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Public Health Urges Caution Following Increase in Bat Exposures

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Aug 08, 2025

August 8, 2025 – The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) are urging residents to avoid handling bats after a noticeable spike in bat-related exposures this summer. Attempting to capture a bat indoors can increase your chances of being bitten or scratched, which raises the risk of being exposed to the […]

Extended Heat Warning Issued for the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and City & County of Peterborough

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Aug 08, 2025

(AUGUST 8, 2025) – The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) are informing that Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather over the next several days. An extended heat warning is being issued for the region starting tomorrow, August 9th, through to Tuesday, August 12th. The County […]

Poor Air Quality Expected Locally Over the Long Weekend Due to Wildfire Smoke 

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Aug 01, 2025

(AUGUST 1, 2025) – The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) are informing that Environment Canada is forecasting the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) to reach moderate or high levels throughout the region. Although currently low risk, the AQHI is expected to worsen over the long weekend.   […]

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