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      The City of Kawartha Lakes declared a State of Emergency (SOE) on March 24, 2020, in line with the Ontario government. This SOE remained in effect in line with the province's declared SOE.

      Mayor Andy Letham shares a video message with the public, strongly encouraging citizens to stay home.

      Guiter player Richard Kyle for The Tragically Hip cover band, The Tragically Hits, has organized "Sing Bobcaygeon from Your Front Porch," asking Bobcaygeon residents to come out and sing 'Bobcaygeon' song in support of the community.

      Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham’s video message on April 7, 2020 updated residents on how new regulations under the province's emergency declaration might affect them. They include changes to rules for trailer parks, campgrounds and short-rentals.

      Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service's Mark Pankhurst calls for people to respect the burn ban and not draw away emergency resources.

      A video message for the public by frontline staff and First Responders set to music with images and photographs.

      Mayor Andy Letham shares a message with the public. The local State of Emergency is extended to May 12 to match the province's extension. Restrictions for use of outdoor public amenities continues to be restricted. The local health unit reported 109 positive cases of the virus in Kawartha Lakes at …

      COVID-19 Update 38: Mayor Letham shared a message with public about continued focus on essential and critical services, increased curbside collection for spring yard waste, and Human Services administering relief funding from the province.

      After testing positive for COVID-19 on April 1, resident Lorraine Button, 91, beat the odds and was allowed to go outside for a walk, the first time a resident has been outside freely since the outbreak at Pinecrest.

      Ross Memorial Hospital's Perioperative Team share a video message with the public. Video is a photograph slideshow set to music.

      Bacon and Michael challenged others to do the Jump in a Lake challenge to raise monies for local charities. So far, over $2000 had been raised for the Coboconk Food Bank as of this video's release.

      City Council made a tribute dedicated to those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 in Kawartha Lakes and shared a tribute video that featured signs of love and support from residents throughout Kawartha Lakes, spreading words of encouragement to frontline workers and those affected by the pandemic.

      Staff at Fenelon Falls Secondary School created and shared a video message (a photo slideshow set to music) for their students. Messages read: "#Bobcaygeonstrong; FFSS students...stay home and stay strong! Be SAFE! Be STRONG! Let your character shine!; We all have different challenges to face, but we're in it together; …

      Natalie McMaster and family played "The St. Patty's Pick Me Up" for those who were not able to enjoy their traditional St. Patrick's Day habits due to COVID-19.

      Mayor Andy Letham shared a message for the public, urging residents not to panic, not to hoard, and be thankful for healthcare workers.

      Mayor Andy Letham provided a video update recapping the Special Council meeting held on the morning of March 17, 2020 and highlighting the municipality's business continuity plan

      A parade of cars honked past Ross Memorial Hospital on a rainy March 30, 2020 in support of the hospital staff and frontline workers.

      Mayor Letham reached out to City residents with a video message following the deaths of nine residents of Pinecrest Nursing Home due to COVID-19. He reiterated that only essential services continued in the municipality, that all municipal buildings were closed including parks and amenities, and that all non-essential businesses were …

      Mayor Letham issued a two-part message to residents in responses to the previous news release regarding payment of bills and utilities and to residents returning to the community from holidays outside of Canada.

      The Peterborough Singers were proud to be part of the Bobcaygeon (By the Tragically Hip) sing along in support of Bobcaygeon, Ontario and The Pinecrest Nursing Home as they continued to battle the COVID outbreak. Thanks to The Tragically Hits for organizing this sing. Our choir chose to sing along …