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- December 21: Province says we are running out of room for COVID patients in hospitals but where have all the beds gone?VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 21 Dec 2020 Part of the Ontario Government's decision to implement a province-wide lockdown from December 26, 2020 to January 23, 2021 in Southern Ontario was the need to keep enough beds open in hospitals to care for COVID patients. In April 2020, the provincial government had announced that it added more acute …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 21 Dec 2020 Part of the Ontario Government's decision to implement a province-wide lockdown from December 26, 2020 to January 23, 2021 in Southern Ontario was the need to keep enough beds open …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 18: Coronavirus vaccine won't be available in Kawartha Lakes until 2021VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 18 Dec 2020 The local health unit said the COVID-19 vaccine would not be available in the area until 2021 as the limited 2020 supply was being first distributed to high-risk groups first. Priority was given to those in the Red-Control and Grey-Lockdown zones, focusing on health care workers and the most vulnerable …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 18 Dec 2020 The local health unit said the COVID-19 vaccine would not be available in the area until 2021 as the limited 2020 supply was being first distributed to high-risk groups first. …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 4: Province announces Kawartha Lakes going into coronavirus yellow on Monday December 7VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 4 Dec 2020 Kawartha Lakes moved into the Yellow zone on December 7, 2020. With the move into the Yellow-Control level, some of the key changes include: Restaurants/bars must close at midnight. Alcohol can no longer be sold or served after 11 pm. A limit of six people can be seated at one …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 4 Dec 2020 Kawartha Lakes moved into the Yellow zone on December 7, 2020. With the move into the Yellow-Control level, some of the key changes include: Restaurants/bars must close at midnight. Alcohol …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 16: Bobcaygeon Kinettes moved mountains to ensure Christmas dinner for widows continued despite pandemicWalker, Jennifer, Kawartha411.ca, 16 Dec 2020 The Bobcaygeon Kinette Club ensured their 53-year tradition of a Christmas dinner for local widows continued by hand delivering hot Christmas meals to 112 widows.Walker, Jennifer, Kawartha411.ca, 16 Dec 2020 The Bobcaygeon Kinette Club ensured their 53-year tradition of a Christmas dinner for local widows continued by hand delivering hot Christmas meals to 112 widows.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 17: Students in Woodville take part in "International Christmas Tour" placing candles at local cenotaphVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 17 Dec 2020 Wanting to give their students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 a more global look at how Christmas is celebrated, teachers at the school set up stations to inform them about celebration practices in five countries: Estonia, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, and Norway. One of these stations involved placing candles at the …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 17 Dec 2020 Wanting to give their students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 a more global look at how Christmas is celebrated, teachers at the school set up stations to inform them about …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 17: School Board recommends kids gather personal items from desks in case of switch to online learning in new yearVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 17 Dec 2020 The local public school board recommended that all students gather personal belongings from lockers and desks and bring them home for the Christmas holiday in case Ministry of Education decided to extend the break and have all schools closed beyond January 4, 2021.VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 17 Dec 2020 The local public school board recommended that all students gather personal belongings from lockers and desks and bring them home for the Christmas holiday in case Ministry of Education decided …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 16: New Shelter plans begin as 50 local homeless individuals displaced to local motel due to pandemicWalker, Jennifer, Kawartha411.ca, 16 Dec 2020 As a result of the pandemic, 50 homeless people were displaced from the local Lindsay homeless shelter. The shelter "A Place Called Home" (APCH) operated a 19 bed shelter, but was closed when the shelter officials decided that the shelter was not pandemic ready. Residents were moved to a local …Walker, Jennifer, Kawartha411.ca, 16 Dec 2020 As a result of the pandemic, 50 homeless people were displaced from the local Lindsay homeless shelter. The shelter "A Place Called Home" (APCH) operated a 19 bed shelter, but …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 9: Coronavirus outbreak declared at Extendicare in LindsayVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 9 Dec 2020 The local health unit declared an outbreak at the Extendicare Lindsay long-term care home.VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 9 Dec 2020 The local health unit declared an outbreak at the Extendicare Lindsay long-term care home.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- November 24: If you're in need with hungry mouths to feed, "You've Got a Friend"Walker, Jennifer, Kawartha411.ca, 24 Nov 2020 Ferguson founded "You've Got a Friend", a six-month pilot program to feed young families during the pandemic. With 20 volunteers, the program offered 1 hot meal per month to participants. According to Kawartha Lakes Food Source Community Engagement Coordinator Dorotheou, the number of people visiting food banks during summer 2020 …Walker, Jennifer, Kawartha411.ca, 24 Nov 2020 Ferguson founded "You've Got a Friend", a six-month pilot program to feed young families during the pandemic. With 20 volunteers, the program offered 1 hot meal per month to participants. …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- November 25: Women starved, confined and severely beaten as domestic violence increased locally during pandemic lockdownVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 25 Nov 2020 “Often the women were severely beaten, so much they needed medical attention. There were some who had been confined, starved and deprived of the necessities of life.” Carolyn Fox, Fund Development Coordinator at Women’s Resources in Lindsay told Kawartha 411 News. Kawartha Lakes Police say domestic violence calls increased by …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 25 Nov 2020 “Often the women were severely beaten, so much they needed medical attention. There were some who had been confined, starved and deprived of the necessities of