Media Releases

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

Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Location: Peterborough Office, 185 King St, Peterborough, ON

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. 

February 3, 2026 – Lakelands Public Health is advising the public that it is currently responding to a cybersecurity incident discovered on January 29, 2026, affecting some of its internal systems. Lakelands Public Health is sharing this information proactively in the interest of transparency and public trust.

February 2, 2026 – The Board of Health for Lakelands Public Health will hold its next meeting virtually.

January 29, 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 tonight (Thursday, January 29) through to Friday, January 30, as Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting temperatures near -26°C.

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.

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

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. 

December 15, 2025 – Lakelands Public Health is pleased to be offering 750 free radon test kits to community members this year, as part of the Evict Radon National Study. Community members who receive a kit must agree to be a part of the study, set up the device for at least 91 days, and then send the kit (pre-paid envelope included) to be analyzed. Locations to pick up kits can be found at LakelandsPH.ca/radon.