Climate Change: Public Health’s Biggest Challenge
Now that we have collectively recharged our batteries over the holidays, it is time to refocus our efforts to address the number one health challenge that threatens the well being of our planet and all future generations: Climate Change. As 2019 dawns, we find ourselves living in a time of “climate disruption” where the…
Get Out! – Encased in Ice!
What a bad winter for ice! The cold weather began rather early; but after an initial snowy period the snow disappeared until recently. Unfortunately along with the dramatic rises and drops in the temperature we got quite a bit of rain. And when the resulting standing water froze it produced awful expanses of dangerous…
Public Health Warns of Radon Gas Risk in the Home
Last month, Peterborough Public Health conducted two workshops to educate consumers about the risk of radon gas in the home. According to Health Canada, radon is an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas that occurs naturally when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down, releasing radioactive particles into the air. When radon is emitted…
Common Ground – The Truth about February
“The truth about February is that she is the worst month of the year.” A.A. Milne During a recent cold snap I was reading a certain jaded English essayist. He suggested a party game for the entertainment of his house guests. Guests were to compile anonymous lists of their most irrational and strongly held…
New Art in the Library Installation
This month a new photography exhibit will begin in the Keene library, featuring pieces produced by Anne Corke. A retired IT professional, Anne now lives in Cavan Monaghan with her two Lakeland Terriers. Her favourite subject to photograph is nature, from panoramic landscapes to macro views of flowers. The endless patterns and colours…
Maple Leaf Cavan FC – Soccer Club News
First of all, congratulations to the Cavan FC Men’s Team who finished the 2018 Season as double Champions, taking home the Ontario Soccer League – Frank Docherty Cup & Winning the Central East Division of the Ontario Soccer League. Top Honours also awarded to team Captain Mark Van beek who won the Golden Boot…