YMCA Closing All Branches For Friday Due To Inclement Weather
/Due to the inclement weather from the winter storm, the YMCA is closing all their branches on Friday.
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Safety Tips for Residents From the City of Peterborough in The Event of a Utility Outage
/The City of Peterborough is providing safety tips for residents in the event of utility outages in advance of the major winter storm that is forecast to begin in the late hours of Thursday.
Photo by Samantha Bianco.
Peterborough could be hit with rapidly falling temperatures, potentially damaging winds along, snow and potential for blizzard conditions on Friday and into the weekend.
To protect their home and property during extended power outages during cold weather, residents are encouraged to:
leave the cold water tap open slightly so there is a trickle of water to prevent pipes from freezing
open cupboard doors to kitchen and bathroom sinks to allow the residual heat from inside the house will help keep the indoor pipes from freezing
keep fridges/freezers closed to keep items cold as long as possible
do not use barbeques or propane heaters indoors due to carbon monoxide risk
don't leave burning candles unattended
Peterborough Fire Services offers the following advice to keep you and your family safe from a winter fire:
Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have battery backups
Plan two ways out of the home in case of an emergency. Clear driveway and front walk of ice and snow. This will provide easy access to your home
If possible, try to keep hydrants clear of snow and ice so firefighters can access them if needed
Make sure your house number can be seen from the street
Be ready if the heat stops working. Use extra layers of clothes and blankets to stay warm. If you use an emergency heat source, keep anything that can burn at least three feet away. NEVER use your oven to heat your home
Have flashlights or battery-powered lighting and fresh batteries. Never use candles. If you must use candles, never leave them unattended
Turn portable heaters off when you leave the room. Turn them off when you go to bed
Check on neighbours and others who may need help
Generators should be used outdoors. Keep them away from windows and doors. Do not run a generator inside your garage, even if the door is open. Never fuel a generator while it is running
Keep snow, ice, and other debris away from exhaust vents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Stay at least 10 metres away from downed wires and report any downed wires to authorities: 1-888-664-9376 for Hydro One, or 911 if there is an immediate personal safety risk
Residents are encouraged to stay aware of winter weather and hydro outages. The Hydro One website provides an outage map, easy online reporting of outages and the ability to sign up for outage alerts.
The City is closely monitoring the developing winter storm and preparing to implement storm response operations/emergency management measures if required.
Hometown PTBO: Dr. Lynn Mikula Becoming the New PRHC President and CEO and Her Medical Career in Peterborough
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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with PRHC CEO and president Dr. Lynn Mikula about her Peterborough medical career after coming in 2011, her family's sports background, her favourite food spots and recent promotion at PRHC.
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Emergency Department to Close Temporarily on Christmas Day
/The Emergency Department at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) will be temporarily closed from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Day (Sunday) due to a nursing staff shortage.
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A contingency plan has been implemented to deal with this temporary closure to ensure the impact on patient care is as minimal as possible. EMS and other emergency services are aware of the temporary closure and during these hours ambulances will take patients directly to the closest area hospital that offers emergency medical services.
“While every effort was made to keep the ED open, including reaching out to our regional partners, the ongoing Province-wide shortage of health human resources continues to put a strain on healthcare operations throughout our region,” said CMH in a press release.
Patients requiring Emergency Care during this time are advised to call 911 or to attend the closest hospital that offers emergency services:
Northumberland Hills Hospital, 1000 DePalma Dr., Cobourg
Quinte Healthcare Corporation - Trenton Memorial Hospital, 242 King St., Trenton
Quinte Healthcare Corporation - Belleville General Hospital, 265 Dundas St. E., Belleville
Peterborough Regional Health Centre, 1 Hospital Dr., Peterborough
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Good Samaritan Rewarded By Money After Turning In Large Sum of Lost Money To Peterborough Police
/Peterborough Police have located the owner and returned a large sum of money left at a north-end business announced on Thursday.
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The money was reported lost on Dec. 4.
“The rightful owner was confirmed and identified this week,” says Inspector Jamie Hartnett. “We were happy to return the money to him as it was a significant amount in the thousands.”
As a reward to the Good Samaritan returning the money, the owner left them a monetary gift as a thank you.
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City Providing Temporary Overnight Drop-in Space During Major Winter Storm
/The City of Peterborough is providing temporary overnight warming space for people who are experiencing homelessness throughout the major winter storm from Thursday until Boxing Day morning (Dec. 26).
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The space is open from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. at the Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St.
The City is also providing a daytime drop-in space in partnership with One Roof Community Centre at 99 Brock St. with extended hours from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. until Jan. 2.
Emergency shelters are open and available to people experiencing homelessness who require emergency overnight shelter.
YES Shelter for Youth and Families, 705-748-3851, 196 Brock St.
Brock Mission men’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 120 Murray St.
Cameron House women’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 739 Chemong Rd.
Overflow Shelter at 210 Wolfe St., overnight phone 705-761-1875
If regular emergency shelters are full, or for individuals who cannot access traditional shelters, alternative accommodations may be available in motels. If people are given temporary shelter in motels during extreme winter weather, the City provides transportation to the motel and food onsite.
Emergency After Hours Services related to emergency shelter are available through the Social Services by calling 705-926-0096. The Peterborough Social Services website has full details at www.peterborough.ca/socialservices.
Information on the City of Peterborough response plan that provides a warm space for people who are experiencing homelessness to access 24 hours a day during extreme winter weather events is online at www.peterborough.ca/en/news/services-for-people-experiencing-homelessness-during-extreme-winter-weather.aspx.
