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The Silver Bean Cafe—Peterborough's beautiful waterfront cottage in the city, located on the banks of the Otonabee River—has posted some welcome news to their Facebook page that brings hope of Spring.
12-Year-Old Ontario Boy's Touching Moment With Hockey Stick Caught On Tape
/Earlier this week, Victoria Heaney posted a short clip to Twitter of her 12-year-old brother Matthew's incredibly touching moment with the hockey stick left at the family's front door to honour the victims of the Humboldt tragedy.
The Whitby, Ontario boy returned home from school on Wednesday (April 11th), and the moment (23 seconds you'll never forget) was captured by the family's video doorbell...
Matthew's mother Jennifer tweeted out how proud she was of her boy...
PRHC Opens Barrier-Free Downtown Clinic For Patients With Opioid And Alcohol Addictions
/Peterborough Regional Heath Centre (PRHC) has opened the area’s first Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic, which provides expedited, barrier-free treatment for patients who are addicted to alcohol or opioids.
The downtown clinic (159 King St., Suite 302) is staffed by PRHC physicians and registered nurses (RNs). No booked appointment or physician referral is necessary, although referrals from doctors, nurses, social workers, addiction counselors and community providers are welcome.
“Our Rapid Access Addiction Medicine clinic provides immediate access to lifesaving treatment by offering same-day counselling and addiction medication, and prescription therapies,” says Dr. Jim McGorman, an Emergency Department physician with PRHC who is now also treating patients at the new clinic.
“This care model has been shown to help save lives by engaging patients with both short- and long-term therapies as soon as they are ready to pursue those treatments," Dr. McGorman adds.
The Rapid Access Addiction Medicine model is designed to initiate therapy for opioid or alcohol addiction and then triage clients to the most appropriate ongoing care provider. It is not intended to replace or duplicate the care provided by a family physician or a treatment clinic.
The RAAM clinic has been operating in its downtown location at 159 King St. Suite 302 (co-located with PARN) since March 5th. It is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Peterborough Community Invited To Express Condolences To Humboldt
/Members of Peterborough and surrounding communities are invited to express their condolences for the Humboldt Broncos and all those affected by Friday’s tragic accident.
With the help of Signarama Peterborough, a book of condolences has been created to allow community members to express their thoughts to the families and friends of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, as well as the residents of the close-knit Saskatchewan town.
Photo courtesy Peterborough Petes
The book is currently available to be signed at Peterborough City Hall until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13th as part of a display that includes photos of the 15 players, coaches, and staff that lost their lives.
Then, starting Monday, April 16th, the book will be available for signing in the North Lobby at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The display and book will be set up throughout the weekend of April 21st and 22nd when the Petes host their 2018 Development Camp at the PMC.
Photo courtesy Peterborough Petes
The book will then be sent to the Humboldt Broncos management team.
You can give to the GoFundMe fundraising page here set up for the impacted families. It has now raised more than $7 million and counting.
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Local Moms Join Forces As Mombassadors To Help The PRHC Foundation
/Thirteen local women announced on Tuesday (April 10th) that they have come together to form the PRHC Foundation Mombassadors—a dynamic group of entrepreneurs and professionals who have put their drive, creativity and passion to raise funds for the PRHC Foundation.
Their goal is to help make their hospital even better as a way of saying thanks for the great care they received while giving birth to their children at PRHC. By contributing their energy and talents toward creative fundraising activities, the PRHC Foundation Mombassadors have come together to make a difference—for you, your family, your friends, and for all those who visit PRHC.
The Mombassadors
The PRHC Foundation Mombassadors have a number of initiatives planned, including their signature event: Girls Night Out on Thursday, May 10th—an age of majority, ladies only evening of dancing, live and DJ entertainment, delicious food, drinks, socializing, and more.
Proceeds will be allocated to a new Electronic Fetal Monitor for the Labour and Delivery Unit at PRHC that is vital to moms and babies during the birthing process, and ensures early detection of any sign of distress during labour.
Photo from launch event courtesy PRHC
Tickets are now on sale for Girls Night Out at prhcmombassadors.ca.
Learn more about the PRHC Foundation Mombassadors in this video...
The Mombassadors are...
