Township of Asphodel-Norwood

08/31/2026

🚛 Waste Collection Update · August 31, 2026

Due to a truck issue, Waste Connections was unable to complete collection on the following roads today. Collection has been rescheduled for tomorrow, September 1, 2026:

• Asphodel 2nd Line
• Asphodel 3rd Line
• Asphodel 4th Line
• Asphodel 6th Line
• Asphodel 7th Line
• Asphodel 10th Line
• Birdsall Ln
• County Road 2
• County Road 45
• Drysdale Rd
• Heather Glen Rd
• Humphries Line
• Indian R N
• Indian Rd
• Indian Trail
• McCarthy’s Point Rd
• McGuire Rd
• Mt Caramel Cemetery Rd
• Old Orchard Rd
• Park Ln
• Pine Ridge Rd
• River Rd
• Rogers Ln
• Shady Point Ln

Residents are asked to bring their materials back in and place them at the curb again by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow, September 1.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

08/31/2026

🚒 Celebrating 215 Years of Service!

On Saturday, August 29, 2026 the Township of Asphodel-Norwood Fire & Rescue held its Long Service Awards Presentation at Station 2, recognizing six firefighters for their remarkable dedication to the department and our community:

• Steve Graham – 45 years
• Dave Cardwell – 40 years
• Paul Cardwell – 40 years
• Andy Neilson – 40 years
• Bill Dornan – 25 years
• Rob Elmhurst – 25 years

Together, these individuals represent an incredible 215 years of service to the community!

Fire Chief Darryl Payne spoke about how fortunate the Township is to benefit from the recipients’ knowledge, leadership, dedication and many years of experience. He also reflected on how far the local fire service has come, recalling that the Township of Asphodel’s first fleet consisted of a 1966 pumper, a milk truck converted into a tanker and a cube van converted into a rescue vehicle.

Chief Payne thanked the recipients for their outstanding service and also recognized their families for the important support they have provided throughout the years.

Joining the celebration were MPP David Piccini; John Doucet, Fire Protection Advisor with Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal; Patrick Carter, Executive Assistant from MP Emma Harrison’s office; members of Council; and fellow ANFR firefighters.

📸 Photos courtesy of Councillor Warr and Jo Payne.

Following the awards presentation, firefighters, families and guests gathered for a summer BBQ at Westwood Library Park.

On behalf of the Township, congratulations and thank you to to each recipient for your exceptional commitment and service to Asphodel-Norwood! 👏

08/31/2026

The Township is aware of stronger-than-usual wastewater treatment odours around the community this year.

The increased odour is related to necessary repairs at the Norwood Wastewater Treatment Plant that required two tanks to be emptied and cleaned. Biosolids removed from the tanks are being temporarily stored in open digesters before being transferred to the biosolids storage tank.

The transfer process has been delayed because the pump used to mix the storage tank experienced a seal failure and is currently being repaired. The pump is expected to be returned within the next two weeks. Once it has been reinstalled, staff will resume transferring the material to the storage tank, which is expected to reduce the odour.

We recognize that the odour is unpleasant and apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

08/29/2026

Join the Asphodel-Norwood Cultural & Heritage Committee for an engaging evening of storytelling and performance presented by Betty Bennett and Hermione Rivison.
Discover the lives and experiences of Catharine Parr Traill and Susanna Moodie as their remarkable stories are brought to life.

📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
🕖 7:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Town Hall · 2357 County Rd 45, Norwood
🎟️ Free admission
☕ Light refreshments provided

08/27/2026

🍂 2026 Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Collection

The Fall 2026 collection schedule is now available for village residents who receive curbside leaf and yard waste collection.

📅 View the collection schedule:
https://www.ptbocounty.ca/living-in-our-community/recycling-and-waste/leaf-and-yard/curbside-leaf-and-yard-collection/

📍 View the curbside collection area map for Norwood:
https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/thekawarthas-012-ca/media/i13k4i23/wm-20170912-leafandyardrfp_norwood.pdf

Please note that the remote Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-Off Program has been discontinued because the unmonitored locations were increasingly being used beyond the program’s intended purpose. Learn more:
https://www.antownship.ca/news/posts/remote-leaf-and-yard-waste-drop-off-program-discontinued/

Township of Asphodel-Norwood residents may continue to bring leaf and yard waste to the Asphodel-Norwood Transfer Station free of charge during regular operating hours.

Questions or concerns regarding curbside leaf and yard waste collection can be directed to Emterra Environmental at 1-888-597-1541.

08/27/2026

Tickets are available for Festival of Small Halls Ontario on Sunday, October 18 at the Town Hall featuring Pokey LaFarge!

https://ontariosmallhalls.com/2026-series-schedule/pokey-lafarge-norwood-on/

Tickets are available now for Festival of Small Halls Ontario Pokey LaFarge on Sunday, October 18 at Norwood Town Hall!

https://ontariosmallhalls.com/2026-series-schedule/pokey-lafarge-norwood-on/

08/26/2026

Tariffs continue to create uncertainty for businesses, but you don’t have to navigate the impacts alone.

We have updated our Navigating Tariff Impacts with Strategy: A Guide For Entrepreneurs to include new links to some of the latest programs offered by the Provincial and Federal Governments.

We first created this toolkit in April 2025 to help local businesses better understand the potential impacts of tariffs and identify practical steps to mitigate risk, adapt, and build resilience.

From assessing your supply chain to exploring funding, diversification and other strategies, it’s a practical resource you can access anytime.

It has applicable, actionable steps that are still relevant today.

We know our world is changing quickly and frequently these days. We are here to support you in as many ways as we can.

📥 Download the free Tariff Toolkit today through our website: https://communityfuturespeterborough.ca/programs/tariff-toolkit/

08/25/2026

🗳️ 2026 Municipal Election: Certified Candidates

The official list of certified candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election is now available.

Visit our website to see who is running for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor, and School Board Trustee in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood:

https://www.antownship.ca/township-services/municipal-elections/information-for-voters/certified-candidates/

Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026. Learn more:
https://www.antownship.ca/township-services/municipal-elections/

08/21/2026

Temporary Closure of Municipal Parking Lot at 42 Victoria Street

Please be advised that the municipal parking lot at 42 Victoria Street in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood (formerly known as the Begg Fuels parking lot) will be closed to public parking from Monday, August 24 to Friday, September 4, 2026, to accommodate scheduled fieldwork.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

https://www.antownship.ca/news/posts/temporary-closure-of-municipal-parking-lot-at-42-victoria-street/

08/20/2026

📱 The BurnPermits App is Now Available!

Managing your outdoor burn permit is now even easier. With the new BurnPermits app, you can:

🔥 Apply for or renew a burn permit
📊 Check the current burn risk level before burning
🔔 Receive important notifications about restrictions and burning conditions
📄 View and manage your active permits anytime, anywhere

⚠️ Important: When setting up the app, please use the same email address associated with your existing BurnPermits account at an.burnpermits.com.

📲 Download the BurnPermits app today from the App Store or Google Play!