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The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) Board of Health oversees the Health Unit ensure that staff deliver programs and services in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards, which are set by the Ontario Ministry of Health.

The Medical Officer of Health, acting on behalf of the Board of Health, administers public health programs and services in alignment with the Health Unit's Mission, Vision, and Values.

The Board of Health includes representatives from the funding municipalities—the City of Kawartha Lakes, the County of Haliburton and Northumberland County—as well as provincial appointees.

In accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, the Board of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is comprised of six municipal members as follows: three members appointed by Northumberland County Council, two members appointed by the City of Kawartha Lakes Council, and one member appointed by the Haliburton County Council.

The Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint one or more persons as members of a board of health (Provincial Appointees).

Interested members of the public can apply for a provincial appointment through the Public Appointments Secretariat. Learn more about the requirements, find additional details and view application process.

When prompted in the application, select “Health Unit Board – Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit”.

Please email info@hkpr.on.ca to get more information about how to join the public session of the meeting. 

  • David Marshall, Interim-Chair - Provincial Appointee.
  • Olena Hankivsky, Vice-Chair - Mayor, Municipality of Port Hope.
  • Cecil Ryall, Member - Deputy Mayor, Municipality of Highlands East.
  • Dan Joyce, Member - Councillor Ward 4, City of Kawartha Lakes.
  • Tracy Richardson, Member - Deputy Mayor, City of Kawartha Lakes.
  • Bob Crate, Member - Mayor, Municipality of Trent Hills.
  • John Logel, Member - Mayor, Alnwick/Haldimand Township.

 

Past Board of Health Meeting Agendas, Minutes and more!

Watch the Board of Health Meeting Live!

You can watch the Board of Health meetings in real time, allowing you to understand the topics being discussed and the direction of public health initiatives in the district area.

*Please note that the livestream is available only during the meeting. However, you can also view past meetings by visiting our YouTube channel.

Upcoming Board of Health Meetings

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Email: info@hkpr.on.ca
Phone: 1-866-888-4577

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