From the Peterborough Public Health website: All dogs and cats over the age of three (3) months must be immunized against rabies. These same animals must be re-immunized in accordance with the date prescribed in the certificate of immunization issued. This is in an effort to reduce human exposure to the rabies virus. Peterborough Public… Read more »
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Over 50? Age-Friendly Peterborough Wants to Hear from You!
If you are over 50 years of age, Age-Friendly Peterborough is looking for your feedback. Please consider completing this survey For more information contact Rachel: Phone: (705) 243-5585 E-mail: Rachel
Local Wait List Available for People in Need of a Family Doctor
Residents without a family doctor or nurse practitioner are asked to complete a brief form which will place them on a wait list. The form can be found online at www.peterboroughfht.com/need-a-doctor Residents living in Peterborough County, please call the Peterborough Family Health Team Clinic at (705) 651-4866. Media Release: NEED A LOCAL FAMILY DOCTOR? GET… Read more »
Douro-Dummer Opts-In to Private Retail Cannabis Sales in the Township
At the Council meeting held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, the Council of the Township of Douro-Dummer opted-in to allow the retail sale of cannabis within the Township. Cannabis for non-medical use became became legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. The minimum age for the use of cannabis is 19, which is the same as… Read more »
Flu Shot Clinic
There will be a Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Community Care, 40 Rabbit Street, Lakefield, ON. This clinic is free of charge, no appointment necessary. Please bring your health card. Questions can be directed to (705) 652-8655.
No Hot Pets, No Excuses
Hot cars kill pets; even with the widow down and parked in the shade your pet can overheat in a matter of minutes. After reaching a body temperature of 41C (106F) it doesn’t take long for a pet to begin suffering irreparable brain damage or death. If you see a pet unattended in a hot… Read more »
Kidde recalls Dual-Sensor (Photoelectric and Ionization) Smoke Alarms
“This recall involves two models (PI2010CA and PI9010CA) of Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms manufactured between September 10, 2016 and October 13, 2017. The model number and date code are located on the back of the unit. The affected smoke alarms have a pill shaped design on the front of the unit. The affected… Read more »
February 5th, 2018 Yoga Classes Re-scheduled
Monday February 5th, 2018 yoga classes with Stephanie Bolton (Restore and Renew Yoga) have been cancelled, they will resume Monday, February 12th, 2018. Extra classes have been added on March 12th, 2018 (regular class times) to make up for the cancelled classes. Please contact Stephanie Bolton for information: E-mail Steph Phone: (705) 930-2820.
Opioid Overdose Training
Free opioid overdose training for service providers. For training dates, locations, and more information visit questionofcare.com. Opioid Overdose Training Poster (pdf – 1MB)
Public Meeting – Septic Re-Inspection Program
The Council of the Township of Douro-Dummer invites all interested parties to attend a Public Meeting (pdf – 101KB) to discuss the concept of a Septic Re-inspection program. Representatives from Peterborough Public Health will be in attendance to present information on how the re-inspection program would work. The meeting will take place in the Municipal Council Chambers at 5:00… Read more »