The United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Counties says that has reached over half of its $1,970,000 fundraising goal as of the end of November 2017. The agency says in a news release that it is continuing to challenge the community to…
Category: Health
Think about it: boost your brain with creative summer activities, like museums, theatre, puzzles and play
School may be out, but summer is still a great time for learning and boosting your brain fitness. Building brain health is important for people of all ages. According to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, keeping an active mind can…
Deadly summer heat: Leaving dogs and cats in vehicles can kill them, OPP says
By Bancroft OPP Over the summer months Ontario Provincial Police officers attend numerous calls about pets left in unattended vehicles. If it’s hot, your pet may be in trouble! During warm or hot weather pet guardians must take precautions against…
Four steps: Prepare and store food safely for summer picnics and barbecues
As you enjoy picnics and barbecues in your back yard, on camping trips or at the cottage with friends and family this long weekend, Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical…
Be wary about travel on ice this winter, Peterborough OPP says
Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH COUNTY– Officers from Peterborough County Detachment and members of the Smith-Ennismore Fire Department are reminding everyone yet again that no ice can be considered 100% safe for travel by any motorized recreational vehicle, automobile…
New wheelchair is now ready for use at Coe Hill Legion
Submitted by Robert Woodley COE HILL — Following a summer of delays, disappointments and lift equipment malfunctions the new lift at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 581 in Coe Hill has finally passed various tests and inspections was deemed ready for…
OPP warn ice unsafe for snowmobiles; here’s tips to say safe this winter
Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH —During the early weeks of every winter, a few outdoor enthusiasts want to get their first snow mobile run of the year and assume the ice “looks” safe and end up having close calls…
Drive safe this winter, OPP says: here’s some tips, videos
Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH – Winter driving conditions have without a doubt arrived in back in parts of our area and motorists are urged to always be prepared for winter driving. Many locations in the throughout Peterborough County…
Ontario Fire Prevention week 2011 underway – learn to protect your family
Press release from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office Fire Prevention Week is October 9 to 15, 2011. This year’s theme is Protect Your Family from Fire. Designed to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities from fires, the theme emphasizes…
Coe Hill farmer’s market now closed for 2011, but plans to return in 2012
Submitted by Monica Verhoeven COE HILL – The Coe Hill Farmers’ Market is now closed for the season. Although we got off to a late start, by the end, it was well-attended on a weekly basis. We made many friends…