Tag: health and safety
Emergency Repairs on Station Trail Complete
The sudden appearance of sinkholes under the former railway line along Station Trail left two sections of the trail unstable and unsafe for public use. Extensive repair work is now complete and the $18,332…
Farmers’ Market Opens This Sunday With COVID-19 Safety Measures
The Millbrook Farmers’ Market will open its 2020 season this Sunday, June 28 at the Old Millbrook School parking lot, 1 Dufferin Street. We will be open from 10:00am to 1:00pm. When you arrive,…
Take Precautions to Prevent Lyme Disease while Enjoying the Outdoors
Residents living in town as well as in rural areas are reporting tick activity on their properties over the last month. Millbrook IDA’s Pharmacist Steve Suszko has noticed an increase in tick complaints; on…
We are all Homeschoolers Now
How things have changed! Now instead of limiting screen time, families across the province are juggling to provide screens and internet to their children to allow them access to assignments, learning tools and their…
New Telephone Scam Targeting Local Church Congregations
A new telephone scam has been reported that targets unsuspecting members of local churches in the Peterborough area. The caller says that he is calling on behalf of the person’s church. He explains that…
How are the Students Coping?
Maia McLean is missing her friends. Of course she communicates with them through social media, but the Grade 7 student has not had an actual conversation with any of them for weeks, and it’s…
Be Bear Wise and Avoid Bear Encounters
Black bears live in most parts of Ontario. Know what to do if you encounter a bear. The best thing to do is to avoid encounters. Make noise when you move through heavily wooded…
Managing Local COVID-19 Cases
After learning of several positive tests amongst residents in Cavan Monaghan, Council members passed a motion at the April 6th Council meeting seeking reassurance from Peterborough Public Health that effective steps were being implemented…
Centennial Place – East Central Therapy Dogs
Last week, Brion Aubrey and Laurie Mann brought some human and canine friends for a visit to residents of Centennial Place. All visitors are members of East Central Therapy Dogs, which brings their screened…