KAWARTHA LAKES-With the exception of two, all beaches in the City of Kawartha Lakes are safe for swimming. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...

Concerns raised about chemicals being sprayed along the roads in Kawartha Lakes

Pamela Vanmeer - August 25, 2017

KAWARTHA LAKES- When signs, warning of chemical spraying, started popping up along area highways, alarm bells went off for local resident Susan Frank. "My...

Local Dietitian part of Provincial team investigating factors that may effect eating habits

Pamela Vanmeer - August 23, 2017

KAWARTHA LAKES-A Dietitian with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is leading a Provincial team looking into factors that could effect our...

Kawartha Lakers U16 girls tearing it up on the national stage

Pamela Vanmeer - August 22, 2017

KAWARTHA LAKES- It's two weeks to the day when the school buses will start rolling for another season. While most teens are squeezing the...

Family Health Team hires new Poverty Reduction Coordinator

Pamela Vanmeer - August 21, 2017

KAWARTHA LAKES-The Kawartha North Family Health Team is tackling the issue of poverty in the city. As a member of of the Kawartha Lakes Poverty...

First human cases West Nile Virus confirmed locally

Pamela Vanmeer - August 18, 2017

KAWARTHA LAKES-Two human cases of west nile virus confirmed in the Kawarthas so far this summer according to local Health Units. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine...

Local bee keepers invention could help save the declining bee population

Pamela Vanmeer - August 18, 2017

KAWARTHA LAKES- Standing smack in the middle of a swarm of bees, with no protective gear on, is Jerry Jerrards sweet spot. 25 years ago...

Peterborough has highest rate of food insecurity in Ontario

Pamela Vanmeer - August 17, 2017

PETERBOROUGH-Peterborough Public Health wants local residents to help shape Canada's national food policy after studies show the community has a high rate of food...

Health Unit warns risk of rabies higher in the summer months

Pamela Vanmeer - August 15, 2017

KAWARTHA LAKES- Residents are being encouraged to heed a variation on the usual "fight the bite" advice. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit...

Staff at Ross Memorial Hospital “Adopt a Garden”

Pamela Vanmeer - July 27, 2017

KAWARTHA LAKES- There are 16 gardens on the property at Ross Memorial Hospital and every year various departments volunteer their time to tend to...

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