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Major news in local health care today. Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit have agreed to merge. Tricia Mason has the latest.

The Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has issued 2,000 school suspension notices to local families who have failed to show proof of their child’s immunization records. The health unit serves Northumberland County, Haliburton County and City of Kawartha Lakes. Tricia Mason has more…

The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is now in the process of sending out suspension notices to some parents if their child has not had proper immunizations, or an updated records. This includes all school boards within the health unit’s jurisdiction. Tricia Mason has the details on what families need to know before...

The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reminding people to protect against being bitten by mosquitoes. This summer, two local animals died after testing positive for West Nile virus. Germain Ma has more.

City of Kawartha Lakes mayor and council discuss upcoming strong mayor powers; Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports positive cases of West Nile virus in animals; Peterborough Petes training camp kicks off today; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.

Peterborough woman shares personal story about caregiving for loved ones with Parkinson’s Disease; City of Kawartha Lakes mayor and council discuss upcoming strong mayor powers; Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports positive cases of West Nile virus in animals; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.

Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District health unit says its jurisdiction is also seeing a higher rate of parents diagnosed with mental illness, in comparison to the province. Amid worrying stats, the health unit has launched a perinatal mental health awareness and support campaign, targeting both parents. Tricia Mason finds out more with public health nurse...

An alarming rise in illegal access and use of tobacco and vape products by youth has one local health unit on high alert. The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit says while retailers are only part of the problem, the rate of their non-compliance with the law in some areas is staggering. Manager of...

The Peterborough region will be busy digging out from a messy wintery mix over the next few days; the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is seeing an alarming increase in the number of youth buying tobacco or vape products; by June of next year, some businesses in Ontario will be required to have...

Peterborough County OPP identify the two people who died in a head-on collision on Hwy 28 on Saturday. Meanwhile, Cody Caldwell represents Peterborough on the Tokyo Paralympics stage. And — a look at the COVID-19 vaccine clinics running today in Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit. Noor Ibrahim has your news update.

Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s medical officer of health says some “critical details” still need to be addressed before September. Jessica Nyznik reports.

The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit held its board meeting Thursday. The health unit’s response to the pandemic dominated talks, including its approach toward managing congregate settings, such as group homes, shelters and housing for migrant workers.

Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking says she is cautiously optimistic when it comes to beating the most recent wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tricia Mason has the details.

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit will see a dramatic increase in its vaccine supply this month. Mark Giunta reports.

A number of mass immunization clinics were shutdown this week in the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit jurisdiction. The reason – a lack of vaccines. Mark Giunta reports.

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit declares an outbreak at a long-term care home. And COVID-19 testing numbers are down. Lindsay Biscaia has your news update.

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reporting the region’s first known case of a COVID-19 variant. The acting medical officer of health says the case is in Northumberland County but it’s not believe to have been contracted here. Mark Giunta reports.

Monday morning, every business in Lindsay had a mask wearing policy in place.

THE HALIBURTON, KAWARTHA, PINE RIDGE DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT CONFIRMS A MAN WITH COVID-19 WHO DIED SUNDAY AT A LINDSAY HOPSITAL, CONTRACTED THE VIRUS THROUGH “COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION” ; A BOBCAYGEON NURSING HOME CONTINUES TO MONITOR THREE RESIDENTS CONFIRMED TO HAVE COVID-19.

Ontario continues to lift more public health restrictions, and as of March 1 restaurants can return to full capacity and a vaccine passport will no longer be needed to get into most establishments. But Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health with the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit, says residents still need to...