Solving Our Septic Dilemma for Safe Water in Rural Areas
In Ontario, the oversight of onsite sewage systems that allow rural property owners to safely treat and dispose of human waste rests with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The ministry has delegated the responsibility to local bodies, such as municipalities, boards of health or conservation authorities. Here in Peterborough, with the exception…
Garden Club Events
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 26th when the Millbrook & Area Garden Club will be at the Farmer’s Market at the Old Millbrook School from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. with a wide variety of plants for sale, from tomato plants, to potted perennials. You will be sure to find some new and…
New eTick Website Allows Residents to Identify Disease-Carrying Species
Lyme disease prevention just got easier thanks to a new website that allows local residents to submit photos of ticks they find and receive confirmation if it belongs to the species that carry Lyme bacteria. “Not all ticks carry Lyme disease, so the first step is always species identification when a tick is discovered,”…
A Gift of Love
At the first of our Easter family gatherings this year, our niece told me she was pregnant. Her face radiated with joy as she shared her dreams and plans. Her youthful innocence and joy reminded me of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Like all young Jewish women of her time, Mary dreamed of being…
Need a Family Doctor?
Many people in Peterborough County have not had a family doctor for many, many years. Others have stayed with their family doctor located hours away as they couldn’t find a family doctor close to where they live. Peterborough Family Health Team can help you find the best care to suit your needs within our…
Kitchen Farmacy’s Brunch Menu Hits the Spot at the Millbrook Farmers’ Market
Come hungry next month to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market where you can dine on brunch items prepared before your eyes by one of the new vendors, Kitchen Farmacy. Working the grill is Red Seal Chef Josh Keepfer working his magic and he prepares traditional Canadian brunch offerings with a European flair relying on local…