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Public Health Inspectors Testing Water Quality
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The weather has warmed up kicking off swimming season at local beaches and the return of water quality testing by Peterborough Public Health (PPH).
Public Health Inspectors have begun beach sampling for this year’s swimming season. Public beaches in the City and County of Peterborough and Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations will be regularly tested to ensure water...
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The County of Peterborough is seeking comment on a draft Local Services Policy that relates to how services required to accommodate developments are considered by the County.  A Local Service Policy is a guideline that assists in the determination of what constitutes a local service for a development, such as sidewalks, street lighting, etc. The policy should clearly define what infrastructure a developer is responsible for as opposed to what the County will construct using...
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Peterborough Public Health Activates Heat Warning System
With summer quickly approaching and warmer temperatures imminent, Peterborough Public Health has activated its Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS) to advise residents of the best way to protect their health when temperatures soar.
Environment and Climate Change Canada will issue Heat Warnings 18 to 24 hours in advance of the heat event. Forecasters will assess if two or more consecutive days of weather that...
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Peterborough Public Health reports an unusual increase in suspected poisonings in the community. The substance causing these poisonings is not yet confirmed. This serves as an important reminder that street drugs may be cut or mixed with toxic substances.
Beware that even a small amount of drug can cause a fatal poisoning.
What to do: • Don’t use drugs alone • If you use with a friend, do not use at the exact same time • Carry a naloxone kit, keep...
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Take notice that the Corporation of the County of Peterborough has received a complete application for a plan of subdivision in accordance with Sections 51 (17) and 51(19.4) of the Planning Act . The application has been assigned file number 15T-19002. Take notice that the Corporation of the Township of Cavan Monaghan has received a complete application for a zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act . The application has been assigned......
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