Here’s an update on COVID-19 cases in Ontario as well as in the greater Kawarthas region.
Ontario is reporting 192 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest single day increase in the past 2 weeks for the second day in a row. Of Ontario’s 34 health units, 9 are reporting double-digit increases — Toronto (43), Peel (25), York (18), Waterloo (18), Durham (11), Hamilton (11), Ottawa (10), Simcoe Muskoka (10), and Grey Bruce (10) — and 11 are reporting no new cases at all.
The seven-day average of daily cases has increased by 4 to 160.
Hospitalizations have decreased by 3 to 137, the number of ICU patients has decreased by 4 to 136, and the number of patients on ventilators remains unchanged at 84. Ontario is reporting 1 new COVID-related death.
More than 18.7 million vaccine doses have been administered, an increase of 120,231 from yesterday, with almost 8.4 million people fully vaccinated, an increase of 102,648 from yesterday, representing almost 57% of Ontario’s total population.
COVID-19 cases in Ontario from June 22 – July 22, 2021. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day rolling average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions in Ontario from June 22 – July 22, 2021. The red line is the daily number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, the dotted green line is a five-day rolling average of hospitalizations, and the purple line is the daily number of patients with COVID-19 in ICUs. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario from June 22 – July 22, 2021. The red line is the cumulative number of daily doses administered and the green line is the cumulative number of people fully vaccinated with two doses of vaccine. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
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There are 10 new cases to report in the greater Kawarthas region, including 9 in Kawartha Lakes over the past 2 days and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward. There are no new cases in Peterborough, Northumberland, or Haliburton.
An additional 12 cases in the region have been resolved, including 11 in Kawartha Lakes over the past 2 days and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Regional active cases have decreased by 2 in Kawartha Lakes and remain the same in Peterborough, Hastings Prince Edward, and Haliburton.
There are currently 28 active cases in the greater Kawarthas region, a decrease of 2 from yesterday, including 13 in Kawartha Lakes, 9 in Hastings Prince Edward (1 in Quinte West, 1 in Belleville, 1 in Tyendinaga & Deseronto, 1 in Prince Edward County, 4 in Central Hastings, and 1 in North Hastings), 5 in Peterborough, and 1 in Haliburton. There are no active cases in Northumberland.
Since the pandemic began in the greater Kawarthas region, there have been 1,627 confirmed positive cases in the Peterborough area (1,601 resolved with 22 deaths), 1,152 in the City of Kawartha Lakes (1,094 resolved with 58 deaths), 946 in Northumberland County (929 resolved with 17 deaths), 123 in Haliburton County (121 resolved with 1 death), and 1,146 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties (1,126 resolved with 11 deaths). The most recent two deaths were reported in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes on June 29.
The beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area. (Photo: Township of Selwyn)
Every Friday during swimming season, we post The Beach Report™ — our weekly report of the results of water quality testing at beaches in the greater Kawarthas region — and update it throughout the week as conditions change.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health officials recommend staying home if you feel sick, visiting a beach close to your home to avoid unnecessary travel, bringing hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes, and maintaining at least two metres of physical distance from other beachgoers.
As of Thursday, July 29, the following beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming:
Centennial Park Beach – West (Kawartha Lakes)
Elvin Johnson Park – Algonquin Highlands (Haliburton County)
Harwood Waterfront & Dock – Hamilton (Northumberland County)
Tweed Park – Stoco Lake (Hastings County)
Note: Victoria Park beach in Cobourg is now open on weekends and statutory holidays.
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Below are the complete results of water quality testing at beaches in the City and County Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, Northumberland County, and Hastings County and Prince Edward County.
In the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Public Health Inspectors sample the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day, and public beaches in the County of Peterborough are sampled at least once a week (except for Chandos Beach, Quarry Bay Beach, and White?s Beach which are sampled at least once in June, July, and August).
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit provides weekly testing results for beaches in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County. Testing is based on the most recent test results from the provincial lab in Peterborough for water samples taken from these beaches.
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health provides weekly testing results for beaches in Hastings County and Prince Edward County.
During the summer, local health units sample water at area beaches and test for bacteria such as E. coli to determine if the water quality at a beach is safe for public use. Popular beaches, like the beach at Roger’s Cove in Peterborough’s East City, are tested every business day while most other beaches are tested weekly. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)
Important note
The following test results may not reflect current water quality conditions. Water samples can take one to three days to process and heavy rainfall, high winds or wave activity, large numbers of waterfowl near a beach, or large numbers of swimmers can rapidly change water quality.
