Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2023 03:55 PM
Today, Peterborough Public Health issued a warning following an increase in suspected drug poisonings.
On Thursday, January 26, Peterborough Public Health detected a high number of drug poisonings that occurred over the last 24 hours in Peterborough City/County. A total of 5 drug-related poisonings were responded to by 911 first responders. This is presumed to be the result of 3 different opioid products that are blue in colour and one white in colour that is being mistaken for crack cocaine....
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 03:07 PM
We Need Your Input on Our Strategic Plan
To make impactful decisions about the future of Trent Lakes and provide the resources needed by our community, the Municipality of Trent Lakes is undertaking a Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan will provide realistic and doable actions that will provide a roadmap for Council and a framework for staff over this Term of Council.We are seeking your views and opinions to provide us with valuable insight into Trent Lakes and opportunities for the community. We...
Posted on Monday, January 16, 2023 02:32 PM
By Peterborough Public Health: The Buckhorn Lake Estates drinking water system has higher than recommended sodium levels. The Medical Officer of Health for Peterborough Public Health is of the opinion that this is not a significant health or safety risk to the general user of the Buckhorn Lake Estates drinking water system.
Provincial water regulations require that sodium concentrations in municipal drinking water be tested every five years. If the concentration exceeds 20 milligrams per litre (mg/l)...
Posted on Monday, January 09, 2023 01:32 PM
Residents Urged to Carry Naloxone and Avoid Using Drugs Alone
Today, Peterborough Public Health issued a warning following an increase in suspected drug poisonings.
On Monday, January 9, Peterborough Public Health detected a high number of drug poisonings that occurred over the weekend in Peterborough City/County. A total of 7 drug-related poisonings were responded to by 911 first responders and the Emergency Department. This is presumed to be the result of an opioid product that is pink...
Posted on Monday, January 09, 2023 01:24 PM
Parents/Guardians Reminded to Update Student Immunization Records
In alignment with other health units across the province, starting January 11, 2023, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) will begin enforcement of the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).
“Immunizations protect children from highly infectious viruses and bacteria that can lead to severe disease,” says Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health. “Ensuring that all students are immunized and records are reported...
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