Tag: HKPR District Health Unit

HKPR District Health Unit to begin beach water testing program

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
The Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Pine Ridge District Health Unit will launch its 2025 beach water monitoring program on June 16.

HKPR Wants You To Take A Class To Learn How To Handle Food

News Kaitlin Livingston -
The Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge-District Health Unit is offering a food handler course. Manager of Environmental Health Richard Ovcharovich says the focus...

HKPR Offers A Free Preparation for Breastfeeding Class

News Kaitlin Livingston -
The Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge District Health Unit offers help and support for breastfeeding moms. The health unit has a free class...

LifeLabs Closing 15 Patient Service Centres

News Kaitlin Livingston -
LifeLabs will be closing 15 patient service centres in Ontario. According to LifeLabs communications manager Stephanie Sayer the company performs...

Change of Hours At Haliburton Health Unit Due To Easter Long Weekend

News Kaitlin Livingston -
This Easter weekend will effect drop-off times at the Haliburton Health Unit. The health unit is reminding local residents that...

Local health unit recommending non-electronic gifts for this year

News Smith Autumn -
Our local health unit is encouraging parents to give a gift that’s not electronic this Christmas. Family Health Nurse Shelley...

Health Unit reports it’s more expensive to eat healthy in Haliburton County

News Smith Autumn -
It’s more expensive to eat healthy than it was a year ago in Haliburton County. That’s according to the...

Local health unit reports at least one new case of HIV/AIDS every year

News Smith Autumn -
The HKPR health unit reports one or two new cases of HIV/AIDS every year in our district. Today is World...

Local health unit doesn’t see funding increase

News Smith Autumn -
The HKPR District Health Unit is under a cash crunch. A new funding model announced by the province in September...

Local addictions supports highlighted for Addictions Awareness Week

News Smith Autumn -
Our local health unit is raising awareness about addiction and local supports. It’s National Addictions Awareness Week and the HKPR...

Health Unit reminding residents to check homes for radon gas

News Smith Autumn -
There’s a gas that could be causing cancer in our homes. According to Public Health Inspector with our local...

Health Unit teaching preschoolers the importance of hand washing

News Smith Autumn -
Our local health unit is celebrating infection control week by sending a message to preschoolers. A colouring contest has been...

Health Unit inspects local institutions for recalled apple slices

News Smith Autumn -
Our district health unit is making sure local institutions are aware of the recent recall of apple slices. Sun...

Every word counts says local Health Unit for Speech and Language Month

News Smith Autumn -
One in ten Ontario preschool children will experience a communication delay. That’s why our local health unit is reminding...

Haliburton County leads the way in Rethink Health campaign

News Smith Autumn -
Our local health unit is trying to work more closely with our municipalities. A recent report to the board...

Health Unit sends immunization reminder to parents

News Smith Autumn -
Our health unit is sending the reminder to parents to check your child’s immunization records. Even though there haven’t...

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Province providing $35,000 to aid Haliburton County investment attraction plan

County of Haliburton
The plan includes enhancing the County's economic development website, creating a hotel feasibility study, and hosting various investment forums.

OPP enforcement campaign results in 9,800 charges over Thanksgiving long weekend

OPP
Through the national campaign Operation Impact, police focused enforcement efforts focused on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving, along with seatbelt usage.

Minden Hills looking to revive Lochlin Community Centre

Township of Minden Hills
The facility has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Province hosting Disaster Recovery Assistance program info session

Township of Minden Hills
The province activated the program last month for specific areas of Minden Village impacted by flood damage not covered by insurance.

Sidewalk construction to begin in Minden Village week of Oct. 13

Township of Minden Hills
The project, which will repair sidewalks and improve accessibility in the village core, is expected to take three weeks.
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