Media Releases

Peterborough Public Health and HKPR Health Unit Merge to Become Lakelands Public Health

On September 11, 2025, Lakelands Public Health proudly unveiled its new name and brand identity, marking the official merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health. This transformation reflects a unified vision for advancing public health across the City of Kawartha Lakes, City and County of Peterborough, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County, while honouring the legacy and strengths of both organizations.

Last Call for Trent Lakes' Signage Survey!
Survey closes tomorrow, September 11.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is working on a Signage Strategy to enhance our communities with new signage and wayfinding elements.

Share your opinion on the designs: https://forms.office.com/r/gSCKHGhHNq

Do you want to make a lifesaving difference in your community?

Join Trent Lakes Fire Rescue as a volunteer firefighter!

Being a volunteer firefighter is a very rewarding experience as you contribute to the safety of the entire community, as well as gaining:

• A skill set you take with you for life
• Personal growth, training and development
• Team building and lifelong friendships
• Tremendous sense of accomplishment and pride

Community Futures Peterborough Announces Expanded Entrepreneurship 101 Series This Fall

The Business Advisory Centre and Community Futures Peterborough are excited to announce the return of the increasingly popular Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series this fall.

Applications are open to apply for a Private Road Grant!

Some roads in the Municipality of Trent Lakes are not municipally owned or maintained. To offer support, we assist eligible private road associations with capital improvements and maintenance costs through the Private Road Grant Program.

August 28, 2025 [TRENT LAKES, ON] – The Municipality of Trent Lakes has officially opened its new mechanics facility, known as the 49 Depot, marking a significant investment in Municipal operations. Community members joined Council and staff on Saturday, August 23, 2025, to tour the newly completed building.

Municipality of Trent Lakes Lifts Burn Ban

Effective Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 6pm, Trent Lakes will lift the Municipal burn ban that has been in place across the Municipality.

We want to hear from you! 

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is working on a Signage Strategy to enhance our communities with new signage and wayfinding elements.

Low Water Declaration - Level 2

Notice by Kawartha Conservation
Kawartha Conservation has declared a Level 2 Low Water Condition across the watershed, urging residents, businesses, and municipalities to reduce water use by 20% to help protect local water supplies and aquatic ecosystems.

Reminder - Tomorrow is the 49 Depot Open House!

We’re just one day away from our Open House at the brand-new mechanics facility—the new home for our Public Works and Recreation & Facilities teams!