Media Releases

April 16, 2026 – Lakelands Public Health is issuing an alert due to a notable increase in suspected drug poisonings in Northumberland County. The substance of concern is suspected to be fentanyl. It may smell like motor oil and may have an unusual texture. Due to the toxicity of the substance, more than one dose of naloxone may be required.

April 15, 2026 – Lakelands Public Health is advising residents and business owners to take precautions as significant rainfall continues to contribute to flooding across the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) reports that ground conditions are already unable to absorb additional rainfall, leading to increased runoff and elevated flood risk.  

April 13, 2026 – The Board of Health for Lakelands Public Health will hold its next meeting at the Port Hope Office.

(March 30, 2026) – The well water sampling program resumes next Tuesday in the Township of North Kawartha and the Municipality of Trent Lakes. The program offers free sample collection kit pick-up and sample drop-off through these municipal offices.

March 25, 2026 – Lakelands Public Health is inviting residents across the region to share their ideas, 
concerns, and priorities for the future of community health as Lakelands Public Health launches a 
series of Community Town Halls. 

March 16, 2026 – Lakelands Public Health is aware of the recent announcement regarding the loss of funding for Consumption and Treatment Services programming delivered by Fourcast in Peterborough. 

March 12, 2026 - Due to ongoing power outages in the County of Haliburton following recent inclement weather, Lakelands Public Health is urging residents and businesses in Haliburton County to take precautions to prevent foodborne and waterborne illness.

February 13, 2024 – The Board of Health for Lakelands Public Health will hold its next meeting at the Peterborough Office. 

February 11, 2026 – Lakelands Public Health is notifying parents and guardians of students in Grades 2 and 11 about the requirement to submit or update immunization records, as mandated by provincial legislation. 

February 5, 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 starting February 7th through to February 8th as Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting the weekends temperature lows near -20°C or colder.