Media Releases

Special Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for December 4, 2024
December 2, 2024 - The HKPR District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for December 5, 2024
December 2, 2024 - The HKPR District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for November 21, 2024
November 18, 2024 - The HKPR District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
First Local Confirmed Case of Influenza in the City of Kawartha Lakes
November 14, 2024 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is urging residents to take proactive steps to prevent the spread of influenza and other respiratory illnesses following the season’s first laboratory-confirmed case of Influenza in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for October 17, 2024
October 15, 2024 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Protect Yourself and Your Community this Respiratory Season
October 10, 2024 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reminding everyone to stay safe this upcoming respiratory illness season by staying up to date on vaccinations. It is recommended that everyone get their flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) shots (if applicable) as soon as they become available.
Reduced-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics Return this Fall to Assist Pet Owners
September 16, 2024 – This fall the HKPR District Health Unit is teaming up again with participating veterinarians throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes, County of Haliburton and Northumberland County to provide Reduced-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics.
Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for September 19, 2024
September 13, 2024 - The HKPR District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Positive West Nile Virus Case Detected in the City of Kawartha Lakes
September 5, 2024 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is notifying the public that an American Crow found in Dunsford, City of Kawartha Lakes, has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
Warning: Toxic Drug Supply in Northumberland County
Update to alert issued on August 13th: Substance of concern is suspected to be a mix of highly potent opioids and benzodiazepines that is reddish-brown in colour.

August 13, 2024 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is issuing an alert due to a notable increase in suspected opioid drug poisonings in Northumberland County.