You should always check current conditions before deciding to use a beach. You should also monitor other factors that might suggest a beach is unsafe to use, such as floating debris, oil, discoloured water, bad odours, and excessive weed growth.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has reported a privacy breach, in which a mass email sent to around 500 residents in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton exposed their email addresses to anyone who received the email.
The health unit sent the email, which related to COVID-19 vaccine appointments, to email addresses provided by people when booking their initial appointments.
Because of the way the email was sent, the email addresses of all recipients were included in each copy of the email.
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“We take this issue very seriously and sincerely apologize for this incident,” says medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking in a media release.
“We are reaching out to affected individuals and also working internally to ensure there is no repeat of this situation.”
The health unit, which has reported the privacy breach to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, is asking anyone who received a copy of the email to not forward it to any other person or third party and to delete the copy immediately.
Anyone who needs to contact the health unit can do so at info@hkpr.on.ca or 1-866-888-4577 ext. 5020.
Here’s an update on COVID-19 cases in Ontario as well as in the greater Kawarthas region.
Ontario is reporting 185 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest single day increase in the past 2 weeks. Of Ontario’s 34 health units, 9 are reporting double-digit increases — Grey Bruce (22), Toronto (18), Hamilton (17), Peel (13), Waterloo (13), Durham (11), York (11), Halton (10), and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (10) — and 9 are reporting no new cases at all.
The seven-day average of daily cases has increased by 6 to 156.
Hospitalizations have increased by 1 to 140, the number of ICU patients has decreased by 4 to 140, and the number of patients on ventilators has risen by 14 to 84.
Ontario is reporting 7 new COVID-related deaths, with none in long-term care homes.
More than 18.6 million vaccine doses have been administered, an increase of 125,166 from yesterday, with almost 8.3 million people fully vaccinated, an increase of 107,238 from yesterday, representing almost 56% of Ontario’s total population.
COVID-19 cases in Ontario from June 21 – July 21, 2021. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day rolling average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions in Ontario from June 21 – July 21, 2021. The red line is the daily number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, the dotted green line is a five-day rolling average of hospitalizations, and the purple line is the daily number of patients with COVID-19 in ICUs. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario from June 21 – July 21, 2021. The red line is the cumulative number of daily doses administered and the green line is the cumulative number of people fully vaccinated with two doses of vaccine. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
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There are 2 new cases to report in the greater Kawarthas region, including 1 in Peterborough and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
As of this week, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is now only providing updates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Thursday’s numbers will be included in Friday’s update. Beginning next week, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health will also only provide updates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
An additional 3 cases in the region have been resolved, including 2 in Hastings Prince Edward and 1 in Peterborough.
Regional active cases have decreased by 1 in Hastings Prince Edward and remain the same in Peterborough.
There are currently 30 active cases in the greater Kawarthas region, a decrease of 1 from yesterday, including 15 in Kawartha Lakes, 9 in Hastings Prince Edward (1 in Quinte West, 1 in Belleville, 1 in Tyendinaga & Deseronto, 1 in Prince Edward County, 4 in Central Hastings, and 1 in North Hastings), 5 in Peterborough, and 1 in Haliburton. There are no active cases in Northumberland.
Since the pandemic began in the greater Kawarthas region, there have been 1,627 confirmed positive cases in the Peterborough area (1,601 resolved with 22 deaths), 1,143 in the City of Kawartha Lakes (1,083 resolved with 58 deaths), 946 in Northumberland County (929 resolved with 17 deaths), 123 in Haliburton County (121 resolved with 1 death), and 1,145 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties (1,125 resolved with 11 deaths). The most recent two deaths were reported in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes on June 29.
Detail from a aerial photo by Peterborough-based drone and video production team Unmanned of the landmark High Street water tower in Peterborough, as work continues to rehabilitate the 64-year-old water tank and tower to extend its useful life. (Photo courtesy of Unmanned)
Peterborough’s landmark water tower is getting a facelift.
Peterborough-based drone and video production company Unmanned has shared aerial photos and footage on its Instagram account of the ongoing rehabilitation of the High Street water tower.
Unmanned was hired to document the work by Burlington-based Landmark Structures Co., which has been contracted by the Peterborough Utilities Commission to replace the internal and external coatings of the water tank to extend its useful life.