life.” Carolyn Fox, Fund …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- November 19: Vaccines and Other Health Related Services offered at Local Schools CancelledWalker, Jennifer, Kawartha411.ca, 19 Nov 2020 S- Due to the pandemic, vaccines and other health services that were routinely offered in local schools were been cancelled. The local health unit was working to restructure how to offer them as a result of the pandemic.Walker, Jennifer, Kawartha411.ca, 19 Nov 2020 S- Due to the pandemic, vaccines and other health services that were routinely offered in local schools were been cancelled. The local health unit was working to restructure how to …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 28: Wife of Pinecrest Home resident dies of CoronavirusVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca (20150713), 28 Mar 2020 The nurses at Ross Memorial Hospital combed Jean Pollock’s hair, brushed her teeth and bathed her gently before she took her last breath [March 28] at 8:05am. Jean was in isolation, fighting Coronavirus since Monday. Her husband Ted is a resident at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon and Jean visited …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca (20150713), 28 Mar 2020 The nurses at Ross Memorial Hospital combed Jean Pollock’s hair, brushed her teeth and bathed her gently before she took her last breath [March 28] at 8:05am. Jean was in …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- April 4: Pinecrest resident who died of coronavirus loved sports, the outdoors, and his community but loved his family even moreVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca (20150713), 4 Apr 2020 S-91 year old Ted Pollock was a pretty big sports fan. He loved the Toronto Blue Jays but he was a “die hard” Toronto Maple Leaf’s fan according to his family. Pollock was the 22nd resident of Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon to die of Coronavirus. His family says he …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca (20150713), 4 Apr 2020 S-91 year old Ted Pollock was a pretty big sports fan. He loved the Toronto Blue Jays but he was a “die hard” Toronto Maple Leaf’s fan according to his …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 30: Health unit releases information on local coronavirus vaccine rolloutVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca (20150713), 30 Dec 2020 The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has released some information on the the rollout of the Coronavirus vaccine locally. A limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines is currently available and is being provided to high-risk groups first according to the Heath Unit. Priority is also being given to provide …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca (20150713), 30 Dec 2020 The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has released some information on the the rollout of the Coronavirus vaccine locally. A limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines is currently available …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 31: OPP restricting access to Kawartha Lakes detachmentVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca (20150713), 31 Dec 2020 The Ontario Provincial Police restricted access to its facilities, including detachments, across the province due to the Winter 2020 provincial lockdown.VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca (20150713), 31 Dec 2020 The Ontario Provincial Police restricted access to its facilities, including detachments, across the province due to the Winter 2020 provincial lockdown.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 31: Teachers receive instruction today for online learning protocols set to begin MondayVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca (20150713), 31 Dec 2020 Some local teachers have just today (December 31, 2020) received information from the province around the online learning protocols set to begin on Monday (January 4, 2021.)VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca (20150713), 31 Dec 2020 Some local teachers have just today (December 31, 2020) received information from the province around the online learning protocols set to begin on Monday (January 4, 2021.)Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 26: Ontario confirms first new cases of Coronavirus UK variantVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 26 Dec 2020 Ontario’s Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced the first two confirmed cases in Ontario of the COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK. This variant was been detected in multiple countries beyond the UK, including Denmark, Belgium, Australia and the Netherlands by this time. With inbound international travel, it …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 26 Dec 2020 Ontario’s Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced the first two confirmed cases in Ontario of the COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK. This variant was been detected in …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 28: Five new cases of coronavirus reported today in the City of Kawartha LakesVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 28 Dec 2020 The local health unit reported 5 new cases of COVID-19 in Kawartha Lakes. Active cases: 21 (increase of 5)VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 28 Dec 2020 The local health unit reported 5 new cases of COVID-19 in Kawartha Lakes. Active cases: 21 (increase of 5)Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- November 16: Municipal Services centre in Lindsay re-opens months after being closed due to CoronavirusVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 16 Nov 2020 The Municipal Service Centre in Lindsay reopened today after being closed for months during the COVID-19 pandemic and only provided limited services. City residents were able to pay taxes and utilities and purchase bus passes and transit tokens, bulk water cards, dog tags, and waste and recycling items. This was …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 16 Nov 2020 The Municipal Service Centre in Lindsay reopened today after being closed for months during the COVID-19 pandemic and only provided limited services. City residents were able to pay taxes and …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- November 16: Ontario reduces length of time most people must self-isolate due to CoronavirusVanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 16 Nov 2020 In its latest version of guidance documents, the Ministry of Health updated the clearance period for cases from a 14-day clearance period for all cases, to a 10-day clearance period for the majority of cases with mild to moderate illness and a 20-day clearance period for cases withsevere illness. The …VanMeer, Pamela, Kawartha411.ca, 16 Nov 2020 In its latest version of guidance documents, the Ministry of Health updated the clearance period for cases from a 14-day clearance period for all cases, to a 10-day clearance period …Kawartha Lakes Public Library