Tag: health and safety
Local Firm Provides Mobile Fire Protection Services
These days, homeowners are focused on the dangers of water damage to their properties as record rains make flooding a regular news item. Fraser McNevan of Cavan would like to remind property owners of…
Board of Health Advocates to Address the Harmful Legacy of Asbestos
Asbestos is one of the most important occupational carcinogens causing about half of all deaths from occupational cancer. Currently, about 125 million people in the world are exposed to asbestos in the workplace, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…