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“The High Street water tower is one of the main symbols we think of when we think about Peterborough,” Kyle Christie, chief marketing officer of Unmanned, tells kawarthaNOW. “We are very excited to be documenting the progress of its restoration. We believe in the potential this city has, and seeing the tower brought back to life is a testament to what Peterborough can be.”
The High Street water tower, which was constructed in 1957, stands around 32 metres tall (105 feet) and has a capacity of 4,500 cubic metres of water (one million gallons).
The $3.5-million project to replace the water tank’s coatings began in April and is expected to be completed in October. The work also includes miscellaneous health and safety upgrades to the tower.
Scaffolding surrounds the landmark High Street water tower in Peterborough in these two photos by Peterborough-based drone and video production team Unmanned. The project to rehabilitate the water tank and tower began in April and is expected to be completed in October. Unmanned was hired to document the work by Landmark Structures Co., which was contracted by Peterborough Utilities Commission to complete the $3.5-million project. (Photos courtesy of Unmanned)
A similar project was completed in 2019 for the Sherbrooke Street water tower, which was constructed in 1983. Once completed, the Sherbrooke Street water tower became glossy white rather than powder blue and now features the City of Peterborough’s “water bacon” logo.
According to the Peterborough Utilities Commission, treated water is stored at various locations throughout the city in underground reservoirs and elevated storage tanks.
The stored water is used to supplement supply during times of high water demand and in emergency situations such as firefighting.
The High Street water tower in Peterborough before the rehabilitation project began (left), and the Sherbrooke Street water tower (right) after a similar project was completed in 2019. (Photos from Peterborough Utilities Commission website)
Unmanned was co-founded by Kyle Christie and chief executive officer Felipe Gutierrez in April 2020.
The full-service video production company, which also serves Toronto and the GTA, creates both on-ground and above-ground footage for film, television, and advertising.
Over three days, 18 volunteers moved 37 cubic yards of material to create this new 100-square-metre Depave Paradise garden in Lakefield, at Winfield Shores Harbour. The goal of Depave Paradise is to use people power to remove pavement and allow rain to soak into the ground where it lands. This reduces localized flooding and improves the health of urban watersheds. (Photo: Genevieve Ramage)
Green spaces are an integral part of our urban ecosystems and critical for public health.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s column is Hayley Goodchild, Neighbourhood and Residential Program Coordinator.
A 2019 assessment of the City of Peterborough’s existing municipal parks and open space found a shortage of neighbourhood park space in Peterborough as a whole, with disproportionate gaps in some neighbourhoods. The report recommends a strategy for increasing and protecting urban green space into the future.
But not all green spaces are created equal. For example, expansive lawns offer limited ecological value and require a lot of energy and resources to maintain.
With less than a decade remaining to prevent catastrophic climate collapse, it is critical that we not only add more green space to our cities, but also enhance the ecological quality of green spaces too. This week, we look at two GreenUP projects doing just that.
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Winfield Shores Depave Paradise
GreenUP recently completed its first Depave Paradise project in Lakefield, in partnership with Winfield Shores Harbour and the Township of Selwyn. This 100-square-metre ‘pocket park’ is located at the entrance to Winfield Shores Harbour on Stewart Drive, near the headwaters of the Otonabee River.
It took 18 committed volunteers and three days to unleash the soil and build a garden where there used to be asphalt.
The goal of Depave Paradise is to use people power to remove pavement and allow rain to soak into the ground where it lands. This reduces localized flooding and improves the health of urban watersheds. The Winfield Shores pocket park will divert approximately 75,000 litres of rainwater from the stormwater system each year. That’s the equivalent of 340 GreenUP rain barrels!
Before-and-after photos of the first Depave Paradise project in Lakefield, at Winfield Shores Harbour. (Photos: Genevieve Ramage)
Removing asphalt creates opportunities for additional ecological and social benefits. For example, the trees and shrubs planted at Winfield Shores will take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, particularly when they’re young and growing quickly. The shade they create will offer respite to pedestrians on hot summer days.
“The Township of Selwyn is excited to collaborate with GreenUP and Green Communities Canada to bring the first Depave Paradise project to the County of Peterborough,” says Hillary Bradshaw, the township’s climate change coordinator. “It’s a great example of a rain ready garden that promotes water conservation.”
“By removing asphalt and planting native species, it demonstrates how residents can incorporate water-conscious landscape design on their own properties,” she adds. “It also supports the township’s commitment with Bee City Canada,: planting native perennial and tree species, and promoting pesticide-free gardening.”
