Effect for Lakefield & Woodland Acres

Each year, we ask you to follow lawn watering restrictions to ensure there is enough water for everyone. Non-compliance may result in a $50 surcharge on your water bill under By-Law 2010-045.

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Election

The next municipal election is on October 26, 2026.

2026 Municipal Election Candidates

Once nominations have been submitted, this page will be updated with information about individuals running for office in the upcoming 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

Electors are encouraged to review candidate information, attend local events or debates where available, and reach out directly to candidates to learn more about their priorities and positions ahead of Election Day.

This page will be updated regularly throughout the nomination period.

Ron Black

John Boyko

Mary Coulas

Brian Henry
  • Tel: 705-760-2695

Michael Barrett
  • Tel: 647-409-5249
  • Email: electmichaelbarrett2026@gmail.com

School Board Trustee Candidates

Mary Lou Wright
  • Tel: 705-875-2588
  • Email: wrightml23@yahoo.com

One (1) to be elected by all English Public School electors for the Municipality of Trent Lakes, and the Townships of North Kawartha, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen and Selwyn.

 

Jennifer Leahy

One (1) to be elected by all English Separate School electors for the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the Townships of Asphodel-Norwood, Douro-Dummer, Cavan- Monaghan, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Otonabee-South Monaghan, North Kawartha, and Selwyn.

 

Kristine Dandavino

  • Tel: 289-671-6925
  • Email: kristinedandavino@gmail.com

One (1) to be elected by all French Public electors in the areas of the Regional Municipality of Durham, County of Haliburton, County of Northumberland, County of Peterborough, City of Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes and City of Quinte West.

Marcellin Kwilu Mondo

One (1) to be elected by all French Catholic electors in the Regional Municipality of Durham, County of Northumberland, County of Peterborough, City of Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, and City of Quinte West.

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