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Fire Prevention Week 2023

Fire Prevention Week 2023 starts Sunday October 8, 2023 and runs through Saturday October 14, 2023.

We are pleased to announce that the Asphodel-Norwood Fire & Rescue Department will be visiting Norwood District Public School and St. Paul Catholic Elementary School as part of this important week to educate students on this year's theme: Cooking safety starts with YOU! Pay attention to fire prevention.

During these visits, firefighters will share valuable insights about fire safety in the kitchen and...

Test your Smoke Alarm Day

Today · September 28 · marks Ontario's first ever Test Your Smoke Alarm Day - an effort to reduce the number of fatal fires in the province and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs urges you to help spread the message.

Only working smoke alarms save lives and can ensure you are #SavedByTheBeep. In addition to testing your smoke detectors, remember to develop and test a home fire escape plan.
You can participate by snapping a photo of you or family members testing your smoke alarms and posting it to...

Fall 2023 Leaf and Yard Collection

Leaf and Yard Collection will begin in October. 

Village of Norwood residents:
Leaf and yard collection is organized by the County of Peterborough for village residents in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood. Residents are asked to have leaf and yard materials curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the Mondays below. Collection may occur any day from Monday to Friday, not necessarily on garbage or recycling day.

• October 2
• October 16
• October 30
• November 13

For full program details, including the collection area map, please...

Transfer Station - Regular Hours resume October 2, 2023

Regular Hours will resume the week of Monday October 2, 2023 at the Asphodel-Norwood Transfer Station.

• Mondays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Saturdays 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

For full details regarding the Transfer Station, please refer to our Transfer Station page.

Adult Skating & Parent and Tot Skating

2023/2024 Schedule at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre

Adult Skating Schedule
Every Tuesday* and Thursday morning from 10:00 am - 11:30 am:

• Tuesdays FREE (Sponsored by Friendly Town Car Wash)
• Thursdays $2 per skater

Parent & Tot Skating Schedule
Every Tuesday* morning from 9:00 am - 10:00 am with the 

• $2 per person

*Exception: December 26, 2023

• All participants are recommended to wear a CSA approved helmet
• Please ensure stroller wheels are cleaned prior to entering the ice surface
• All participants are...