Volunteer Bill Stewart begins removing asphalt during the Depave Paradise project in Lakefield. Stewart’s family once owned the farm that preceded the construction of Winfield Shores on this site. (Photo: Genevieve Ramage)
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Therapy Garden at Five Counties Children’s Centre
Back in the City of Peterborough, GreenUP has been working with Five Counties Children’s Centre to transform their backyard into a biodiverse outdoor space that can support extended therapeutic and clinical services.
A year ago, this space was an underused area of lawn and a few aging trees. Last fall, we began the transformation: sheet mulching large areas to create garden beds.
On June 25th, 13 Five Counties staff and volunteers planted more than 900 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials as the next step in the process.
Volunteers plant the calming prairie area of the new therapy garden at Five Counties Children’s Centre. (Photo: Genevieve Ramage)
Each area in the garden provides different opportunities for therapeutic programming. For example, a prairie-inspired area with prairie dropseed, pale purple coneflower, and mountain mint, amongst other plants, will invite children to engage all their senses.
In another area, clambering up a grassy mound will develop children’s gross motor skills, and give them a different perspective of the garden.
These areas don’t simply provide different therapeutic opportunities. They create distinct microhabitats that support a greater diversity of pollinators and other wildlife over time. The oak, pine, cedar, serviceberries, and redbuds that we’ve planted will maintain the existing canopy as mature trees reach the end of their lives.
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As with Depave Paradise, there are many secondary benefits to the project. For staff and volunteers, getting their hands in the dirt can be a form of nature therapy in and of itself.
“It’s been a terrific experience working with GreenUP,” says Scott Pepin, CEO of Five Counties Children’s Centre. “We have a lot in common. Both organizations are about investing in our future.”
“Through demonstration projects like this, GreenUP shows us how we can take climate action in our own backyards to provide a sustainable and vibrant future for today’s youth — including at Five Counties, where we provide our kids with therapies and treatment for them to grow and build abilities for life.”
Scott Pepin, CEO of Five Counties Children’s Centre, plants trees, shrubs, and perennials in the new Therapy Garden. (Photo: Genevieve Ramage)
These larger-scale projects are intended as demonstrations for how many smaller actions in our backyards can collectively create a large impact. Urban green spaces can provide ecological and social benefits no matter their size.
For ideas of how you can enhance your green spaces at home, check out GreenUP’s Sustainable Landscaping Guide. Residents of the City of Peterborough can discover our Water Wise program and the City of Peterborough’s Rain Garden Subsidy. Residents of Selwyn Township can check out their Rain Ready program.
Depave Paradise is a program of Green Communities Canada, funded: Ontario Trillium Foundation. We want to thank Battlefield Equipment Rentals, Fairview Trucking, Millmaster Custom Sawmill, Mortlock Construction, Scott’s Concrete, and the Township of Selwyn for generously donating their time and materials.
Here’s an update on COVID-19 cases in Ontario as well as in the greater Kawarthas region.
Ontario is reporting 135 new COVID-19 cases today, with 5 of Ontario’s 34 health units reporting double-digit increases — Toronto (26), Peel (16), Durham (13), Waterloo (12), and Middlesex-London (10) — and 12 health units reporting no new cases at all.
The seven-day average of daily cases has decreased by 2 to 150.
Hospitalizations have decreased by 7 to 139, the number of ICU patients has decreased by 4 to 145, and the number of patients on ventilators has dropped by 28 to 70.
Ontario is reporting 4 new COVID-related deaths, with 1 death in a long-term care home.
Almost 18.5 million vaccine doses have been administered, an increase of 140,491 from yesterday, with almost 8.2 million people fully vaccinated, an increase of 123,005 from yesterday, representing over 55% of Ontario’s total population.
COVID-19 cases in Ontario from June 20 – July 20, 2021. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day rolling average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions in Ontario from June 20 – July 20, 2021. The red line is the daily number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, the dotted green line is a five-day rolling average of hospitalizations, and the purple line is the daily number of patients with COVID-19 in ICUs. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario from June 20 – July 20, 2021. The red line is the cumulative number of daily doses administered and the green line is the cumulative number of people fully vaccinated with two doses of vaccine. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
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In the greater Kawarthas region, there are 4 new cases to report in Kawartha Lakes over the past 2 days. There are no new cases in Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton, or Hastings Prince Edward.
