Seeing children out riding on our local trails is a wonderful thing. The little shredder on a run bike with her parents chasing on foot; the young girl with the handlebar basket who completely gets that it’s all about having fun; and, the bigger kids who are just starting to… Continue reading
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 at least 90,000 people die each year from lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis resulting from occupational… Continue reading
She wanders aimlessly, sometimes alone, sometimes with a companion. She just walks, she has no real destination. She has a faraway look in her brown eyes. She’ll stare, but doesn’t really see. Her clothes may be mismatched, soiled, but of good quality. Her sweater may be hers, or someone else’s. … Continue reading
It is every Wednesday rain or shine from 11:00am – 12:00pm and we meet in the parking lot of The Old Millbrook School at 10:50am. It is a casual way to get in some physical activity, have an opportunity for both parents and children to be outside and to meet… Continue reading
In Ontario, the oversight of onsite sewage systems that allow rural property owners to safely treat and dispose of human waste rests with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The ministry has delegated the responsibility to local bodies, such as municipalities, boards of health or conservation authorities. Here in… Continue reading
Lyme disease prevention just got easier thanks to a new website that allows local residents to submit photos of ticks they find and receive confirmation if it belongs to the species that carry Lyme bacteria. “Not all ticks carry Lyme disease, so the first step is always species identification when… Continue reading
Many people in Peterborough County have not had a family doctor for many, many years. Others have stayed with their family doctor located hours away as they couldn’t find a family doctor close to where they live. Peterborough Family Health Team can help you find the best care to suit… Continue reading
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