Board of Health Discusses Measles Outbreak

At the June 18th Board of Health Meeting, Chief Medical Officer for the combined Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland and Peterborough Board of Health Thomas Piggott raised the topic of the measles in the region. Earlier this month, two case of measles were diagnosed in Peterborough and one in the City of… Continue reading

New Partnership to Provide Broad Movement, Wellness and Community in Millbrook

Robyn Carter of Premiere Studio of Dance is extending the programs and services at the Millbrook dance studio through a new partnership with Millbrook resident Amanda Willett this fall as she invites Willett’s Healing Arts Collective to provide classes, workshops and other programs in the dance studio at 44 King… Continue reading

Don’t let Ticks Discourage Spending Time Outdoors

Anecdotal evidence of extensive tick activity in the area is backed up by public health information. Ticks are moving north as the changing climate allows them to survive in the winter in our region. One might expect tick counts to be down after last winter’s snow, however snow cover, leaf… Continue reading

New Running Club Launches April 8th

After living in the community for two years, Courtney Babut is launching a running club in the community to share her love of running with neighbors with a similar mindset. Her vision is to encourage runners of all skills and experience, from novice to marathoners, to band together for a… Continue reading

Walking Group Supports Mind, Body and Soul

A group of residents meet on Tuesday mornings at 10 am the CMCC to get a little exercise, but they get more benefits than a few extra steps in their day – they find an opportunity for social interaction with some of their neighbours.  There is no pressure to walk… Continue reading

New Massage Therapist Opens Doors in Millbrook

Paul Polak is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who completed part of his internship at Cavan Chiropractic, shadowing the physiotherapist and Chiropractors practicing out of that clinic. Upon completion of his training he was hoping to join their group of massage therapists but there was not enough space to bring… Continue reading