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City of Peterborough Declares Significant Weather Event Of Impending Winter Storm
/The City of Peterborough has declared a Significant Weather Event in advance on Thursday’s major winter storm.
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The forecase is calling for rapidly falling temperatures and potentially damaging winds along with snow and potential for blizzard conditions on Friday and into the weekend. This weather can be dangerous for users of City roads, sidewalks and bike lanes. Snow clearing operations will take longer to complete due to the potential severity of the storm.
“Declaring a Significant Weather Event is a way to advise residents, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists that conditions on roads, sidewalks and bike lanes can be expected to be delayed compared to typical levels of service, due to the potential severity of the approaching storm,” said John Czerniawski, Public Works Operations Manager.
City of Peterborough Public Works staff are tracking weather radar and preparing operations according to forecasts. They are tracking significant snowfall over a long duration storm with the potential of a flash freeze and snow heavy at times.
Crews will focus on arterial and collector roads first, with residential streets, sidewalks and trails to follow depending on resources and conditions. The City says crews are working until the City’s 978 km of roads, 404 km of sidewalks, 39 kkm of trails and 650 bus stops are cleared.
There will be 18 plow trucks, 11 sidewalk plows, two graders, seven loaders and backhoes and four light sanding units, with winter abrasives and de-icers stocked and staff ready to be deployed.
During this time, residents are advised to use caution and that typical winter maintenance service levels for roads may not be met.
Motorists are advised to stay home and only use the roads for necessary travel.
Adjust driving based on the conditions
Visibility may be reduced
Go slow
Watch for taillights ahead
Be prepared to stop
Road users and pedestrians are asked to leave crews the space they need to safely and effectively clean city streets, sidewalks and trails.
Winter parking restrictions are in place and parking is prohibited on all City streets from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. every night. Additionally, residents are asked not to park on City streets for the duration of the storm to allow for effective snow clearing. During snowstorms, free overnight parking is available in municipal parking garages and surface lots. Drivers can use the parking garage entrance ticket for a free ride home on Peterborough Transit.
“Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation as our crews work through this major winter storm,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. ”My sincere appreciation to the City employees who will be working around the clock in difficult conditions this holiday season to keep our roads, sidewalks and trails safe.”
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Applications Now Open for Citizen Appointments to City of Peterborough Advisory Committees
/The City of Peterborough is now accepting applications for positions on a number of advisory committees, offering the opportunity to provide input on the provision of various municipal services and programs in the community announced Wednesday.
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Citizen appointments are volunteer opportunities, and applicants must be residents of the City of Peterborough.
The City of Peterborough “strives to embrace the spirit of accessibility, inclusion and equity, and values diversity in its workplaces, on its Boards and Committees,” according to a press release.
There are vacancies on the following committees:
Accessibility Advisory Committee – 3 vacancies (4-year term)
Age-Friendly Peterborough Advisory Committee – 1 vacancy (2-year term)
Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee – 2 vacancies (2-year term)
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – 5 vacancies (4-year term)
Citizens’ War Memorial Advisory Committee – 1 vacancy (4-year term)
Committee of Adjustment – 5 vacancies (4-year term)
Community Investment Grants Advisory Committee – 8 vacancies (3-year term)
Museums and Archives Advisory Committee – 1 vacancy (4-year term)
Peterborough Public Library – 6 vacancies (4-year term)
Planning Advisory Committee – 4 vacancies (4-year term)
Police Services Board - 1 vacancy, (4-year term)
Property Standards Committee – 5 vacancies (4-year term)
Tree and Woodlands Appeals Committee – 3 vacancies (4-year term)
Applications will be reviewed by the Citizen Appointment Selection Committee, and an interview may be required. The Committee will make recommendations to Council for their consideration.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, and are available online at www.peterborough.ca/committees. Hard copies are available at the Clerk’s Office at City Hall (500 George St. N).
Peterborough Police Service Seeking Whereabouts of Missing 15-Year-Old Girl
/UPDATED: 1:04 p.m. 23/12/22 The missing 15-year-old has been found.
Peterborough Police Service is seeking information in locating a missing 15-year-old female Rahmya Cottrelle who has been reported missing as of Wednesday.
Cottrelle was last seen around the Aylmer and Murray Street area Wednesday. The police have stated that there is a concern for her well-being.
She is described as:
Female, Black
5’3
Approximately 140 lbs.
Black shoulder-length hair in multiple small braids
Maroon hoodie with grey track pants
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online www.stopcrimehere.ca
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Laurie Jones and Company Hair Designers Closing After 36 Years in Peterborough
/Laurie Jones and her company Laurie Jones and Company Hair Designers are setting down the scissors and closing up shop, announcing her retirement after 36 years of business in downtown Peterborough.
Photo courtesy of Jonathan Jones.
The salon, located at 165 Sherbooke St., has always been Jones’s sanctuary.
“It’s comfortable here and it’s homey,” she said as she motioned to her space. “It’s always been my comfort zone.”
The salon doors opened in 1986 and offered brow waxing and various cut and colour hair services.
“It was a little scary, but my family was really supportive so I went for it and never looked back,” says Jones. “You kind of wonder if you can actually do it and I remember my dad saying ‘if you don’t ever try it, you’ll never know if you can,’ and with the support of everybody, I was able to.”
After being closed for nearly seven months during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jones says she got used to having some downtime.
“I sort of just went ‘you know what? I think I want to try out this retirement thing,’” she laughed. “I’m closing because I want to, not because I have to and that is a big thing to say.”
Photo by Felicia Massey.
