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- July 3: More farmers' markets set to openLindsay Advocate, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 3 Jul 2020 The Fenelon Falls Farmers' Market and a Bobcaygeon Vendors' Market (hosted by the Bobcaygeon Agricultural Society) opened July 3, 2020 and July 4, 2020 respectively. The Bobcaygeon Farmers' Market continued to offer an Online Market with select vendors offering pick-ups and online ordering. They joined the Lindsay and Kinmount Farmers' …Lindsay Advocate, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 3 Jul 2020 The Fenelon Falls Farmers' Market and a Bobcaygeon Vendors' Market (hosted by the Bobcaygeon Agricultural Society) opened July 3, 2020 and July 4, 2020 respectively. The Bobcaygeon Farmers' Market continued …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- July 3: Eleven unresolved community cases of COVID-19 in cityRoderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 3 Jul 2020 The local district health unit reported that there remained 11 unresolved COVID-19 cases in Kawartha Lakes, all of whom were self-isolating in their homes. The health unit followed up with all 11 people daily to ensure they continued to follow all measures. Individuals who failed to self-isolate as required were …Roderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 3 Jul 2020 The local district health unit reported that there remained 11 unresolved COVID-19 cases in Kawartha Lakes, all of whom were self-isolating in their homes. The health unit followed up with …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- July 8: Health unit further clarifies mandatory mask announcementLindsay Advocate, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 8 Jul 2020 The local district health unit clarified the mandatory mask announcement made July 7, 2020 and to come into effect on July 13, 2020. They clarified what was meant by a commercial establishment (with some examples) and which establishments do not fall under the commercial designations and thus do not fall …Lindsay Advocate, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 8 Jul 2020 The local district health unit clarified the mandatory mask announcement made July 7, 2020 and to come into effect on July 13, 2020. They clarified what was meant by a …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- July 7: The Reopening Mantra - Do the right thing and let the rest goPayne, Nancy, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 7 Jul 2020 Nancy Payne visited Bobcaygeon and described her experience with how others around her practiced (or failed to practice) good physical distancing measures, her surprise at being thanked for wearing a mask (were others not doing so?) and her concern over a large gathered group of people in early 20s, hoping …Payne, Nancy, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 7 Jul 2020 Nancy Payne visited Bobcaygeon and described her experience with how others around her practiced (or failed to practice) good physical distancing measures, her surprise at being thanked for wearing a …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- July 5: Need a break? Boys & Girls Club summer camps are ready to goMorris, Jamie, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 5 Jul 2020 The Boys & Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes modified the structure and limits of its summer camp offerings to meet provincial health and safety requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person summer camps were limited to four groups of 10 each week (nine campers and 1 leader) and the set of …Morris, Jamie, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 5 Jul 2020 The Boys & Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes modified the structure and limits of its summer camp offerings to meet provincial health and safety requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Imperial Stylish Fit alters tailoring business to make face masksRoderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 13 Jul 2020 Imperial Stylish Fit alteration and tailoring got creative and sewed face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, selling them through contactless sales at their shop at 60 Russell Street in Lindsay.Roderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 13 Jul 2020 Imperial Stylish Fit alteration and tailoring got creative and sewed face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, selling them through contactless sales at their shop at 60 Russell Street in Lindsay.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- July 16: Health unit updates mask use instructions as more places openRoderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 16 Jul 2020 The local district health unit updated their mask use instructions for the mandatory mask order for Stage 3, beginning July 17, 2020. Masks were allowed to be removed in indoor spaces when you were seated in place (ie. at your table at a restaurant, in your seat at a theatre. …Roderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 16 Jul 2020 The local district health unit updated their mask use instructions for the mandatory mask order for Stage 3, beginning July 17, 2020. Masks were allowed to be removed in indoor …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- June 1: City pivots on how it might eliminate deficitWinter, Kirk, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 1 Jun 2020 The City changed how its ideas on how to pay down the COVID-19 induced budget shortfall of $3.2 million. Options offered included applying a possible $3 million budget surplus from 2019 against the 2020 deficit or taking surplus from the 2020 winter control budget and applying it against the COVID-19-related …Winter, Kirk, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 1 Jun 2020 The City changed how its ideas on how to pay down the COVID-19 induced budget shortfall of $3.2 million. Options offered included applying a possible $3 million budget surplus from …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- July 28: Are we masking up? Lindsay pharmacist says 'yes'Roderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 28 Jul 2020 Local pharmacist Cathy Puffer said that before the health unit's mandatory face mask or covering rule came into effect, approximately 60% of her clients wore masks. As of day one of the rule, she was surprised to see 99% following it and those that came without masks either purchased a …Roderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 28 Jul 2020 Local pharmacist Cathy Puffer said that before the health unit's mandatory face mask or covering rule came into effect, approximately 60% of her clients wore masks. As of day one …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- June 5: Two local businesses that adapted quickly to new realityGeelen, Dennis, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 5 Jun 2020 A description of how two downtown Lindsay businesses rapidly pivoted their business models to continue serving their customers, keep their businesses open, and give back to their community.Geelen, Dennis, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 5 Jun 2020 A description of how two downtown Lindsay businesses rapidly pivoted their business models to continue serving their customers, keep their businesses open, and give back to their community.