Media Releases

On Friday, July 31, we will be hosting a grand opening of The Lakehurst Hall’s brand new outdoor events space!

You are invited to join Municipal staff, MPP Dave Smith and Ontario Trillium Foundation as we officially open the new space to the public.

This new Lower Bowl features an accessible, 3-tiered, armour stone seating system and performance area. The public space will allow community members of all ages and abilities to be enriched through art programming.

Media Release by Lakelands Public Health:

Lakelands Public Health is urging residents of Haliburton, Kawartha, Peterborough and Northumberland to take precautions to protect against heat- and air quality-related illnesses. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued Heat and Air Quality Warnings for the region. When both heat and air quality warnings are in place, most people should prioritize keeping cool.

Lakelands Public Health is urging residents of the region to take precautions to protect against heat-related illnesses. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Yellow Heat Warning for the entire region of Haliburton, Kawartha, Northumberland and Peterborough counties, beginning on Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16.

As of July 14, 2026, the Trent Lakes Grass and Forest Fire Index is set to HIGH.

A High Danger Rating means forest fuels are very dry and the fire risk is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts. Extreme caution must be used in any burning activities. Open-air burning is discouraged.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes has hired Jp2g Consultants Inc. to develop a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law.

A Comprehensive Zoning By-law is a municipal legal document used to regulate how land is used, what types of buildings are permitted, and where they can be located.

Lakelands Public Health is urging residents to take precautions to protect against heat-related illnesses as the first heat event arrives coinciding with Canada Day festivities. 

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an “Orange Heat Warning” for most of the region for Tuesday, June 30 through Friday, July 3. Orange Heat Warnings are issued when impacts of the heat are expected to be major and widespread, including extended heat waves or unusually high temperatures for the region. Some areas of the region may be under a Yellow Heat Warning but are still expected to experience extreme heat. 

Peterborough, ON – June 29, 2026 – Applications for the Starter Company Plus Program are now open for the upcoming cohort of Starter Company Plus. This highly sought-after grant and education program offers entrepreneurs the essential tools, mentorship, and up to $5,000 in non-repayable funding to take their businesses to the next level. The deadline to apply is August 5, at 11:59 PM.

Community Care Peterborough is exploring new public transit options in Peterborough County, and they want your input!

Community Care Peterborough, in collaboration with Dillon Consulting Ltd., is completing a study for a potential public transit service across Peterborough County.

This project will identify what solutions are viable to provide new travel options for residents between our many towns, villages, landscapes, and communities.

Lakelands Public Health is launching its annual Beach Water Monitoring Program starting June 15, 2026, helping residents and visitors stay safe while enjoying local beaches across the region.

Throughout the summer, Lakelands Public Health staff will monitor water quality at 76 municipally owned and operated public beaches across the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and the City and County of Peterborough. Water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria, an indicator of potential contamination and increased risk of illness.