- January 15: City appeals to the public to stay home
The city appealed to the public to abide by the rules of the stay-at-home order to stop the spread of COVID-19, which would continue unchecked according to newly released modelling otherwise.
The city appealed to the public to abide by the rules of the stay-at-home order to stop the spread of COVID-19, which would continue unchecked according to newly released modelling …
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- January 18: Winter session aquatics, fitness and leisure programs cancelled
Following Ontario's stay-at-home order and to help protect the community from the spread of COVID-19, recreation facilities including recreation complexes, community centres, arenas, halls, parks and swimming pools were closed until further notice and programs were cancelled. Registered clients received full refunds.
Following Ontario's stay-at-home order and to help protect the community from the spread of COVID-19, recreation facilities including recreation complexes, community centres, arenas, halls, parks and swimming pools were closed …
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- January 19: Caressant Care outbreak grows to 4 cases in Lindsay, main streets like ghost towns, and unique contraption helps Fenelon Falls resident
COVID-19 cases grew to four confirmed cases at the Caressant Care Long-Term Care Home in Lindsay. Main streets in Bobcaygeon and Lindsay were just two examples of ghost town-like streets during the Second Lockdown period. Nancy (McCulla?), 62, received a family-built contraption to help get her back walking outside after …
COVID-19 cases grew to four confirmed cases at the Caressant Care Long-Term Care Home in Lindsay. Main streets in Bobcaygeon and Lindsay were just two examples of ghost town-like streets …
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- January 25: Words While We Wait
With National Poetry month approaching in April, the City announced a temporary public art project to help build a sense of place and shared understanding of pandemic experiences. The project "Words While We Wait" was project all residents could take part in by submitting poems and verses related to the …
With National Poetry month approaching in April, the City announced a temporary public art project to help build a sense of place and shared understanding of pandemic experiences. The project …
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- January 22: Pandemic Update insert included in January interim tax bills
A city pandemic update was included as part of the tax insert document sent to homes with interim property tax bills in January 2021 and was also available to download online.
A city pandemic update was included as part of the tax insert document sent to homes with interim property tax bills in January 2021 and was also available to download …
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- January 22: 'Evidence is now overwhelming' - 3 things to know about airborne COVID-19
A roundup of the research that acknowledged that the transmission of COVID-19 was possible via aerosolized respiratory microdroplets that could travel farther than the 2 metres/6 foot separation of social distancing.
A roundup of the research that acknowledged that the transmission of COVID-19 was possible via aerosolized respiratory microdroplets that could travel farther than the 2 metres/6 foot separation of social …
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- May 30, 2021: 'I'm not even supposed to be here' - Lindsay jail inmate shares his story from inside the COVID outbreak
Sitting in a jail cell at Central East Correctional Centre feels like waiting around for an inevitable fate of getting COVID-19, says one inmate.
Sitting in a jail cell at Central East Correctional Centre feels like waiting around for an inevitable fate of getting COVID-19, says one inmate.
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- May 31, 2021: Fenelon Falls Rotary Club vaccination clinic
Members of the Fenelon Falls Rotary Club screen arrivals for COVID-19 symptoms outside the Fenelon Falls Community Centre, where a COVID-19 vaccination clinic was hosted.
Members of the Fenelon Falls Rotary Club screen arrivals for COVID-19 symptoms outside the Fenelon Falls Community Centre, where a COVID-19 vaccination clinic was hosted.
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- August 27, 2021: Ross Memorial's COVID-19 vaccination clinic closes
The drive-thru vaccination clinic at the LEX is closing its doors after having administered more than 60 000 vaccine doses.
The drive-thru vaccination clinic at the LEX is closing its doors after having administered more than 60 000 vaccine doses.
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- October 13, 2021: Do you have your vaccine receipts readily accessible?
As of September 22nd, certain local establishments are required to ask for proof of your vaccination to allow your entry. We know it's been a frustrating time for everyone, small business owners included - so let's do our best to support them by being prepared and following the COVID protocols …
As of September 22nd, certain local establishments are required to ask for proof of your vaccination to allow your entry. We know it's been a frustrating time for everyone, small …
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- February 10: Arts, Culture and Heritage Recovery Fund
Kawartha Lakes recognized there were a variety of local volunteer based not-for-profit organizations that contributed to the community's arts, culture and heritage that were in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help provide relief, Council approved $100,000 for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund.
Kawartha Lakes recognized there were a variety of local volunteer based not-for-profit organizations that contributed to the community's arts, culture and heritage that were in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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- January 19: Kawartha Lakes Matters episode 7 - COVID-19 Locally
Vanessa Murphy and Mayor Andy Letham talk local COVID-19 numbers and what happens if the Hospitals get overwhelmed.
Vanessa Murphy and Mayor Andy Letham talk local COVID-19 numbers and what happens if the Hospitals get overwhelmed.
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- January 26: What to know for taxes if you worked from home
Ainsley Herlihey, General Manager and Bookkeeper at Income Tax Plus Inc. (Lindsay), explained what the public needed to know about tax credits related to working from during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ainsley Herlihey, General Manager and Bookkeeper at Income Tax Plus Inc. (Lindsay), explained what the public needed to know about tax credits related to working from during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- April 23, 2021: Kawartha Lakes Fire Department to receive $23,000 to address impacts of coronavirus
The Ontario Government says it is investing $60,000 to help Fire Services in Haliburton- Kawartha Lakes-Brock address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Kawartha Lakes Fire and Rescue will receive $23,000 according to MPP Laurie Scott.
The Ontario Government says it is investing $60,000 to help Fire Services in Haliburton- Kawartha Lakes-Brock address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Kawartha Lakes Fire and …
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- April 25, 2021: Health unit sees increased requests for mental health supports by parents
90 per cent increase in the demand for mental health supports from parents in the Kawartha Lakes region during the Covid-19 pandemic.
90 per cent increase in the demand for mental health supports from parents in the Kawartha Lakes region during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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- April 28, 2021: Northumberland, Kawartha seeing some improvement last week around COVID-19 activity
Northumberland and Kawartha areas are seeing improvements surrounding COVID-19 activity this week.
Northumberland and Kawartha areas are seeing improvements surrounding COVID-19 activity this week.
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- April 13, 2021: Diggin' Downtown Lindsay
A promotional video created during the COVID-19 pandemic while the Lindsay Downtown area was under heavy reconstruction. The video is one of many promotional materials made to support downtown businesses by driving viewers to shop local.
A promotional video created during the COVID-19 pandemic while the Lindsay Downtown area was under heavy reconstruction. The video is one of many promotional materials made to support downtown businesses …
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- March 4: Local Health Unit collaborates with health partners
Although the risk of becoming ill from COVID-19 remains low in Ontario, the local health unit and its community health partners continue to collaborate on plans should a case develop locally. Since COVID-19 was first identified in Ontario, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit ...
Although the risk of becoming ill from COVID-19 remains low in Ontario, the local health unit and its community health partners continue to collaborate on plans should a case develop …
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- March 9: Mayor Letham assures residents about local COVID-19 preparedness
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- EI/CERB Woes
What do you when you hear you are going to be laid off? I panicked. The same day I got that news, my husband and I had made a firm offer on our first home, a lucky find well below our max (and low) budget in this small town locked …
What do you when you hear you are going to be laid off? I panicked. The same day I got that news, my husband and I had made a firm …
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