Water Monitoring System Report

In February, the Peterborough Utility Group presented its annual report on the Water and Wastewater systems for Millbrook.  Water reports like these are taken very seriously by all municipalities.  After the mismanagement of the Walkerton water system, the province introduced strict statutory standards of care for local water treatment plants… Continue reading

Community Care Volunteer Spotlight – February 2019

In partnership with Trent Security Systems, Community Care provides access to Personal Distress Alarms for clients in the community. These alarms can be triggered to connect clients to 24/7 emergency assistance. This is an important safety system which can bring peace of mind to seniors and their families, especially for… Continue reading

Public Health Warns of Radon Gas Risk in the Home

Last month, Peterborough Public Health conducted two workshops to educate consumers about the risk of radon gas in the home. According to Health Canada, radon is an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas that occurs naturally when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down, releasing radioactive particles into the air…. Continue reading

VON Fitness Program Energizes Local Seniors

June is a volunteer who enjoys leading an active group of seniors in a weekly fitness class held in the church hall at St. John’s Ida Anglican Church on Thursday mornings.  Using minimal equipment such as therabands and weighted balls, she leads the group of twelve to eighteen participants as… Continue reading

New Dental Clinic Under Construction in Former TD Building

Two young dentists are preparing to launch their own dental clinic in the former TD Bank building in Millbrook.  The transformation of the building is well underway, with expectations that the doors will open for business in the spring. Dave Bryant and Cathy Hong worked together in a practice in… Continue reading

Sounding the Alarm on Vaping

By Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health, Peterborough Public Health Just in case you thought we were winning the war against tobacco, think again. Recently released results from the Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CTADS) shows that current smoking rates for Canadians aged 15 years and over have… Continue reading

Peterborough Police Calling for Used cell phones for Victim Services

The Peterborough Police Service Victim Services Unit is asking for donations of used or old cell phones with chargers. The cell phones are wiped of all personal information and are given free of charge to victims of domestic violence or vulnerable persons in our community as 9-1-1 emergency phones. We… Continue reading

Cavan Monaghan Volunteer Policing Committee Launches Social Media Sites

The Cavan Monaghan Volunteer Policing Committee is excited to announce the official launch of its social media sites.  The goal of the sites is to enhance communication between the volunteer policing committee and the members of the Cavan Monaghan community. The volunteer policing committee was established as a way to… Continue reading