Residents Invited to Shape Future of Public Health at Local Town Halls

By Lakelands Public Health - Mar 25, 2026

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(Updated with new dates added April 29, 2026. Originally Released 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.

The sessions are designed to create an open forum where community members can discuss the health
issues that matter most to them and help inform future public health priorities.

“Public health affects nearly every aspect of our daily lives,” said Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer
of Health and Chief Executive Officer with Lakelands Public Health. “We want to hear directly from
residents about what challenges they’re seeing in their communities and what supports would make
the biggest difference.”

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Each Community Town Hall will include a brief overview of Lakelands Public Health services, followed
by interactive discussions with staff and opportunities for participants to provide feedback. Attendees
will also be invited to complete a short survey to further share their perspectives and contribute ideas
about how to strengthen local health programs and services. Input gathered during the town halls will
help guide planning and future initiatives.

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Lakelands Public Health is inviting residents across the region to share their ideas,
concerns, and priorities for the future of community health.

Register now!

The sessions are open to residents, community organizations, healthcare providers, and anyone
interested in improving health and wellbeing in the community.

“These conversations are an important part of ensuring public health services reflect the evolving
needs of the people we serve,” added Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health and Chief
Executive Officer with Lakelands Public Health. “Community voices are essential in shaping what
comes next as we build Lakelands Public Health for generations to come.”

Community Town Hall Schedule

Region	Date	Time	Venue	Address
City of Kawartha Lakes	May 20, 2026	7:00 p.m.	Days Inn	134 Angeline Street South, Lindsay
City and County of Peterborough	May 26, 2026	4:00 p.m.	McDonnel Street Community Centre	577 McDonnel Street, Peterborough
Curve Lake First Nation	June 4, 2026	2:00 p.m.	Curve Lake First Nation Community Centre	20 Whetung St. E, Curve Lake
Alderville First Nation	TBD
Hiawatha First Nation	TBD

Registration Information
Residents interested in attending can register online through the Lakelands Public Health Eventbrite
page.

Community members who cannot attend in person will also have opportunities to provide feedback
online through a virtual session.

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Media Contact
Ashley Ann Beaulac, SCMP©, B.A. Hons
Communications Manager
Lakelands Public Health
abeaulac@lakelandsph.ca

About Lakelands Public Health
Lakelands Public Health is the public health agency that is proud to serve Alderville, Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations, the Urban Indigenous Community, the Counties of Haliburton, Northumberland, Cities of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough City and County. It is through our relationships and valued partnerships that Lakelands Public Health strives to protect health, prevent illness, injury, all while promoting overall well-being for all who live, work and learn in the region.

Established through the voluntary merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and
Peterborough Public Health, Lakelands Public Health combines local knowledge, public health expertise, and a strong community focus to deliver programs and services that respond to local needs. These include infectious disease prevention and control, healthy living initiatives, environmental health, school and family health programs, and emergency preparedness. For more information, visit LakelandsPH.ca.