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Lakelands Public Health is dealing with what it calls a “cybersecurity incident.” As Madeleine McColl reports, an investigation continues as the organization works to protect personal information and restore public health services.

Viruses didn’t take a vacation over the holidays while friends and family got together. Madeleine McColl has the details on the Peterorough region’s respiratory virus activity, and how healthcare providers are responding.

Cases of respiratory illness are on the rise across the Peterborough region including a COVID-19 outbreak at Cobourg’s hospital. Public health is urging residents to take precautions as ICU visits increase. Marc Woodhouse reports.

CUPE members at Ontario Health at Home held rallies across the province Monday, including in Peterborough. Members were pushing back against a provincial return-to-office mandate. Marc Woodhouse reports.

Cold and flu season is upon us, and health professionals serving Peterborough have plans to help manage and monitor circulating sicknesses. Madeleine McColl has more on how you can try to beat the bugs this fall.

The Ontario Health Coalition and CUPE are concerned about the potential consequences of privatizing surgeries in Ontario. According to research from Allyson Pollock, a professor at Newcastle University, an increase in contracting out cataract, hip and knee surgeries to for-profit facilities in England led to increased inequalities, reduced capacity and longer wait times at public...

Two Peterborough-area health units have officially merged with a new name. On Thursday the new organization was introduced to the public. Marc Woodhouse has the details.

Testing from Peterborough Public Health has confirmed that Millbrook’s water is once again safe to drink. This comes after crews worked around the clock to repair the system following a water main break last week. Marc Woodhouse has the latest.

Public health officials say two cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Northumberland County. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health say two American crows found dead in Hamilton Township have both tested positive for the virus. These are the the first confirmed cases of West Nile in...

Peterborough Public Health has confirmed the region’s first locally-acquired case of measles in more than a decade. The health unit is now warning the public about potential exposure at several busy locations. Marc Woodhouse reports.

Ticks are now active in the area, and Peterborough Public Health is reminding residents to protect themselves, and their pets. Marc Woodhouse has more– including news of a ‘close encounter’ from a familiar face.

Healthcare is front and centre as the provincial government holds its pre-budget consultations. In Peterborough, a few members of the NDP showed up to call for change on Wednesday. But Peterborough-Kawartha Conservative MPP Dave Smith says they’re just here to fearmonger. Tricia Mason reports.

As the weather-and the water-warms up, Peterborough Public Health is reminding residents that there is still an urgent need to be cautious, following COVID 19 rules and not gather in large groups, particularly when it comes to outdoor hot spots like beaches. Health inspector Julie Ingram stopped by Global News Morning Peterborough to discuss those...

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson One person is dead following a three vehicle collision on the 115 south of Peterborough; Peterborough Public Health begins children’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine bookings Tuesday; 4 year old Hunter Nelson presents a special donation in appreciation for the fire fighters who saved his life when he was just 3 months...

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson One person is dead following a three vehicle collision on the 115 south of Peterborough; Peterborough Public Health begins children’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine bookings Tuesday; 4 year old Hunter Nelson presents a special donation in appreciation for the fire fighters who saved his life when he was just 3 months...

Peterborough Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Thomas Piggott has stepped forward asking both the city and county for funding for a safe consumption site. Mixed feelings about that urgently needed funding was shared at Wednesday’s County council meeting. Tricia Mason has the story.

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson “Trucker Convoy” protesters demonstrate in parts of Toronto; Peterborough Public Health reports two additional COVID related deaths; a school bus/pickup truck crash sends two people to hospital; 7 day weather forecast.

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson “Trucker Convoy” protesters demonstrate in parts of Toronto; Peterborough Public Health reports two additional COVID related deaths; a school bus/pickup truck crash sends two people to hospital; 7 day weather forecast.

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Two people are dead after a Port Hope duplex fire; Peterborough Public Health lays charges against a local restaurant; free menstrual products will be supplied to Ontario schools; 7 day weather outlook with Caley Bedore.

Environment Canada and Peterborough Public Health have issued their second heat warnings for August. As residents find ways to keep cool, the city is making adjustments to help those less fortunate to beat the heat. Sam Houpt has the story.