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

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 25, 2025

JULY 25, 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 for the entire region starting tomorrow, July 26th, through to at least Monday, July 28th . Daytime highs are forecasted to reach up to 33°C, with […]

Health Unit Encourages Families to Access Free or Low-Cost Dental Care

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 23, 2025

Some Dental Offices Now Requesting CDCP Enrollment for Families with Children on Healthy Smiles Ontario   JULY 23, 2025 –As eligibility expands for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) (now legally merged) are encouraging families to explore this federal […]

Positive West Nile Virus Detected in Dead American Crows in Northumberland County

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 17, 2025

Residents urged to take precautions against mosquito bites.  (JULY 17, 2025) — The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) are notifying the public that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in Northumberland County. This is the first confirmed case of WNV in the area this year.  […]

Air Quality Warning Issued for Health Unit Region Due to Wildfire Smoke

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 14, 2025

(JULY 14, 2025) — The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) is informing the City and County of Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County that a Special Air Quality Statement has been issued by Environment Canada as the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) will […]

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

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 11, 2025

(JULY 11, 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 starting today, July 11th, through to possibly Thursday, July 17th, for the City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough and the County of Peterborough.   Currently daytime […]

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

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 04, 2025

(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.   Currently daytime highs are forecasted […]

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