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Articles by Bethan Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Bethan Bates is a writer and charitable sector professional who is interested in the issues affecting our society. An experienced writer and editor, Bethan has covered a host of topics from local events to international affairs to media reviews. Through her work, writing, and volunteering, Bethan is dedicated to advocating for women’s and children’s rights. In her free time she can be found doing yoga, reading, or cuddling with her cat. Her reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.
$2.1 million in provincial funding to connect 4,500 more Peterborough-area residents to primary care
Investment will expand Peterborough Family Health Team's Connect Clinic and nurse practitioner-led care, support newcomers, and help train future family physicians.
Ontario NDP MPP warns of ‘creeping privatization’ in post-secondary education during Peterborough town hall
Shadow minister Peggy Sattler says Ford government is shifting costs to students while opening the door to more private partnerships.
Peterborough police chief expects ‘heavy enforcement’ against open-air drug use after CTS closure
Chief Stuart Betts says public safety will be a priority while recognizing when substance-related medical emergencies require paramedics instead of police.
RedPath Wellness Centre planning sober-living transitional housing project in Peterborough
Mental health and addictions advocate Dr. Peggy Shaughnessy says proposed 14-unit development would provide a safe, recovery-focused space for people rebuilding their lives.
‘It’s not a hypothetical’: Medical officer of health says Peterborough CTS closure will drive...
Local public health and harm reduction experts warn the loss of the supervised consumption site will ripple across the healthcare system.
Peterborough Community Health Centre works to expand programs and partnerships to deepen community impact
Non-profit organization has already supported more than 4,300 people while delivering outreach, wellness, and Indigenous-centred programming.
‘Harm reduction without treatment is simply palliative care’ says Peterborough MPP Dave Smith
As the city's CTS prepares to shut down, Smith argues treatment and recovery programs are the best path to reducing addiction, overdose deaths, and public drug use.
‘All different walks of life will come together’: Regional drug strategy symposiums aim to...
Lindsay and Cobourg events will connect service providers, community leaders, and people with lived experience for dialogue and collaboration.
‘Wait times are a canary in the coal mine’: Report says hospital deficits are...
Union-commissioned CCPA research finds chronic underfunding at hospitals including Peterborough Regional Health Centre is resulting in 'hallway medicine'.
‘This is going to be a costly decision’: Fourcast warns of impacts from shutdown...
Despite optimism over new HART Hub, executive director says lack in supervised consumption services will increase pressure on emergency services, policing, and public spaces.
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