In early October, Peterborough Regional Health Centre President (PRHC) and Chief Executive Officer Peter McLaughlin presented the organization’s strategic plan for the next three years. Having been awarded Exemplary Standing in the provincial accreditation process in April, the plan represented more of a tweaking than a complete overhaul. In… Continue reading
Telecare Peterborough celebrates 40 years of service and calls out for new volunteers. Telecare Peterborough volunteers have experienced the rewards of listening for 40 years. Training for new volunteers begins October 30th. Late registration accepted until November 4th. Telecare Peterborough took its first call October 17, 1977. Since then volunteers… Continue reading
A few records were made last Saturday at the 13th Cavan Hills Country Run, organized and executed by the St. John’s Anglican Outreach Committee. The best record set was the amount raised- $6,738.85. The less desirable record was the temperature, at 31C. The event has been held under a wide… Continue reading
Peterborough Public Health is pleased to announce a new online portal that residents can use to keep immunization records updated for themselves and family members. This new online system makes it easy to access and update immunization records, including parents and guardians. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care… Continue reading
Despite a growing awareness about mental health thanks to high profile media programs and a wide variety of educational programs offered in schools, corporations and to the public at large, the problem seems to be growing. The recently released Vital Signs report on the Greater Peterborough area reports that… Continue reading
Ontario’s apple crop volume will be slightly lower this year compared to last, but the fruit will be larger, juicier, and more colourful. That’s what Ontario’s apple growers are seeing as they prepare to harvest the 2017 crop along the shores of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Georgian… Continue reading
This summer brought a house full of young grandchildren and the discovery that the television was magical in keeping little ones quiet while others still slept. However, each time I reached for the remote, tiny pangs of guilt stirred in my chest: how safe is screen time for young children?… Continue reading
Centennial Place has a high concentration of residents suffering from various stages of dementia. An umbrella term, dementia includes a number of different types of diseases that affect the brain, each with its own set of memory impairment symptoms, including Alzheimer’s, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia or Frontotemporal disease. These… Continue reading