CO-CHAIRS
-> Erin Marshall
-> Sarah McDougall
MEMBERS
-> Kate Ahrens
-> Jennifer Bissell
-> Marcy D'Alessandro
-> Sarah Evans
-> Nanzala Hopson
-> Katie Johnston-Hawley
-> Missy Knott
-> Jennifer Moher
-> Danielle Newall
-> Grace Reynolds
-> Meaghan Roy
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Peterborough Shows Its Love For Humboldt
/Peterborough is showing its love and support for the town of Humboldt, Saskatchewan.
Signarama posted this sign, while plugging the national GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $6 million for the impacted families of this tragedy...
Picture via Pete Dalliday
People in the city are also putting out their "Sticks Out For Humbolt" as part of a movement that has gone viral across Canada. Here is just a small sampling...
BREAKING: There Have Been 3 Deaths To Suspected Illicit Drug Related Accidental Overdoses In Past 48 Hours
/The Peterborough released put out a special media release Saturday (April 7th) notifying the public that over the past 48 hours, there have been three unrelated deaths from suspected illicit drug related accidental overdoses.
The Peterborough Police Service would like to remind the public of the risks of using drugs, particularly opioids. City and area residents need to be warned about the potential dangers when using illicit substances, especially when it is unknown what may be mixed with them or their potential strength.
It has been reported across Canada that Fentanyl has been mixed with many illicit drugs. Fentanyl is a synthetic, short-acting analgesic and sedative.
If an individual is going to use a drug, police say in the release, it is suggested that they consider doing so in the presence of another person for safety and that there is Naloxone present.
Naloxone is an opioid antidote that can reverse an overdose. Naloxone, once administered, can last for approximately 20 minutes to one hour depending on the strength of the opioid. This allows an individual that may have overdosed to be treated medically.
Naloxone is available free of charge from numerous pharmacies, The Health Unit at 185 King Street and from PARN at 159 King Street.
If you suspect someone has overdosed on drugs, it is of utmost importance that you call 911 immediately for medical assistance.
For more information relating to opiates and Naloxone, visit peterboroughdrugstrategy.com.
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Clear Garbage Bag Program In Township of Douro Dummer Has Been Great Success
/Since the implementation of the Clear Bag Program on January 2nd, the Township of Douro-Dummer has seen a 121 metric ton decrease in garbage sent to the landfill.
This represents a 40 percent reduction in tonnage over the same period last year. To put 121 metric tons in perspective, that would be approximately 25 full truckloads of garbage (based on 2017 numbers).
An increase in recycling and compostable materials dropped off at the Hall’s Glen Transfer Station has also been noted for the same time period.
The Township of Douro-Dummer is appreciative of residents and businesses for their tremendous efforts in transitioning to using clear garbage bags and removing recyclable and compostable materials from their garbage.
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Peterborough's First Adult Outdoor Gym Begins Construction At Beavermead Park In May
/In June 2017, the City of Peterborough announced the generous support of the Rotary Club of Peterborough-Kawartha and the Rotary Club of Peterborough to bring the first Adult Outdoor Gym to Peterborough.
Located in Beavermead Park adjacent to the volleyball courts and near the children’s playground, it will consist of a variety of exercise machines—including some that are accessible for persons with disabilities.
The project is funded thanks to contributions of $25,000 from each of the two Rotary Clubs, and $40,000 committed by the City of Peterborough.
New World Park Solutions Inc. will begin work on the installation in May.
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Library Commons Selected As Name For New Simcoe Aylmer Square
/UPDATED POST (April 25th): More than 500 votes were cast by the public, and the name Library Commons won out with 186 votes. It will be the name for the City's Newest Public Space. Second place went to Firehouse Square and third place to Robertson Davies Square. When the square opens to the public, a plaque will be installed commemorating this community space and the name “Library Commons”.
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ORIGINAL POST
The City of Peterborough is seeking community input to determine the name of the new Simcoe Aylmer Square being contructed adjacent to the Peterborough Public Library.
The City of Peterborough, together with LLF Lawyers—the naming right sponsor—invite the community to vote on the final name for the new public space located at the southwest corner of Simcoe and Aylmer Streets.
Rendering courtesy City of Peterborough
The project was developed in concert with the Library’s Main Branch renovation and expansion. The construction of the square adjacent to the library will create a vibrant place for people to gather in the heart of downtown Peterborough.
Photo courtesy Peterborough Libary
