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    Board of Health Now Accepting Public Appointments

    July 4, 2025 – The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) is seeking candidates to fill public appointment positions on the Board of Health.

  • Heat Warning Alert Issued for City of Kawartha Lakes, City and County of Peterborough

    July 4, 2025 – The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) is informing that Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather Saturday, July 5 through Sunday, July 6 for the City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough and the County of Peterborough.

  • Cool Tips for Hot Days: Plan Ahead to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

    June 20, 2025 – As we move into the summer months, the HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) are sharing reminders of the significant health risks people can experience during extreme heat conditions, and how to prepare and stay protected this summer.

  • Health Unit Announcing Another Measles Case, More Exposures

    June 17, 2025 — Today, Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged with Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit) is releasing a list of potential public measles exposures, after another case of measles has been confirmed within the region.

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