- April 3: Message from the Mayor
Mayor Andy Letham shares a video message with the public, strongly encouraging citizens to stay home.
Mayor Andy Letham shares a video message with the public, strongly encouraging citizens to stay home.
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- April 3: Sing 'Bobcaygeon' for Bobcaygeon
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.
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' …
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- March 17: Message from the Mayor
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
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
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- March 18: Irish Pick-me-up
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.
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.
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- March 19: Message from the Mayor
Mayor Andy Letham updated the municipality in a video message following a Council meeting. Council made provisions to ensure continued essential services, but Council would not meet again until at least the end of April. The Mayor asked for the public to be patient with staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Mayor Andy Letham updated the municipality in a video message following a Council meeting. Council made provisions to ensure continued essential services, but Council would not meet again until at …
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- March 16: Message from the Mayor
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 shared a message for the public, urging residents not to panic, not to hoard, and be thankful for healthcare workers.
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- April 5: Bobcaygeon Porch Sing in support of Pinecrest
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 …
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 …
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- July 8: Message from the Mayor
The mayor shared a message about the mandatory face mask order from the local health unit effective July 13, 2020 and the new burn ban that came into effect on July 8, 2020 at 11:59pm due to extreme hot and dry temperatures.
The mayor shared a message about the mandatory face mask order from the local health unit effective July 13, 2020 and the new burn ban that came into effect on …
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- LLF Lawyers LLP keeping clients safe in Bobcaygeon office
[Cheryl] Hi, I'm Cheryl [Adrianna] and I'm Adrianna. [Cheryl] And we just wanted to take a few minutes to tell you about what's been happening at LLF Lawyers in Bobcaygeon over the past few months. [Adrianna] Well, it's not been quiet. When it comes to legal issues, pandemic or not, …
[Cheryl] Hi, I'm Cheryl [Adrianna] and I'm Adrianna. [Cheryl] And we just wanted to take a few minutes to tell you about what's been happening at LLF Lawyers in Bobcaygeon …
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- July 15: Message from the Mayor
Mayor Letham shared a message with residents about mandatory mask wearing, Stage 3 reopenings, and opening new services.
Mayor Letham shared a message with residents about mandatory mask wearing, Stage 3 reopenings, and opening new services.
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- June 1: Lock 34, Fenelon Falls, opened
Lock Master Scott Worsley, Lock 34, Fenelon Falls, announced that the lock was open today and asked all boaters to practice 'nautical' distancing.
Lock Master Scott Worsley, Lock 34, Fenelon Falls, announced that the lock was open today and asked all boaters to practice 'nautical' distancing.
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- March 20: Mayor Letham issues two-part message
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.
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 …
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- March 24: City of Kawartha Lakes declares State of Emergency
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.
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 …
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- March 25: Mayor announces water/wastewater bill relief period
Mayor Letham announced that the City would continue to provide essential services, waiving all penalties for water and wastewater service changes for April and June, and provided a 60-day relief period for tax bills, extending the due date to be the end of June instead of the end of April.
Mayor Letham announced that the City would continue to provide essential services, waiving all penalties for water and wastewater service changes for April and June, and provided a 60-day relief …
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- Cottagers & Indians documentary
Hayden Taylor’s friend James Whetung has been cultivating wild rice on the Trent–Severn Waterway. A wild renegade in a fanboat, he has also sown discontent in the area. The Indigenous grandmothers whom he feeds, the water scientists with whom he consults, and those who buy his commercial product love the …
Hayden Taylor’s friend James Whetung has been cultivating wild rice on the Trent–Severn Waterway. A wild renegade in a fanboat, he has also sown discontent in the area. The Indigenous …
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- Stanley McIsaac
Video Interview taped in Chalk River Ontario. Stan describes what life was like growing up in Bissett Creek Ontario and shares information about his family.
Video Interview taped in Chalk River Ontario. Stan describes what life was like growing up in Bissett Creek Ontario and shares information about his family.
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- November 11: Remembrance Day 2020 in Bobcaygeon
A live broadcast of Bobcaygeon's Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Bobcaygeon Legion.
A live broadcast of Bobcaygeon's Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Bobcaygeon Legion.
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- November 11: Remembrance Day 2020 in Lindsay
The Lindsay Remembrance Day ceremony was attended by a reduced crowd due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Lindsay Remembrance Day ceremony was attended by a reduced crowd due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- November 12: Bobcaygeon Chest Fund donates almost $20,000 to the Legion
The Bobcaygeon Chest Fund donated almost $20,000 to the Bobcaygeon Legion so they can build an outdoor patio to help keep vets safe during COVID.
The Bobcaygeon Chest Fund donated almost $20,000 to the Bobcaygeon Legion so they can build an outdoor patio to help keep vets safe during COVID.
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- November 8: Local first responders help make little girl's COVID birthday extra special
Local police, fire and paramedics all came together on Thursday November 5 to help a Lindsay girl celebrate her birthday during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local police, fire and paramedics all came together on Thursday November 5 to help a Lindsay girl celebrate her birthday during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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