Tag: health and safety
No Routes for ORV’s in Cavan Monaghan
The controversy is over for now. In a split decision, Council decided not to support the proposed one year pilot project that would have allowed the use of ATV’s on a designated route along…
CMCC Begins to Re-Open October 13th
Last month, Council approved a two-phased re-opening approach for the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. On October 13th, the ice surface and walking track will re-open by appointment only for Phase One. In Phase 2,…
Happy Thanksgiving?
Monday’s news was disappointing. It seems we are letting our guard down, and it’s coming back to bite us. Experts say part of the problem is the delay in the appearance of those consequences. …
It Takes a Village: Working Together to Ensure a Safe Return to School
Behind the scenes, there has been an enormous amount of work done to prepare for the safe return of students to schools. The work continues, with school openings staggered to allow for a gradual…
New Dog Control Regulations
Last month, Council approved a new Dog Control bylaw to address some issues that have arisen since the 2013 version was implemented. In addition to the normal licensing and “stoop and scoop” provisions, the…
For the Majority of Students It’s Back to Class
With the deadline for registration for online classes well passed, it is clear the majority of parents across the province will be sending their children back to school in a few weeks. In the…
Why Our Kids Need Healthy School Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With September around the corner, schools are gearing up to reopen after COVID-19 shut downs. This pandemic has taught us not only about physical health, but also the importance of healthy eating, mental health, social…
Belize Stops COVID at the Border
The Belizeans have been much more successful than Canada or the US in fighting the COVID invasion. Belize began their program in early February. Arriving in Belize on February 6th and completely unaware of the…
COMMENT: Nursing Homes – Babies & Bathwater
We have all seen the headlines regarding the litany of concerns in our long term care homes. Neglected residents; soiled bedding; unanswered call bells; sloppy feeding; expired medicines; cockroaches; callous treatment: the list is…