Peterborough Public Health

09/05/2025

🚰 Boil Water Advisory – Village of Millbrook | Following the recent water main break, a Boil Water Advisory is in place for the Village of Millbrook, Township of Cavan Monaghan. This precaution protects your health and prevents illness.

👉 What you need to do:
Bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before:

✔️Drinking
✔️Cooking or washing produce
✔️Brushing teeth
✔️Preparing infant formula

For more information read Dr. Natalie Bocking, Deputy Medical Officer of Health's full statement by visiting 💻 hkpr.on.ca/BoilWater.

Township of Cavan Monaghan

09/05/2025

09/04/2025

We’re excited that the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health have merged to provide stronger and more connected public health services across our communities 🌟

Rest assured you’ll continue to receive the same trusted programs and services 💙 A new name and brand will launch soon 🍂 Stay tuned for updates!

09/03/2025

A well-balanced lunch helps kids stay energized, focused, and ready to learn all afternoon! 🍎🥪

Pack lunches with:
✅ Fruits & veggies
✅ Whole grains
✅ Protein (like eggs, beans, or lean meats)
✅ Water instead of sugary drinks

Looking for more lunch ideas and school health tips?
🔹 hkpr.on.ca/SchoolNutrition
🔹 peterboroughpublichealth.ca/families-parents/

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, PVNCCDSB, Trillium Lakelands DSB

08/29/2025

Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labour Day and will reopen Tuesday, September 2.

Heading into the long weekend? Make sure your routine immunizations are up to date to help protect you and your community.

Learn more about vaccines and preventable diseases:
🔹 hkpr.on.ca/Immunization
🔹 peterboroughpublichealth.ca/immunization/

08/28/2025

📸 Found a tick? Don’t guess snap a clear photo and submit it at eTick.ca for identification.

Protect you and your family from ticks by:
✅ Wearing long sleeves & pants
✅ Using insect repellent
✅ Checking yourself & pets after being outside

Learn more tick prevention tips at:
🔹 hkpr.on.ca/FightTheBite
🔹 peterboroughpublichealth.ca/Ticks

08/27/2025

🌊 Our Beach Water Monitoring Program Ends August 29! 🏖️ From June through August, we’ve been monitoring public beach water across the region to help keep swimmers safe.

✅ Although the program is ending, it’s still important to stay informed: Check our websites for beach water information and safety tips:

🔹 hkpr.on.ca/BeachCheck
🔹 peterboroughpublichealth.ca/BeachResults

The City of Peterborough Peterborough County County of Haliburton City of Kawartha Lakes Northumberland County

08/27/2025

📣 We’re Hiring! We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support our Peterborough office.

🗓️ Apply by September 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM

For full job details and to apply, visit:
🔹 peterboroughpublichealth.ca/careers
🔹 hkpr.on.ca/careers

08/27/2025

International Overdose Awareness Day 🕊️ On Friday August 29, join us at community events across the region as we come together to remember, raise awareness, and support healing.

📍 Northumberland
Memorial Park, Port Hope | 10 am–2 pm
Candlelight Vigil, Port Hope | 7:30–8:30 pm

📍 Kawartha Lakes
Old Mill Park, Lindsay | 12–2 pm

📍 Peterborough
Millennium Park | 1–3 pm

📍 Haliburton
Village Barn | 10 am–12 pm
Head Lake Park | 1 pm Healing Circle

These gatherings honour the lives lost to overdose, support those grieving, and help break the stigma surrounding substance use. 💜 Together, we remember. Together, we heal.

Peterborough County The City of Peterborough County of Haliburton City of Kawartha Lakes Northumberland County Green Wood Coalition PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network Ontario Harm Reduction Network - OHRN

08/25/2025

🎒 Getting Ready for Back to School 📚 Starting Kindergarten is a big step and your support makes all the difference.

Our Getting Ready for Kindergarten resource is filled with tips to help your child (and you!) feel confident and prepared for this exciting time.

✅ Learn how to talk with your child about starting school
✅ Discover helpful routines for sleep, meals, and screen time
✅ Understand what to expect in those early school days

Explore our Kindergarten resource and more back-to-school tips:
🔹 hkpr.on.ca/KindergartenReady
🔹 peterboroughpublichealth.ca/families-parents/

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, PVNCCDSB, Trillium Lakelands DSB