New Prescription Authority for Ontario Pharmacists
As of January 1, 2023, Ontario pharmacists are authorized to prescribe medications for 13 minor ailments that include: allergic rhinitis (aka hay fever), oral thrush, dermatitis, cold sores, impetigo, insect bites including ticks, common urinary tract infections, musculoskeletal sprains and strains, among others. Minor ailments are health conditions that can be managed with minimal…
Lions’ Breakfast a Big Hit
Despite snow-covered roads, business for the Lions never let up last Sunday at their monthly breakfast event. Some quipped that customers came hungry after clearing their driveways. After serving 30 doz. eggs, supplies were replenished with 9.5 dozen more from local sources. KG
Murray Hill – One of our Original Subdivisions
Located north of the western corner of Stewart Line on Preston Road sits one of the first “subdivisions” in Cavan Monaghan. A property owned by Owen Murray at 1 Concession 11 in what was previously known as North Monaghan was purchased by the Veterans’ Land Act (VLA) representatives in the late 1940’s, launching the…
Millbrook U11 Rep Team Performs at Peterborough Liftlock Tournament
One of the highlights of any minor hockey player is playing in a tournament. Atom level players ages 10 to 11 have the opportunity to play in a monster tournament just for their division: the Peterborough Atom Liftlock Tournament. Now in its 63rd year, this tournament welcomed back players from 87 teams after a…
Nurse Launches Nutrition and Wellness Coaching Business
Courtney Sitler has been a Registered Practical Nurse for six years. After graduating from Durham College, her professional career began at Lakeridge Health, a hospital in the Durham Region, where she was a “floater”, giving her exposure to care in departments across the organization. She recently began working at a walk-in clinic in Lindsay,…