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Five Counties’ CEO Retiring June 2020

By Stephenie Bowie | Published: November 18, 2019

Ms. Diane Pick Retiring June 2020 The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will act as the Search Committee for Diane’s successor. Four Corners Group has been retained, led by Ms. Suzanne Clark, to conduct a national search. Suzanne will engage with staff, families, partners and community during October to develop the position profile […]

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Community Events Supporting Five Counties Children’s Centre

By Stephenie Bowie | Published: May 22, 2019

Winterfest 2019 Two weekends of glitter and games raised more than $42,000 for Five Counties Children’s Centre through its Winterfest events in Lindsay and Peterborough. Winterfest highlights the beauty and excitement of the holidays, by bringing family and friends together to participate in activities as they begin celebrating the holiday season. Games at events included […]

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Changes to Therapy Services in Publicly Funded Schools

By Stephenie Bowie | Published: December 21, 2018

Counties of Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough and City of Kawartha Lakes The current children’s rehabilitation service landscape in Ontario is complex. Five Counties Children’s Centre continues to work with community partners to support students who require Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Therapy in publicly funded schools. In Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland Occupational Therapy […]

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Dr. Mary Thain Bursary

By Stephenie Bowie | Published: August 3, 2018

Congratulations Ange this year’s recipient of the Dr. Mary Thain Bursary Congratulations to this year’s recipient of the Dr. Mary Thain Bursary, physiotherapist Ange. Created in recognition of Dr. Thain’s service to Five Counties Children’s Centre and her commitment to promoting excellence in health care, the Bursary is awarded to one Five Counties Children’s Centre employee annually, […]

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