If you are not on the municipal water system, chances are you have your own wastewater system in your backyard, most commonly called a septic system. These onsite wastewater treatment systems process every drip that goes down the drain and every flush of the toilet. They consist of a tank… Continue reading
Otonabee Conservation was established in 1959 and is one of 36 members of Conservation Ontario charged with protecting, restoring, and managing the natural resources within the Otonabee Region watershed on behalf of its eight-member municipalities. Conservation Authorities boundaries align with local watersheds, in recognition that land and water resources are… Continue reading
Pictured is the progress on the new fire hall as of last Friday. Emergency vehicles will enter the building via an extension of Highlands Blvd which runs through the new Towerhill North subdivision, and exit the building directly onto County Rd. 10. Last week, water and wastewater pipe was installed… Continue reading
In this paper you will find stories about the past, the present and one that gives some insight into the future. Some look longingly in the rear view mirror, some are eager to move into the future while others insist we should live in the moment. Last month, a young… Continue reading
This year, there have been a number of high-profile break-ins at local commercial businesses over the last several months, from Foodland in February and most recently at Millbrook Valley Chocolates. There is limited cash on the premises of most businesses these days, so the burglars helped themselves to cigarettes and… Continue reading
Residents may not know exactly what happens when they dial 911, but they certainly expect and deserve an immediate and appropriate response. In Peterborough County, these calls arrive at a hub where they are directed to the most appropriate service provider: the police, the paramedics or the local fire department…. Continue reading
Last weekend, Annie Smith completed her four-day fundraising event that raises funds for Test Your Limits, an initiative founded by Dr. Heather Ross for heart failure research, heart health and cardiac transplant research at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Health Research at the… Continue reading
Phoenix Soap Company founder Dave Sharma spent seventeen years as a paramedic in the Jane and Finch area of Toronto, embracing his work and taking as many extra shifts as possible. It was a career he had chosen as a young child when paramedics had rescued his father. He wanted… Continue reading
Last week, Peterborough County launched a new Healthcare Needs Assessment form, designed to gather crucial insights directly from the residents of Peterborough County. The feedback will form the foundation of a new strategic plan for the delivery of healthcare in our region. All residents are encouraged to complete the survey… Continue reading