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- July 22: Mayor hints that limiting arena openings might be path for council to save moneyWinter, Kirk, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 22 Jul 2020 The Mayor focused a good portion of his weekly press scrum on addressing the issue of the city's pandemic-inspired $2.5 million operating deficit and just how that deficit might be dealt with. He was hopeful that after the province would offer matching funds after a recent announcement of federal funding …Winter, Kirk, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 22 Jul 2020 The Mayor focused a good portion of his weekly press scrum on addressing the issue of the city's pandemic-inspired $2.5 million operating deficit and just how that deficit might be …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- June 4: Letham hopes Kawartha Lakes on early re-open list from ProvinceWinter, Kirk, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 4 Jun 2020 As Ontario announced it would move forward with a regional approach to re-open the economy as the COVID-19 pandemic lingered, Mayor Letham hoped Kawartha Lakes would be included on that early re-open list. Kawartha Lakes did make the reopening list and was amongst the first health unit districts to reopen …Winter, Kirk, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 4 Jun 2020 As Ontario announced it would move forward with a regional approach to re-open the economy as the COVID-19 pandemic lingered, Mayor Letham hoped Kawartha Lakes would be included on that …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- June 4: A people's new economic normalPerry, Mike, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 4 Jun 2020 Guest columnist Mike Perry on how we can't go back to 'normal' again when it comes to the economy, how it's run, how it serves people and how it protects those who need help.Perry, Mike, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 4 Jun 2020 Guest columnist Mike Perry on how we can't go back to 'normal' again when it comes to the economy, how it's run, how it serves people and how it protects …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- July 24: Memorial blanket for COVID-19 victims to contain more than 9,000 squaresKeesmaat, Sylvia, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 24 Jul 2020 Knitters were recruited from across Canada to make knitted 12 by 12-inch squares, one for each person who died in Canada due to the pandemic. The wool blanket had approximately 9,000 squares and weighed 1,500 lbs (680 kg). It is planned to tour the blanket across Canada starting January 2021 …Keesmaat, Sylvia, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 24 Jul 2020 Knitters were recruited from across Canada to make knitted 12 by 12-inch squares, one for each person who died in Canada due to the pandemic. The wool blanket had approximately …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- July 23: Community Foundation disperses emergency support money from Canadian governmentRoderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 23 Jul 2020 The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes dispersed $136,400 from the Emergency Community Support Fund designed to support local charities responding to COVID-19 in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada, and the Canadian Red Cross. Agencies who received funds included Community Care of Kawartha Lakes, Tri-County Community …Roderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 23 Jul 2020 The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes dispersed $136,400 from the Emergency Community Support Fund designed to support local charities responding to COVID-19 in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- June 3: Council to allow residents to attend council meetings electronicallyRoderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 3 Jun 2020 City Council amended a procedural by-law to allow people to attend and participate in council meetings electronically post-pandemic.Roderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 3 Jun 2020 City Council amended a procedural by-law to allow people to attend and participate in council meetings electronically post-pandemic.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- May 23, 2021: Board asks parents if they want back to school in person, or online once again for fallWinter, Kirk, Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns, 201804), 23 May 2021 With planning for the 2021-2021 school year in full swing for Trillium Lakelands District School Board, parents are being asked whether they would like their students in brick and mortar schools or virtual classrooms for the upcoming school year.Winter, Kirk, Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns, 201804), 23 May 2021 With planning for the 2021-2021 school year in full swing for Trillium Lakelands District School Board, parents are being asked whether they would like their students in brick and mortar …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- May 28, 2021: RMH reaches 25,000 inoculations of vaccinesLindsay Advocate, Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns, 201804), 28 May 2021 Ross Memorial Hospital celebrates 25 000 doses of coronavirus vaccine being administered to members of the community at the hospital's COVID-19 vaccination clinic.Lindsay Advocate, Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns, 201804), 28 May 2021 Ross Memorial Hospital celebrates 25 000 doses of coronavirus vaccine being administered to members of the community at the hospital's COVID-19 vaccination clinic.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 17: COVID-19 making the grueling experience of dying or grieving even more painfulPayne, Nancy, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 17 Dec 2020 While the upheaval caused by COVID-19 to the economy, education and daily life tended to dominate the public conversation, the pandemic had also profoundly altered the way people lived with and died from other causes, as well as changing how we were able to mourn and bid farewell to those …Payne, Nancy, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 17 Dec 2020 While the upheaval caused by COVID-19 to the economy, education and daily life tended to dominate the public conversation, the pandemic had also profoundly altered the way people lived with …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- December 2: City decides against refund of 2019 surplus, will keep for reservesWinter, Kirk, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 2 Dec 2020 By a unanimous vote, council endorsed a report from senior staff the recommended against a return to taxpayers of the $3 million surplus from the 2019 budget in the form of a tax rebate.Winter, Kirk, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 2 Dec 2020 By a unanimous vote, council endorsed a report from senior staff the recommended against a return to taxpayers of the $3 million surplus from the 2019 budget in the form …Kawartha Lakes Public Library