PORT HOPE (July 5, 2023) — The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit is informing the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County that an Extended Heat Warning is now being issued as a result of Environment Canada is continuing to forecast hot, humid weather until Friday, July 7, 2023 with the potential of continuing into the weekend.

The Tobacco Student Test Shopper is accountable to Health Protection Division Management for assisting the Tobacco Control Officers (TCO) during tobacco vendor enforcement checks/inspections in accordance with the Tobacco, Vapour and Smoke Protocol (as current).

PORT HOPE (July 4, 2023) — The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit is informing the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County that Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather starting July 4, 2023 and continuing until approximately July 6, 2023.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 21, 2023) – A new report released today by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) sheds light on the significant health risks posed by climate change in the HKPR District Health Unit area. The Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment report emphasizes that climate change is not just an environmental issue but also the "biggest global health threat of the 21st century”.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 13, 2023) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 7, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County that the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) has now moved to high risk due to smoke from ongoing forest fires.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 6, 2023) – As the summer season approaches, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) will be launching its Beach Water Monitoring program, providing regular E. coli test results across the 53 monitored public beaches within County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 5, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to reassure residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County that the outdoor air quality health index or ‘haze’ caused by the ongoing forest fires is considered moderate risk.

Matthew Vrooman brings several years of healthcare experience.

PRESS RELEASE | PORT HOPE, ON (May 25, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Vrooman to the role of Director of Corporate Services, and the newest member of its Senior Leadership Team. Vrooman began on May 15.