Sounding the Alarm on Vaping
By Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health, Peterborough Public Health Just in case you thought we were winning the war against tobacco, think again. Recently released results from the Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CTADS) shows that current smoking rates for Canadians aged 15 years and over have crept up to 15.1%…
Newspaper Club – December 2018
New School Year Brings Changes at Millbrook South Cavan Public School by Newspaperclub member Mariza S. This school year, our wonderful school, Millbrook South Cavan Public School, has gone through many changes, some of them more major than others. Some of these changes are more insignificant, and some have an effect on our community…
Fundraiser for Belize Family
Well-known Canadian actor Derek McGrath will present an evening of musical entertainment at the Bethany United Church on December 1st at 7 pm. The event features Derek and his friends Steve Lynch, Mary and Martha Colton and Vickie and Roland of Strawberry Moon fame who will perform from 7 pm to 9 pm. During…
Peterborough Police Calling for Used cell phones for Victim Services
The Peterborough Police Service Victim Services Unit is asking for donations of used or old cell phones with chargers. The cell phones are wiped of all personal information and are given free of charge to victims of domestic violence or vulnerable persons in our community as 9-1-1 emergency phones. We ask that any donated…
Here Comes Christmas 2018
My November started out dreary. My world felt as grey as the cloudy sky. Where was the sunshine? We may need the water, but day after day of rain, then snow felt endless. I tried counting my blessings. Tom’s five week wait for surgery is half over already. And the miracle of a new…