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      Mayor Andy Letham discusses the recent decisions made relating to the municipal budget for 2021.

 Ross Memorial Hospital, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor), 24 Sep 2020     We are once again experiencing high volumes at our COVID-19 Assessment Centre today. We will be closing the line at 4:30 to accommodate all those in line waiting to be tested. Thank you for your patience. For a complete listing of Ontario testing locations, visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid-19-test-and-testing-location-information...

 Blair, Bill, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor), 14 Aug 2020     Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness announced that the Canada-U.S. border would remain closed for another 30 days until September 21, 2020.

 kawarthaNOW, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor, 1996), 24 Dec 2021     Ontario has confirmed 9571 new cases today, another pandemic high, with most cases in larger urban centres. However, every region of the province is reporting at least ten cases.

 Artists CAN, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor), 27 Apr 2020     With a resurgence of interest in the 1972 song "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers following his death, a collective of Canadian musicians released a rousing version of the tune at the end of a television special and livestream "Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble" broadcast April 26 to support front-line health …

      Includes photos of the Bobcaygeon Canada Day Parade and music from the Kawartha Kavaliers.

 Ford, Doug, Premier, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor, 1996), 17 Apr 2021     Premier Doug Ford announced through a Twitter post that playgrounds would be allowed to be open for use during the Spring 2021 COVID-19 lockdown period, but outdoor gathering limits would still be enforced, walking back another announcement made on Friday April 16, 2021.

      Way more than just a tribute act - Dwayne Gretzky front man Tyler Kyte’s roots are in Downeyville/Dunsford. But his 10-piece band is loved everywhere. Two of the RMH’s covid testers explain why – and how - they love this 2020 job. Pierre Chartier waxes about the virtues of solo …

      Lindsay’s Haleigh Wallace was happy to roll up her sleeve for the vaccine. Yes, that vaccine. She describes it like no other needle-in-arm experience. In a good way! Evictions during Covid demand new, and oft-changing, rules. Lawyer Jason Wards makes a cloudy situation, well, not cloudy. Who uproots their restaurant …

      Hey, remember the regular ole, seasonal flu shot? We still need it, despite that other shot getting all the attention. And our medical officer of health tells us why the flu shot is as important as ever. Those stone walls near Kirkfield look mighty imposing – and they're filled with …

      If you’ve been dining INside a restaurant recently, you know all about flashing that pass. St-Dave’s Diner owner Jason Hore discusses the pluses – and challenges – with it. And how his staff – and regulars - make it all worth it. Lindsay’s Mark Doble is, arguably, the biggest fan …

      The beloved LEX is back. It won’t be exactly the same, but its GM, Harry Stoddart, says it’ll be pretty darn close – right down to kids’ cotton candy consumption. “Hey, they can’t say that? Can they?” Lawyer Jason Ward does a great job of explaining slander, libel and defamation. …

      Vaccines are now plentiful. But what if that customer – or employee – refuses it? Lawyer Jason Ward gives us the legal implications of such a…choice. We revisit one of our very first interview guests. Tony’s Pizza co-owner Greg Andrews was a positive guy at the start of that first …

      There are unique challenges in vaccinating the population of Kawartha Lakes – and our medical officer of health, Natalie Bocking, is up to that challenge. Close Kicks’s first single, The House We Built, was already a hit. But then one of the country’s biggest podcasts called and made it bigger. …

      Yeah, he’s only 10. But Cameron’s Owen Hargrave and his hockey hot stovin’ belies his age. Strumbellas bass player Darryl James takes a kick at a solo project – and his Close Kicks scores! Can’t browse inside Vicky’s Values? Well, now you can browse it virtually. With your computer. Using …

      Not your average all-male calendar: 12 fellas from Downeyville pose for their church hall’s fundraiser. Photographer Ashley O’Neill tells us just how NOT average that assignment was. When Lindsay’s Strike Point bowling alley faced pandemic restrictions not longer after investing in some major renos, it “pivoted” to the challenge – …

      How could Covid-19 affect the workplace? Wards lawyer Calvin Chan says it depends. People, are flocking to feed Ken Reid’s chickadees – from their hands. Denis drops in on a Taste of India for more than just great food. Artemis Chartier – and her music – settles into her new …

      Downeyville do-ers like Mary Connell and Karen Cook transformed their hall – while maintaining its history. A long-time Little Britain area home schooler offers tips. The CMHA’s Jack Veitch with self isolation self care. A top 5 that should make you smile. And maple syrup is a flowin’.

      The KLFS got an $11,000 boost - good news for people like Heather. Jason Ward, of Wards Lawyers, explains government’s inspection blitz of local businesses. Julie Corlett knows dogs – and how to make their lives better when isolated with their owners. Jonah Grignon gets personal ‘bout board games with …

      Hair stylists, like Kim Murphy, miss us as much as we miss them. Lindsay’s homeless shelter sees surge in client numbers. Wards family lawyer, Ryan O’Neill, explains how Covid could affect child custody. Ontario Youth Parliament inspires two Lindsay natives. Sylvia Keesmaat teaches Denis a few things about OUTdoor gardening.