There is 1 new COVID-related ICU admission in Peterborough.
An additional 5 cases in the region have been resolved, including 2 in Peterborough, 2 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Regional active cases have increased by 2 in Kawartha Lakes, decreased by 2 in Peterborough and by 1 in Hastings Prince Edward, and remain the same in Haliburton.
There are currently 31 active cases in the greater Kawarthas region, a decrease of 1 from yesterday, including 15 in Kawartha Lakes, 10 in Hastings Prince Edward (1 in Quinte West, 3 in Belleville, 1 in Tyendinaga & Deseronto, 4 in Central Hastings, and 1 in North Hastings), 5 in Peterborough, and 1 in Haliburton. There are no active cases in Northumberland.
Since the pandemic began in the greater Kawarthas region, there have been 1,627 confirmed positive cases in the Peterborough area (1,600 resolved with 22 deaths), 1,143 in the City of Kawartha Lakes (1,083 resolved with 58 deaths), 946 in Northumberland County (929 resolved with 17 deaths), 123 in Haliburton County (121 resolved with 1 death), and 1,144 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties (1,123 resolved with 11 deaths). The most recent two deaths were reported in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes on June 29.
Liftlock Paddle Co. in Peterborough offers kayak, stand-up paddleboard, and canoe rentals for the entire family. Owner Taryn Grieder says double kayaks are perfect for parents with small children. She often takes her three-year-old son Zack with her to search for wildlife like these ducks at Beavermead Park. (Photo courtesy of Liftlock Paddle Co.)
While the pandemic has negatively affected many businesses, it has also increased the demand for outdoor recreational activities people can enjoy close to home — and businesses like Liftlock Paddle Co. in Peterborough are seeing the benefits.
Owner Taryn Grieder offers rentals for kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and canoes, as well as water raft floating mat and a pedal boat.
To rent from Liftlock Paddle Co., customers make a reservation on the company’s website at liftlockpaddleco.ca. At your reservation time, Greider will meet you at the launch point with your equipment.
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Customers can choose whether they’d like to paddle through the Ashburnham lift lock and the world-famous Peterborough Lift Lock, or explore nearby Little Lake — perhaps with the aim of spotting some wildlife.
“Beavermead Park has the nicest little river,” notes Grieder. “Motor boats can’t go there, so it’s a perfect spot to do hourly rentals.”
As for the lift lock tour, Grieder says it is a terrific way to go through the locks, especially if you haven’t done them before. Although the complete route takes about two and a half hours, Grieder assures it’s an easy paddle since many kids have done it.
Kayakers enjoy a sunset on Little Lake in Peterborough. Paddling is a physically distanced outdoor recreational activity, and Liftlock Paddle Co. is now offering adult social paddles every Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Liftlock Paddle Co.)
At the end of your reservation, customers meet Grieder back at the launch point, where she will collect her equipment. All rentals include a personal flotation device (PFD). For COVID-19 safety, equipment is power washed and sanitized between uses.
For families, parents can take their kids in double or tandem kayaks ride for free. Grieder takes her three-year-old son with her in a double kayak all the time.
“It’s so great for kids because these kayaks have little kid seats in the front,” Greider explains. “They’re like a little captain. My son loves that, so he’ll come out with me all the time. We’ll always go turtle hunting.”
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According to Grieder, her older son, who is almost nine, also loves to kayak. For children and youth aged six to 17, Liftlock Paddle Co. offers a junior paddlers program where Grieder leads groups of kids through the lift lock route.
If only a single child is signed up for a session, Grieder has her oldest son join them. During their busy summer season, Grieder and her sons are on the water kayaking almost daily.
“They don’t even know how lucky they are,” Grieder laughs. “I would have loved to do that as a kid. They’re down at the boat launch with me every day.”
Dogs are welcome when you are renting canoes and kayaks from Liftlock Paddle Co. in Peterborough. Pictured is owner Taryn Grieder’s husband Nick with their dog. (Photo courtesy of Liftlock Paddle Co.)
Grieder says she originally created her company in part to offer the experience of kayaking to her own children.
“It all started because I wanted to do it with my kids,” Grieder says. “I thought it would be something so cool to do.”
After cultivating the idea of a boat rental company from travelling abroad, Grieder had her first season of rentals in 2020.
