By Chad Ingram Seven residents of the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon have died of complications related to COVID-19 and more than 20 of the home’s staff have tested positive for the virus making it…
Cottager influx during pandemic would strain health system…
By Jenn Watt In a letter distributed through social media channels over the weekend the Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team reached out to seasonal residents asking them to think about the limited resources available in…
COVID-19 assessment centre in the works for Haliburton
By Jenn Watt Plans are underway to set-up a COVID-19 assessment centre at the Haliburton Family Medical Centre on Gelert Road starting Tuesday March 31 or Wednesday April 1. Patients will be seen by appointment…
Fire destroys Kennisis Lake cottage
"Nobody was present at the residence when the fire started [and] no injuries were sustained by firefighters or bystanders" Mike Iles fire chief said. The fire was reported by someone driving by who saw smoke…
Are you a retired health-care worker? HHHS could…
Haliburton Highlands Health Services is asking those in the health-care field who may not be working right now to consider helping with the local COVID-19 response. On Tuesday HHHS put out an appeal for health-care…
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Dysart et al Update: March 24
The following is the update from the Municipality of Dysart et al as of March 24 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Dysart et al’s Emergency Control Group met again today to review the impacts of the Provincial…
Dysart et al Update: March 25
The following is an update from the Municipality of Dysart et al for March 25 2020 at 4:15 p.m. The Dysart et al Emergency Control met again this morning as scheduled to continue to assess…
Calm and centred
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Apart together
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Emergency workers take the lead on coronavirus
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Helping seniors with access to groceries
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Restaurants adapt to serve during pandemic
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Connecting with community during a time of social…
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COVID-19 contributes to death of CKL resident
Submitted by HKPR District Health Unit The local health unit is reporting the death of an individual in City of Kawartha Lakes related to COVID-19. The individual a man in his 80s was admitted to…
PSW shortage left Haliburton man without needed care
John "Jay" Poyner said he spent several nights sleeping in his wheelchair after his PSW resigned and ParaMed did not have anyone available to do the evening shift. /JENN WATT Staff By Jenn Watt When…
COVID-19: Haliburton County store hour changes/closures
New store hours and closures as of April 23 Email classifieds@haliburtonpress.com with updates. Haliburton Legion: Closed until further notice Maple Avenue is reopening for Take Out menu only on Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 7pm…
Highlands East extends due dates on property tax
Responding to the current COVID-19 pandemic the Municipality of Highlands East will defer interest and penalties for non-payment of property tax until May 1 2020. The municipality encourages account holders to pay via cheque or…
Three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bobcaygeon nursing…
Submitted by Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit The local medical officer of health announced on March 20 three residents of a long-term care home in the City of Kawartha Lakes have been confirmed…
What HHHS says you should do if you…
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms: 1. Complete the COVID-19 Self-Assessment at Ontario.ca/coronavirus 2. If indicated by the self-assessment results contact Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000 the HKPR District Health Unit ( www.hkpr.on.ca ) at 1-866-888-4577…
Third case of COVID-19 confirmed in HKPR
By Chad Ingram As of the afternoon of Thursday March 19 there were three confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus within the jurisdiction of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit. Two cases both…