The Township of Selwyn is pleased to announce that Burnham Street in Lakefield has reopened to traffic, marking another important milestone in the community’s recovery following the Home Hardware fire.
With both Queen Street and Burnham Street now open, access through the Village’s downtown core has been fully restored. Pedestrian detours remain in place along the section of Queen and Burnham Streets immediately adjacent to the fire-affected site, where fencing will stay up until all site restoration activities are complete.
Peterborough County Economic Development and Tourism, together with each township, has been working collaboratively on an innovative new program to support local small businesses, strengthen tourism, and showcase the unique character of our communities. The result is The Kawarthas Quest - a fun and
engaging series of community-based experiences that will roll out across the County over the next few months. This app-based initiative will drive foot traffic into retail storefronts. Participants will use the Driftscape app or website to discover new locations and different activities across the County.
The very first adventure launches in partnership with the Township of Selwyn: the Lakefield Scavenger Hunt. This interactive event invites both residents and visitors to journey through downtown Lakefield, discover its vibrant small businesses, and experience the community in a whole new way. Built together by Selwyn Township and Peterborough County Economic Development, the Lakefield Scavenger Hunt sets the
stage for future adventures across the region.
The Township of Selwyn is pleased to share that Queen Street in Lakefield is expected to reopen tomorrow Friday, October 24th at 8:00 AM.
Following significant progress on the demolition of the fire-affected structure, the contractor has confirmed that work can safely continue without requiring Queen Street to remain closed. This marks an important step forward in the recovery process for the Village of Lakefield.
Due to the Canada Post labour disruption, the following service may be affected:
The Township of Selwyn is pleased to announce that Swish Maintenance and Blue Diamond Window Cleaning are once again teaming up to sponsor Seniors Skating at the Ennismore Community Centre!
The Township of Selwyn is pleased to announce the return of The Regency of Lakefield as the official sponsor of Senior Skating at the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre for the 2025-26 season.
Selwyn Township has lifted the full lawn watering ban for the Village of Lakefield. The Township extends its sincere thanks to all residents for their patience and cooperation during this period.
While the temporary ban has ended, annual watering restrictions remain in effect for both the Village of Lakefield and the Woodland Acres subdivision, in accordance with the Watering Restrictions By-law, to help ensure an adequate water supply for all.
The Ontario government is investing $931,750 to replace the floor at the Ennismore Community Centre. This investment is part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a provincewide initiative that helps communities revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.
The Township of Selwyn is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding through Regional Tourism Organization 8's (RTO8) Partnership Funding Program to support the revitalization of its visitor information kiosks located in Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and Lakefield.
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