Attention everyone! An important health board meeting is coming up, and it's one that you won't want to miss. The future of healthcare is at stake, and this meeting will shape the direction of public health initiatives for years to come.
The Lakelands Public Health Board of Health has scheduled its next meeting for January 21, 2026, and it's going to be a virtual gathering. Here's what you need to know:
Meeting Details:
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Join us online via the Lakelands Public Health YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@PHLakelands).
Agenda Highlights:
- We'll start with a call to order and a land acknowledgement, setting the tone for the meeting.
- Elections and a cover report will follow, ensuring the board's representation and transparency.
- The Medical Officer of Health will provide an update, offering insights into the current health landscape.
- A strategic plan progress presentation will showcase the board's achievements and future goals.
- Committee appointments will be discussed, ensuring the board's efficiency and expertise.
- Correspondence, particularly alPHa emails, will be addressed, keeping the board informed.
- An in-camera session will provide a confidential space for sensitive discussions.
How to Attend:
Members of the public and media are invited to join the livestream on the Lakelands Public Health YouTube channel. It's an open invitation to be a part of this important discussion.
Full Agenda and Board Package:
For those who want to dive deeper, the full agenda and board package can be accessed at LakelandsPH.ca/BOH (https://www.lakelandsph.ca/about-us/board-of-health/).
Next Meeting:
Mark your calendars for the following meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Lakelands Peterborough Office, 185 King Street, Peterborough.
This upcoming meeting is a chance for the community to engage with the board and understand the decisions shaping their healthcare. But here's where it gets interesting: the board's strategic plan and workplace culture update could spark some lively discussions. Will the board's vision align with the community's expectations? And this is the part most people miss: the in-camera session, where decisions might be made that affect us all. What do you think? Will you be tuning in to find out?
