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Archives for "July 2016"


More Heat is On the Way

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Jul 20, 2016

June 20, 2016 – Peterborough Public Health Issues Third Heat Warning Today Peterborough Public Health issued the third Heat Warning of the season.  The heat will arrive during the day Thursday, July 21 with highs of 31°C to 33°C in most places.   Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 are also expected to be very warm, […]

Smoking Prohibited in Outdoor Public Spaces for Everyone’s Health

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Jul 14, 2016

July 14, 2016 – Peterborough Public Health Reminds Residents about Smoke-Free Laws Peterborough Public Health is reminding residents and visitors that both the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and municipal smoking by laws restrict smoking in area parks, playgrounds, beaches and sports fields. “These regulations protect people from outdoor exposure to second hand smoke, because even outdoors it is […]

Peterborough Public Health Issues the Second Heat Warning of the Season  

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Jul 11, 2016

July 11, 2016 – Today Peterborough Public Health is issuing the second Heat Warning of the season.  The heat will arrive during the day Tuesday, July 12 with highs of 30°C to 33°C in most places. Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14 are also expected to be very warm, however, some areas could see […]

Air Quality Could Make Breathing a Challenge for Some Residents

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Jul 07, 2016

  July 7, 2016 – With today’s Special Air Quality Statement, Peterborough Public Health is reminding residents to take precautions to protect their health and reduce air pollution. The Special Air Quality Statement was issued jointly on July 6, 2016 by Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the […]

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