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CP Scoop - December 19th, 2023
| CP Scoop - December 19th, 2023 |
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MUNICIPAL NEWS
Reminder - Public Park Feedback Requested
An Open House was held at the Arena on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, to give residents the opportunity to view preliminary designs for park developments at Miller’s Crossing (Fanning Street), and Coleman Central (Nelson Street East) subdivisions, ask questions, and provide feedback.
The Concept Plans are now available for online viewing.
We would love to hear your input on the plans and would appreciate your participation in our online survey. Comments will be accepted until December 22nd, 2023.
PROVINCIAL NEWS
Ontario’s Top Baby Names in 2022
Olivia and Noah continue to top the charts as Ontario's most popular baby names in 2022. Olivia has held the top spot for girls for over a decade, with 14 consecutive years as number one (1). This year, we also welcome Chloe to the top 10 list for the first time, tied with Isla for 7th place.
When it comes to boy names, once again Noah is in the top spot for the fourth year in a row, with Liam following closely behind as the second-most popular name. Theodore inched up two (2) spots this year.
The top 10 names for girls and boys in 2022 were:
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OTHER NEWS
President & Chief Executive Officer Announces Plan to Step Down in 2024
Mary Wilson Trider, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mississippi River Health Alliance, has shared with the Allied Boards of Directors her intention to step down in the Spring of 2024. The recruitment process for a new President and CEO is underway.
“First and foremost, thank you to Mary for her stellar leadership over 13 years with the Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor and Lanark County Paramedic Service, and more than seven (7) years with the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital,” notes Allied Boards Chair Lyman Gardiner. “Mary’s accomplishments over the years are numerous. Her leadership has supported and guided the creation and development of the Mississippi River Health Alliance, which provides patients, residents, and families with the very best health care close to home. We are grateful for her dedication to the organizations, and to those we serve.”
The Board has retained the services of Jon Stungevicius of Waterhouse Executive Search and will commence a comprehensive national search for our next President and CEO to build on Mary’s legacy and lead the MRHA in the next phase of our journey.
“Over the next several months, Mary will continue to lead the organizations and support key initiatives underway such as the new CT Scanner in Almonte and the redevelopment of the Emergency Department in Carleton Place,” adds Mr. Gardiner.
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit - Food Safety Tips Over the Holidays
It’s that time of year again when families and friends get together to celebrate, and that usually means food is involved. Safe food preparation matters because slip-ups in food safety can result in your guests getting sick.
There are rules we can all follow to help us enjoy our food this season:
Separate to Prevent Cross-contamination:
- Ensure raw foods are stored below ready-to-eat food to prevent accidental drips full of bacteria.
- Cover meat and place in a pan or tray while thawing in the refrigerator.
- Use separate utensils for raw and ready-to-eat food.
- Cover all foods prepared ahead.
Keep Things Clean
- Wash your hands before you begin preparing food, after handling raw meat/foods or dirty items, and before you eat.
- Wash and sanitize utensils and surfaces.
- Wash fruits and veggies before you cut and serve them, even those you intend to peel.
- Sanitize your probe thermometer between uses when doing temperature checks.
Be Aware of Cooking Temperatures
- Cook recipes to the required internal temperature - remember cooking kills bacteria and viruses. We have a resource on our website; lots of people print it and keep it on their fridge.
- Be sure of the internal temperature - Use a probe thermometer to ensure the internal temperature has been reached as oven temperatures can vary as well as the length of cooking time required.
- Avoid cooking turkey at low temperatures over extended periods as this can leave food in the temperature danger zone. Remember to check out this resource on the Health Unit website Lets_Talk_Turkey.pdf (healthunit.org)
Keeping Things Chilled
- Thaw in the refrigerator not at room temperature. Ensure raw meat is covered and stored on a tray in the refrigerator to thaw. Allow sufficient time for safe thawing.
- Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are refrigerated at 4oC or lower until ready to serve.
- Cool leftovers quickly by reducing container/portion size. Shallow pans work well.
Reducing the Spread of Illness When Gathering Around Food
- Sharing utensils is a main culprit for spreading viruses – norovirus, RSV, flu and COVID can be found on surfaces so cleaning utensils and making sure you wash your hands after touching serving utensils are good practices.
For more information, visit the Health Unit website’s - Food Safety at Home page at healthunit.org or call 1-800-660-5853.
Important public health updates are also available by connecting with @LGLHealthunit on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and @lglhealthunit.z on Instagram.
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