Tag: health
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…
Life @ 40
This month I spoke with a forty-year old married man with no children. He is a very independent thinker and appreciates candid conversations. He’s happy that X (Twitter) now operates with less censorship, believing…
Local Heart Patient Promotes Heart Health with Global Fundraiser
Annie Smith has been a local personal trainer and group fitness instructor for more than 29 years and her passion is helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. Nine years ago, she faced…
Millbrook Medical Centre Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Kathryn Roka
Last month, Millbrook Medical Centre welcomed Nurse Practitioner Kathryn Roka to their team, filling a void created with the departure three years ago of the previous Nurse Practitioner. This is Kathryn’s second professional career.…
Friendship Force Celebrates One Year
A year ago, three dedicated mothers launched a new program they call Friendship Force. A social club for local individuals 18 and older who have different abilities, they meet on Tuesday afternoons at the…
Grow Your Own Produce at the Community Garden
Finally spring weather is here and we can start work in the Millbrook community garden. The garden is located next to the Old Millbrook School (where the library is) with a beautiful center flower…
Life @ 35 – April 2024
This month I spoke with a busy mother of two pre-school children. She and her family are relatively new to the community, having arrived here only two years ago from a small south-western Ontario…
