All municipalities must adhere to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) which was enacted to increase the capacity of people with disabilities to have equal opportunities within municipalities. To meet this objective, Council has established a volunteer advisory committee to provide advice regarding the requirements and implementation of… Continue reading
If you suddenly notice unusual brown discoloration of your skin with little or no accompanying discomfort, or weeping blisters from an unknown source, you may have come in contact with the sap from a plant containing a chemical compound called “furanocoumarin”. Common plants containing this chemical include celery, wild parsnip,… Continue reading
At the June 18th Board of Health Meeting, Chief Medical Officer for the combined Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland and Peterborough Board of Health Thomas Piggott raised the topic of the measles in the region. Earlier this month, two case of measles were diagnosed in Peterborough and one in the City of… Continue reading
Dog bites pose a major public health concern in children and adults. Every year, hundreds of people are bitten by dogs in our communities, resulting in physical and emotional trauma, time away from work or school. The first step in preventing dog bites is to understand why a dog may… Continue reading
One of the most disconcerting features of the most recent ice storm was the feeling of isolation as access to communication networks on which we rely were cut off. Neither land lines nor cellphones seemed to provide a reliable connection to emergency services, making some of our vulnerable residents feeling… Continue reading
The crowd was small but generally well-informed at the Open House event hosted by Mayor Graham on April 8that the CMCC. The objective was to introduce the Chief to the community in an informal setting where residents could hear directly about the successes and challenges facing the police service that… Continue reading
It has been operational since the first week of January, but on March 8th, the public was invited to tour the much-anticipated new Fire Hall. The event provided an opportunity for celebration after a long and challenging journey. The project ran longer than anticipated and more than $1million over budget,… Continue reading
Paramedic services throughout Southeastern Ontario are introducing a new system for 9-1-1 emergency calls. Peterborough County/City Paramedics (PCCP) officially transitioned to the new system on March 26, 2025. The new system is part of the Government of Ontario’s YourHealth Plan. This new system requires 9-1-1 callers to answer a set… Continue reading
In February, Cavan Monaghan resident Leslie Bilcox launched a second Period Purse drive in the township, collecting unopened personal hygiene projects including menstrual pads, Tampons ,as well as new underwear products. The donations were directed to the Crossroads Women’s Shelter operated by the YWCA in Peterborough and the Millbrook Foodshare…. Continue reading
