County News

Risk of West Nile Virus May Be Higher
A damp spring has Peterborough Public Health advising residents to take extra precaution avoiding mosquito bites this season to prevent the risk of a West Nile virus infection.
“We could see more mosquitoes this year so it’s even more important to protect yourself by cleaning up and covering up,” said Wanda Tonus, Public Health Inspector. “Meanwhile we continue to look for evidence of West Nile virus throughout...
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Mobile Broadband Critical to Regional Growth
Investing in rural broadband infrastructure is critical for communities to engage in the growing digital economy, create jobs and enjoy economic growth.
Today, Monte McNaughton, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure was in Northumberland County to announce that the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) will receive $71 million to help fill gaps in mobile broadband coverage that are standing in the way of the region’s...
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Proposed Changes to Public Health Reducing Provincial Share to 60% Would Burden Tax Payers
Today Deputy Warden and Board of Health member Andy Mitchell tabled a motion calling on the Ontario government to maintain the 70/30 funding ratio shared by the province and municipalities.
“The provincial government wants to create a large regional public health unit serving 1.2 million people including Peterborough County residents that is funded at a 60/40 cost-shared ratio,”...
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Today at County Council, Council supported the recommendation of staff and is proud to be joining efforts to encourage the use of post-consumer recycled content in plastic bags. The County has added its name to a growing list of recycling industry leaders, environmental advocacy groups and municipalities pushing for changes to legislation and procurement policies that will result in increased recycled content in plastic bags.
In the past year, the Blue Box program has struggled...
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Peterborough County Council announced the 2019 Recognition Award Recipients at its May 15 th , 2019 Regular Council Meeting.
Warden J. Murray Jones stated:  “We are extremely proud of our County residents and their accomplishments.  County Council will recognize our award recipients at the 2019 Recognition Awards Ceremony to be held on May 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ennismore Community Centre, 553 Ennis Road.
Accessibility Recognition (One County-wide...
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