Tag: health and safety
Comment – May 2021
Most of us have been missing things during the pandemic. Hugs and laughs for a start. Dining out, dressing up, in-person shopping for new shoes, golf clubs, home décor items, and even dinner parties…
Vaccinations are Coming
Peterborough Public Health (PPH) has launched a “Notify Me” campaign to make it easier for residents to find out when they can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents can visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/notifyme to sign up with…
MTO Considers Significant Alterations to Cavan Intersection
At Monday’s Council meeting, Executive Director of Planning and Development John Connolly presented a report regarding the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) submission outlining the results of a study of the traffic issues at…
Local Vaccine Rollout Ramps Up
June is smiling as she and her neighbours at Centennial Place have all been vaccinated. The province continues to deliver vaccines to high risk residents across the province in Phase 1 of its rollout…
Centennial Place Vaccine Administration to Start this Week
In mid-January, positive COVID tests in an asymptomatic resident and a staff member with mild symptoms forced the long-term care home into a Breakout designation. After further testing of all residents and staff, it…
Cavan Intersection Traffic Control Infrastructure Under Review by MTO
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained WSP Canada Group Limited to compete a Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the intersection affectionately known as the “Four Corners” in Cavan. …
Master Fire Plan Outlines Recommendations for the Next Decade
Last month, Fire Chief Bill Balfour presented a Master Fire Plan that was initiated to ensure the Fire Department was prepared to deliver fire protection to residents throughout the township today and for years…
Local Policing Task Force Looks at the Future of Policing in the Township
Late last fall, the Township of Cavan-Monaghan established a Task Force on Policing to seek input from residents and businesses in order to formulate recommendations to Council on future policing in the community. The…
Finding the Light in COVID’s Darkness
Feeling anxious or depressed? You are not alone! COVID-19 is taking a toll on both our physical and mental wellbeing, and we are still months away from a vaccine roll-out. A survey of Canadians…