COVID-19

Health Unit recommends businesses encourage staff and patrons to wear a mask amid COVID-19 surge

Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has issued a letter of recommendation to businesses and organizations...

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

This article is updated as new information becomes available.

Canada's COVID-19 updates...

Municipal COVID-19 Safety Measures

Offices open to the public

As of Tuesday, February 22, 2022 our offices will be open to the public and appointments...

Guide to Municipal Office Use During COVID-19

Appointments recommended

Our offices are open to the public and appointments are not required. We do recommend making an appointment if possible to ensure efficient service and...

Health Unit recommends remote work wherever possible

HKPR’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Bocking, has strongly recommended that all employers and persons responsible for a business that operates within the region of the HKPR District...

Changes to Water Sample Service during the pandemic

Water sample bottles will be placed outside the main office door on sample days, in the morning, for those needing kits. 

A small cooler will be placed beside outside for...

Restricted Landfill Operations in Effect

Additional safety measures are being implemented at landfills throughout Highlands East in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bulk material limits

Effective Wednesday, May 6, 2020...

Changes to landfill tipping fee payments

In order to provide enhanced safety and to increase social distancing efforts for the public, municipal staff and their families during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, effective...