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“I’m a big traveller, and I’ve always looked for cool stuff to do,” says Grieder, who also teaches at Trent University and Fleming College. “I went to San Diego, and they have kayak rentals, and it was cool because they had caves and sea lions. When I moved to Peterborough, I thought the lift locks were so cool. I saw kayaks on them one day and thought, ‘Huh, I want to kayak the liftlocks.'”
Liftlock Paddle Co. grew from there to become a company with a loyal base of regular customers, continually growing both in supporters and offerings.
Many people living in Peterborough have not experienced travelling through the city’s lift locks and paddling its waterways. Liftlock Paddle Co. makes it easy and memorable to do so, especially since you don’t have to worry about transporting the equipment you rent.
Liftlock Paddle Co. has a junior paddlers program for children aged six to 17. Grieder will take small groups on a guided river tour. Weeknight and weekend time slot are available. Grieder’s oldest son Luka often comes along for junior paddles. (Photo courtesy of Liftlock Paddle Co.)
“There are a few people who come every week,” Grieder remarks. “We just want people to get out and go see how awesome Peterborough is.”
Unlike other businesses, Greider’s company has not seen many impacts from the pandemic — other than having to sanitize equipment. Many people have embraced outdoor activities for both fun and fitness, and paddling is a way people can enjoy the outdoors while maintaining physical distancing.
Because paddling naturally lends itself to physical distancing, Grieder recently decided to expand her offerings by introducing adult social paddles every Sunday at 4 p.m.
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Participants have the chance to safely socialize and enjoy paddling around the river together for an hour and a half.
“Anyone can come kayaking,” Grieder urges. “I want people to come because it’s really fun.”
To explore Liftlock Paddle Co.’s offerings, pricing, and to make a reservation, visit liftlockpaddleco.ca. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
With Little Lake and its tributaries located in the heart of Peterborough, there are lots of opportunities to spot wildlife. Paddlers will often encounter turtles, according to Liftlock Paddle Co. owner Taryn Grieder. (Photo courtesy of Liftlock Paddle Co.)
Sandra Oh stars in the new Netflix comedy series The Chair, where she plays the first female and woman of colour to chair a university's failing English department. It premieres on Netflix on Friday, August 20th. (Photo: Netflix)
Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada. Here are some highlights of what’s coming to Netflix in August.
The Chair is a new six-part comedy series starring Ontario-born Sandra Oh (Killing Eve, Grey’s Anatomy) as the first female and woman of colour to chair the failing English department at the fictional Pembroke University. It premieres on Netflix on Friday, August 20th.
Also premiering on August 20th is the Netflix film Sweet Girl, starring Jason Momoa as a devoted husband who vows justice against the pharmaceutical company responsible for pulling a potentially life saving drug from the market just before his wife dies from cancer, while protecting his daughter (Isabela Merced) from those trying to stop him.
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If you’re fan of The Joy of Painting, the Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed presents the never-before-seen story behind the prolific landscape artist. It premieres on
Wednesday, August 25th.
Also premiering on August 25th is the Netflix reality series Motel Makeover, in which two budding hospitality entrepreneurs look to expand their empire by renovating an old motel in Ontario just as the COVID-19 pandemic hits, and the Netflix thriller series Clickbait, where eight different points of view provide tantalizing clues to the perpetrator of a gruesome crime fuelled by social media.
Global organization icon Marie Kondo returns to Netflix on Tuesday, August 31st with her new series Sparking Joy, where she helps three deserving businesses organize their workplace along with an emotional tidy up of one employee’s life. Viewers will also get to step into Marie’s home to meet her family and get a glimpse into how she tidies up her daily life.
VIDEO: “The Chair” sneak peek
Other new Netflix series include Cooking With Paris (Aug. 4), Hit & Run (Aug. 6), Bake Squad (Aug. 11), Brand New Cherry Flavor (Aug. 13), and Titletown High (Aug. 27). Returning Netflix series include season three of Car Masters: Rust to Riches (Aug. 4), season five of Riverdale (Aug. 12 with new episodes weekly), and season four of Good Girls (Aug. 31).
Other Netflix documentaries include Pray Away (Aug. 3), Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami (Aug. 4), and Misha and the Wolves (Aug. 11), and other Netflix films include 76 (Aug. 4), Vivo (Aug. 6), Beckett (Aug. 13), He’s All That (Aug. 27),
Theatrically released movies include Body of Lies, Chocolat, Hugo, the Jackass franchise, Jerry Maguire, Looper, Menace II Society, the Star Trek reboot and Star Trek Into Darkness, The Addams Family, The Expendables franchise, The Graduate, and The Green Mile (all on Aug. 1), Definitely, Maybe, Inside Man, Jarhead, Miami Vice, and Slap Shot (all on Aug. 4), Joker and She’s Out of My League (Aug. 16), 22 Jump Street (Aug. 20), Rocketman (Aug. 21), and The Equalizer (Aug. 29).
VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in August 2021
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in August, along with what’s leaving.
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Coming in August (no release date specified)
Comedy Premium League (Netflix series) – Four teams comprising 16 of India’s funniest entertainers engage in battles of wit and wisecracks in hopes of being crowned the ultimate comedy champs.
D.P. (Netflix series) – After he’s taken under the wing of an eccentric corporal, a young Korean serviceman’s morality is tested as he tracks down deserters.
Sunday, August 1
Body of Lies
Captive State
Chocolat
Darwin’s Game
Ella Enchanted
Father and Guns 2
Fathers and Guns
For Life: Season 1
Good Luck Chuck
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Hugo
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
Jackass: Number Two
Jackass 3
Jackass 3.5: The Unrated Movie
Jerry Maguire
Kill ’em All
Kiss the Girls
Laurence Anyways
Looper
Ma
Man on a Ledge
Menace II Society
My Fair Lady
Primal Fear
Star Trek
Star Trek Into Darkness
The Addams Family
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
The Graduate
The Green Mile
The Losers
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
World Trade Center
Tuesday, August 3
Pray Away (Netflix documentary) – Survivors and ex-leaders of the so-called “conversion therapy” movement speak out about its harm to the LGBTQ community and its devastating persistence.
Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord (Netflix documentary) – Max S. reveals how he built a drug empire from his childhood bedroom as a teen in the real story behind the series “How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast).”
Top Secret UFO Projects: Declassified (Netflix series) – Though claims of extraterrestrial encounters have long been dismissed, many believe the existence of UFOs is not just likely, but a certainty.
Wednesday, August 4
76 (Netflix film) – When her husband is accused of taking part in an attempted military coup, a pregnant woman helps him prove his innocence. Inspired by true events.
Aftermath
Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami (Netflix documentary) – Two childhood friends go from high school dropouts to the most powerful drug kingpins in Miami in this true story of a crime saga that spanned decades.
Control Z: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Someone intent on seeking vengeance for Luis starts targeting students and teachers at the high school as Sofía rushes to solve the latest mystery.
Car Masters: Rust to Riches: Season 3 (Netflix series) – As Gotham Garage’s star rises, Mark broadens his business strategy beyond “upgrade and trade” as he courts clients with big ideas and deep pockets.
Cooking With Paris (Netflix series) – With an anyone-can-cook attitude, Paris Hilton adds her own flair to every dish. Fun is just one edible glitter bomb away on this unique cooking show.
Definitely, Maybe
The Five-Year Engagement
Inside Man
Jarhead
Miami Vice
Savages
Slap Shot
The Unborn
Friday, August 6
Hit & Run (Netflix series) – A man searching for the truth behind his wife’s death becomes caught up in a dangerous web of secrets and intrigue stretching from New York to Tel Aviv.
The Hustle
Navarasa (Netflix series) – From amusement to awe, the nine human emotions of Indian aesthetic theory are explored in this anthology series.
The Swarm (Netflix film) – A single mother breeds locusts as high-protein food, but has trouble getting them to reproduce — until she finds they have a taste for blood.
Vivo (Netflix film) – A music-loving kinkajou embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.
Monday, August 9
Shaman King (Netflix anime) – Medium Yoh Asakura enters a battle tournament held every 500 years, competing with other shamans in a bid to become the all-powerful Shaman King.
Tuesday, August 10
Gabby’s Dollhouse: Season 2 (Netflix family) – More paws-itively purr-fect fun awaits as Gabby and her dollhouse friends find new ways to learn, create and celebrate in a whimsical world of joy.
Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang (Netflix comedy special) – Multi-award winning comedian Phil Wang makes his first hour Netflix Stand-up comedy special debut with Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang. Following countless appearances on shows including Live at the Apollo, QI and Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup, the comedic star takes centre stage at The London Palladium, exploring race, romance, politics, and his mixed British-Malaysian heritage.
