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  • Lakelands Public Health Advising of Potential Chickenpox (Varicella) Exposure at PRHC

    PETERBOROUGH, ON (May 14, 2026) – Lakelands Public Health is notifying the public of a potential exposure to chickenpox (varicella) at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) on May 11-12, 2026. Individuals who visited the emergency department at PRHC between 1738 hrs (5:38pm) on May 11th to 0756 hrs (7:56am) on May 12th may have been exposed to chickenpox.

  • Lakelands Public Health Honours Moose Hide Campaign Day

    (May 13, 2026) – Tomorrow, May 14th, is recognized annually as Moose Hide Campaign Day. The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement of men and boys standing against violence towards women, children, and those on the gender continuum. People of all ages, genders, and backgrounds are invited to participate in this campaign and activities raising awareness.

  • South Lake Spill Response Update

    Lakelands Public Health shares an update on the drinking water advisory sent on April 21 for the residents and cottage owners on South Lake. Shoreline assessment and aerial survey has shown no visible fuel product beyond the contained area.

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