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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.

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.

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.

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.

NEWS UPDATE with Noor Ibrahim: Peterborough Public Health records a spike in COVID-19 cases over Christmas; two regional MPPs reflect on the past year; a number of rescues has prompted Peterborough Fire to warn people to stay off the area icy waters; 7 day weather outlook. Issued: 5:10 pm.

Some disturbing news from the city’s public health unit. There have been three suspected drug poisoning deaths in the community within a 48 period. As Dan Nyznik reports, COVID-19 could be a factor in the fatalities.

It has been nearly one week since the city restructured its downtown core to give pedestrians more walking room, and allowing shops and restaurants to expand. The plan has been met with initial backlash by some shop owners who say turning George St. into a one lane street is hurting business. On Thursday, the mayor...

The City of Peterborough is updating its master transportation plan, and Peterborough Public Health is asking residents who feel fine to hold off on getting a COVID 19 test to help alleviate the long line ups at the new East Gate Memorial Park testing centre.

Peterborough Public Health has a warning for anyone who was at Kawartha Country Wines on the weekend. Another positive case at a Peterborough school. Lindsay Biscaia has your news update.

Peterborough Public Health has begun dispensing this year’s dosage of the flu shot. They began much earlier than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and say they’re administering more shots than usual. Caley Bedore spoke with Public Health nurse, Nathan Koopman, to learn more on the complications the pandemic has put upon flu shot protocols.

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson We may be heading for a five week election campaign with election day on September 20th; Peterborough Public Health announces the latest vaccination stats; a Grafton man faces charges after a stabbing in Cobourg; 7 day weather outlook.

Peterborough Public Health gave an update on the vaccination effort in our region. Tricia Mason has the latest….

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...