Acting Medical Officer of Health Appointed by HKNP Board of Health
Dr. Thomas Piggott has been appointed as the Acting Medical Officer of Health effective immediately.
PETERBOROUGH AND PORT HOPE, ON (February 4, 2025) – Today, the Board of Health for the Haliburton Kawartha
Northumberland Peterborough (HKNP) Health Unit (formerly Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and
Peterborough Public Health) announces Dr. Thomas Piggott as the area’s new Acting Medical Officer of Health (MOH)
and Chief Executive Officer, subject to the Minister of Health’s approval, effective immediately.
“We are pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas Piggott has been appointed as Acting Medical Officer of Health and Chief
Executive Officer of the newly merged Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit,” said Ron Black,
Chair of the Board of Health for the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit. “Dr. Piggott brings
excellent knowledge of our community and public health to the role, and we are confident that our mandate of
protecting and promoting the health of all residents will be met and exceeded upon.”
Dr. Piggott is already a familiar face to many in the community as the Medical Officer of Health of legacy Peterborough
Public Health. As an accomplished public health physician with a breadth of professional experience and community
service, he will continue to oversee public health initiatives that enhance the well-being of the community.
Dr. Natalie Bocking remains in the Deputy Medical Officer of Health role. “We had two great candidates who challenged
the board process and both incumbents were very effective leaders of their respective organizations,” said Ron Black.
In his role Dr. Piggott will be working to design senior leadership team responsibilities and the design of a second public
health physician position, which has been communicated as part of the plan for strengthened medical coverage for the
new organization.
Dr. Thomas Piggott started with Peterborough Public Health in December 2021. In his position as MOH/CEO, Dr. Piggott
brings experience working at various levels of public health in Canada and internationally. Prior to Peterborough, Dr.
Thomas Piggott worked as MOH and VP lead for Population/Rural & Remote Health in the northern region of Labrador
and as a field doctor with Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr.
Piggott completed medical training, residency in Public Health and Preventive Medicine and his PhD in Health Research
Methods at McMaster University. He is involved in research, teaching, clinical work and a father of young children.
A reminder that Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit is the legal name of the organization.
HKPR and PPH will remain operational, with no immediate impact on programs and services. More information will be
shared on the formal launch of the new organization business name and logo later in 2025.
General
Public Skating in Minden is now by Donation.
For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Monday, February 3, 2025
4:30 PM
Release #25-11
Subject: Public Skating at SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena Moves Payment
by Donation
The Township of Minden Hills wishes to advise that fees for Public Skating, including
Parent & Tot, and Adult skating at SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena have changed. Fees for
the Public Skating Programs have been removed, and admission will be by donation.
The donation box is located at the administration office during public skate times, check-
in is required before entering the ice pads.
Children 9 years and under are required to wear CSA approved ice-skating helmet.
Helmet use for other skaters is strongly recommended.
For questions regarding the outdoor rink, please contact the Community Services
Department at 705-286-1260 x 554. For more information, visit the Township of Minden
Hills website at www.mindenhills.ca.
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Contact Information:
Candace McGuigan, Director of Community Services Department
Township of Minden Hills
7 Milne Street, P.O. Box 359
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
Office: 705-286-1260 ext. 551
cmcguigan@mindenhills.ca
News from the Township of Minden Hills
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Dorset Snowball
For Immediate Release
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
2 P.M.
Release #25-01
Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival returns Family Day Weekend
The Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival returns to the hamlet on Family Day Weekend, getting underway with a family skating party at the Dorset Ice Palace from 6 to 9 p.m. on the evening of Friday, Feb. 14. There will be music, a bonfire and hot chocolate.
On Saturday, Feb. 15, the fun gets rolling at 8:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Dorset Recreation Centre. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child five years old or younger. The Snowball Parade will take place along Main Street at 10:30 a.m., followed by the official opening ceremonies.
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a host of activities and events will include horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, cardboard toboggan races, a hockey shootout and more. A chainsaw artist will sculpt works out of wood, and an interactive walk-through zoo will provide the opportunity to meet some new friends. The Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on three shows throughout the day. Attendees can try out a kick-sled or take a virtual dogsled tour, while food vendors will ensure everyone stays well-fed. The event wraps up with Hockey Night in Dorset starting at 6 p.m.
Admission to Snowball is $5. Pre-registration is required to take part in the parade, hockey shootout and cardboard toboggan races. Call 705-766-9968 or visit www.algonquinhighlands.ca to register.
Driver Arrested for Impaired Driving After Being Found In Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle
FROM/DE: Haliburton Highlands Detachment
DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING AFTER BEING FOUND IN CARE AND CONTROL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) - On January 23, 2025, at approximately 11:44 p.m., officers from the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service in Highlands East Township.
Officers arrived at the location and found a driver in his vehicle with the engine running. After engaging in conversation with the driver, officers initiated an investigation into impaired driving.
As a result of the investigation, 39-year-old, Matthew REIL, was arrested and subsequently charged with:
· Failure or Refusal to comply with demand
The accused individual is scheduled to appear before Ontario Court of Justice in Minden. Their driver's licence was suspended for 90 days.
The Haliburton Highlands OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please call the Haliburton Highlands OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or please visit Crime Stoppers at www.khcrimestoppers.ca or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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Media Contact:
Provincial Constable Rob Adams
Media Relations Officer
Haliburton Highlands
(705) 528-9417
Ontario’s New Collision Reporting Threshold
Ontario's New Collision Reporting Threshold
The most notable change is the increase in the damage threshold for reporting collisions. Previously, drivers were required to report any collision to the police if the total damage to a vehicle exceeded $2,000. This has now been raised to $5,000. This adjustment aims to reduce administrative burdens on both drivers and law enforcement, acknowledging the rising costs associated with vehicle repairs and the inflation of property values.
When to Report a Collision to Police
- You must report the collision to the police if the total damage exceeds $5,000, if there are injuries, if public property is damaged, or if a criminal act like impaired driving is suspected.
- Even if the damage falls below the $5,000 mark, exchange information with all parties involved, including names, addresses, phone numbers, license numbers, and insurance details.
Immediate Actions After an Accident
The general process after an accident hasn't changed, but it's critical to keep the procedure in mind:
- Stay Safe: Ensure everyone's safety first. If safe, move the vehicles out of traffic, turn on hazard lights, and if possible, set up flares or other warning signals.
- Exchange Information: Regardless of the damage amount, exchanging information with the other party(ies) is essential. This includes insurance, vehicle information, and personal details.
- Police Notification: You must involve the police to investigate if the collision involves personal injury, death, involves a pedestrian/cyclist, any criminal activity, a vehicle transporting dangerous goods, damage to public property, an uncooperative driver, or a train/light rail vehicle. For less severe incidents, you have 24 hours to report to a Collision Reporting Centre.
- Visit a Collision Reporting Centre: If the damage appears above the new $5,000 threshold, visit a Collision Reporting Centre within 24 hours rather than calling the police to the scene, or;
- To report an incident online, simply go to opp.ca and click "Report Online" - opp.ca/reporting.