Media Releases

Media Release by Peterborough Public Health:

(JULY 25, 2025) – The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) are informing that Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather for the entire region starting tomorrow, July 26th, through to at least Monday, July 28th. Daytime highs are forecasted to reach up to 33°C, with a humidex up to 41. Overnight lows are expected to remain around 19-23°C, providing little relief from the heat. The forecast is not yet confirmed for Tuesday, July 29th, but is currently expected to reach up to 31°C in all regions, except Haliburton.

JULY 23, 2025 – As eligibility expands for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) (now legally merged) are encouraging families to explore this federal program to ensure they continue to receive the dental coverage they need.

Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) and the Business Advisory Centre (BAC) are proud to partner with Scotiabank to announce the launch of SOAR, a brand new, cohort program designed for established businesses that are ready to expand or scale their operations. 

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)– Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect in the District until Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)– Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety is in effect in the District until Monday, July 14, 2025

You are invited to the 2025 Ratepayers and Community Association Meeting!

What is the Ratepayers and Community Association Meeting?
Each year, the Municipality of Trent Lakes holds an annual Ratepayers and Community Association Meeting.

It is an opportunity for the public to voice their ideas, comments or concerns to members of Council.

The Innovation Cluster recently announced “BuildUP”, a free 8-week program to help skilled tradespeople launch their own business.

Parks Canada's water management team continues to actively monitor water levels, flows, and weather forecasts across the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site. These factors are used to determine dam operations on a daily basis for the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.

Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5, Sections (3), (16), and (23), as amended, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the following Municipalities: