by admin | Feb 12, 2020 | Community, Policy
Reducing emissions of one detached dwelling is equivalent to taking up to 13.5 cars off the road each year! On October 18, 2016, The Township of Douro-Dummer Council Resolution was passed to adopt and support the Greater Peterborough Climate Action Plan, with the goal...
by admin | Nov 8, 2019 | Community
First Local Influenza Case of the Season ReportedThis year’s flu season is off to an early start as Peterborough Public Health is reporting the first lab-confirmed case ofseasonal influenza in our area just as the flu shot is being widely distributed throughout the...
by admin | Oct 28, 2019 | Community
From the Federation of Cottagers Associations that highlights the Carbon Dioxide SafetyBeat the Silent Killer: CO SafetyIMPORTANT: If you have a gas, oil, propane or wood-burning heating system or appliance, you need carbon monoxide (CO) alarms! CO is a colourless,...
by admin | Oct 25, 2019 | Business, Community, Events
On October 10, 2019 the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Awards of Excellence at Lakefield College School. Douro Dummer Township was one of the many sponsors of the event. As a business owner and former Board Member of the Kawartha Chamber, I was in...
by admin | Oct 18, 2019 | Community, Events
From Peterborough GreenUP The impacts of climate change (such as more frequent and severe floods and droughts) will not impact all communities and residents equally. Understanding climate change impacts, opportunities, and solutions at a neighbourhood scale allows...
by admin | Sep 23, 2019 | Community
Earlier this month, the United Way Peterborough and District released their Annual Housing is Fundamental report. As a United Way Campaign Cabinet Member, I took particular interest in this years’ report. You can access the entire report by clicking the report...
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