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Archives for "February 2015"


Frostbite #9 Issued

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Feb 22, 2015

February 22, 2015 – The Peterborough Public Health has issued a ninth Frostbite Alert this season because of forecasted wind chill values of -40 to -30 on February 22 to 23. This Frostbite Alert remains in effect until further notice. Extreme cold events are a potentially significant health risk and can have a severe impact […]

Frostbite Alert Lifted

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Feb 20, 2015

February 20, 2015 – With the forecast of warmer temperatures Peterborough Public Health is lifting the Frostbite Alert issued on February 12, 2015 for residents of Peterborough County and City and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations. Even though the Frostbite Alert has been lifted, residents are reminded to take precautions in cold weather, including […]

Expectant Parents Invited to Attend Free Prenatal Health Fair Feb 23

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Feb 19, 2015

February 19, 2015 – Expert Prenatal Advice and Newborn Parenting Tips! Expectant parents and their families are invited to a fun and informative night out by attending the Prenatal Health Fair hosted by Peterborough Public Health at the Holiday Inn on Monday, February 23, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event is free and […]

Public Health Keen to Resume Labour Negotiations

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Feb 18, 2015

February 18, 2015 – Board of Health Offer Preserves Jobs While Giving Modest Increase The negotiating team of Peterborough Public Health is keen to get back to the table with ONA and CUPE union representatives to save public health jobs and services with a new contract. “Despite criticism from ONA and CUPE that the current offer […]

Board of Health Meeting Summary – Feb 11/15

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Feb 17, 2015

February 17, 2015 – To view the Board of Health Meeting Summary from February 11 please click the image below:

Public Health Issues Frostbite Alert #8

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Feb 12, 2015

February 12, 2015 – The Peterborough Public Health has issued a eighth Frostbite Alert this season because of forecasted wind chill values of -34 on February 13. This Frostbite Alert remains in effect until further notice. Extreme cold events are a potentially significant health risk and can have a severe impact on the health of […]

Board of Health Meets February 11

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Feb 06, 2015

February 6, 2015 –Location: Peterborough City Hall, Council Chambers The community is advised that the next meeting of the Board of Health will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 4:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Peterborough City Hall, 500 George St. North. To download the agenda and the online board package, please […]

Frostbite Alert #7 Issued

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Feb 04, 2015

February 4, 2015 – The Peterborough Public Health has issued a seventh Frostbite Alert this season because of forecasted wind chill values of -27 February 4, -33 on February 5,  -33 on February 6. This Frostbite Alert remains in effect until further notice. Extreme cold events are a potentially significant health risk and can have a […]

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