Tag: health and safety
Township Assumes Responsibility for Sewage System Approvals
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…
Otonabee Conservation Authority Issues Watershed Report Card
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…
Progress at New Firehall Facility
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…
COMMENT – June 2024
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…
Property Crimes a Growing Concern for the Community
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…
Working Together to Protect the Community in Fire Emergencies
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…
Annie Smith’s Fund Raiser
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…
Phoenix Soap Company
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…
Peterborough County Seeks Input for Future Health Care Delivery in the Region
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…