Tag: health
Time for Our Area to Shine As We Gear Up For COVID-19
So what does preparing for a pandemic actually mean? This is the question on so many minds these days, and one that is bound to generate reactions of doomsday scenarios for some, and quickly…
BWXT and Peterborough’s Industrial Legacy
“Concern” is an imprecise word, especially when used in the context of health risks. Its synonyms are “anxiety”, “fear”, “apprehension”, and even “alarm”. However, to be “unconcerned” can be misconstrued to mean being indifferent,…
Cavan Resident Finds Chronic Wound Relief Through Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
After twelve knee surgeries in thirteen years on a single limb, Bryan McBain was discouraged, to say the least. Full and partial knee replacements, scopes and scar tissue removals had left a persistent, oozing…
Safe Shovelling
November tried to trick us with an early snowfall. Maybe it was warning us for what was to come this winter. January is here and inevitably so is the snow! Here are a few…
The Goods on Greens: Are Prepared Salads Safe?
Who doesn’t love the convenience of purchasing prepared salads or pre-washed greens – I know I do. But recent outbreaks of human illness, including hospitalizations and deaths are raising concerns that perhaps these pre-packaged…
TAG Luncheon
Toronto to Algonquin Park Coordinator Pamela Marsales, pictured left, joined Maureen McDonald and other members of the community interested in this sustainable tourism initiative for a chili lunch at the Legion…
Local Youth Running Club Calls CMCC Home
It doesn’t take long for word to spread about a fabulous facility like our Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. On December 9th, a local running club began to use the indoor running track as its…
Public Health System Reset Welcomed
Boards of health, municipalities and public health workers received some good news recently from the province. Both the Premier and the Minister of Health shared publicly their intent to step back from previous announcements…
Millbrook Office of Ptbo Social Services Helps Residents Access Social Programs
Paula Fitzgerald is there to help. A Case Manager from Peterborough’s Social Services, she can help clients navigate the vast array of programs designed to help people get back on their feet or to…