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  • Cold Warning Issued as Temperature Drops

    January 22, 2026 – Lakelands Public Health is issuing a Cold Warning for the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and the City and County of Peterborough effective Saturday, January 24th to Sunday, January 25th, as Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts temperatures reaching -20°C, with wind chill reaching as low as -30 to-35.

  • Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for January 21, 2026

    January 16, 2026 – The Board of Health for Lakelands Public Health will hold its next meeting virtually.

  • Colder Weather Ahead: How to Stay Safe This Winter

    December 18, 2025 – As colder temperatures arrive across the region, Lakelands Public Health is reminding residents that very cold temperatures or wind chill can be dangerous and that taking precautions can help prevent serious health problems. Cold-related illnesses can happen quickly, especially for people who are more vulnerable to the cold. 

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