Untold (Netflix documentary) – From the creators of Wild Wild County comes a five-part docuseries event that brings fresh eyes to epic tales from the wide world of sports. From tennis to boxing to basketball, these stories aren’t the ones you’ve heard before, even if you think you have. Premiering weekly, each film kicks off at a pivotal moment — the big fight, the Olympics, the playoffs — and then delves deep into what happened beyond the headlines, as told by those who lived it, to reveal the grit, resilience, heartbreak, triumph, violence, comedy and pathos beneath the sweat. Weekly August premieres include Untold: Malice at the Palace on August 10, directed by Floyd Russ (Zion) and featuring never-before-seen footage, in which the famous Pacers-Pistons brawl is unravelled by those who lived it.
Wednesday, August 11
Bake Squad (Netflix series) – In each episode of Bake Squad, four individually brilliant bakers will battle it out to see whose dessert will be chosen for someone’s extra special big day. These bakers have been personally selected by Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi, who built an empire on delicious cookie dough. For her next sweet trick, Tosi has built this squad of bakers who have one mission and one mission only: Make dessert dreams come true! High hopes, high temperatures, high stakes … all courtesy of the Bake Squad.
The Kissing Booth 3 (Netflix film) – It’s the summer before Elle heads to college, and she’s facing the hardest decision of her life: whether to move across the country with her dreamy boyfriend Noah or fulfill her lifelong promise to go to college with her BFF Lee. Whose heart will Elle break?
Misha and the Wolves (Netflix documentary) – As a little girl, she escaped the Holocaust and lived among wolves. Or did she? An extraordinary story elicits sympathy — then draws scrutiny.
Thursday, August 12
AlRawabi School for Girls (Netflix series) – The bullied outcasts at prestigious Al Rawabi School for Girls plot a series of risky takedowns to get back at their tormentors.
Lokillo: Nothing’s the Same (Netflix comedy special) – WFH, homeschooling, hand-washing, no hugs. In this post-pandemic world, comic Lokillo Florez brings much-needed laughs about life as we now know it.
Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild (Netflix anime) – In a world where humans and fearsome monsters live in an uneasy balance, young hunter Aiden fights to save his village from destruction by a dragon.
Riverdale: Season 5 (Netflix series, new episodes weekly) – As senior year comes to a close, Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead navigate love, lust and loyalty — and even more mystery and mayhem.
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Friday, August 13
Beckett (Netflix film) – Following a tragic car accident in Greece, Beckett, an American tourist, finds himself at the centre of a dangerous political conspiracy –– and on the run for his life.
Brand New Cherry Flavor (Netflix series) – A filmmaker heads to Hollywood in the early ’90s to make her movie but tumbles down a hallucinatory rabbit hole of sex, magic, revenge — and kittens.
Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Season 5: South Pacific (Netflix family) – When Tony, the heart of the “Spy Racers” family, is captured by Russian arms dealers, the team travels to the South Pacific to save him, and foil a plan to take over the world in the process.
Gone for Good (Netflix series) – Ten years after losing the two people he loved most, a man finds himself plunged into another dizzying mystery when his girlfriend suddenly vanishes.
The Kingdom (Netflix series) – After his running mate’s murder, a controversial preacher ascends as Argentina’s presidential candidate. But nothing about him is as holy as he seems.
Valeria: Season 2 (Netflix series) – The four friends support and lift each other up as they each make momentous decisions that will affect their respective careers and love lives.
Sunday, August 15
Starbuck
Monday, August 16
Joker
She’s Out of My League
Tuesday, August 17
Go! Go! Cory Carson: Season 5 (Netflix family) – Whether helping out his friends or making new ones, Cory is always on the move and ready for any adventure that comes his way!
Untold: Deal with the Devil (Netflix documentary) – Directed by Laura Brownson (The Rachel Divide, Lemon), boxer Christy Martin opens up about her battles in and out of the ring.
Wednesday, August 18
The Defeated (Netflix series) – In the summer of 1946, an American cop arrives in Berlin to help create a police force in the chaotic aftermath of the war.
Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes (Netflix documentary) – British serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.
Out of my league (Netflix film) – Tired of swiping through the dating scene with her besties in tow, a charming yet awkward woman with a rare genetic disorder sets her sights on love.
The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student (Netflix film) – Looking to shake things up, two best friends embark on a life-changing adventure abroad as exchange students. But can they stay out of trouble?
Friday, August 20
22 Jump Street
The Chair (Netflix series) – At a major university, the first woman of colour to become chair tries to meet the dizzying demands and high expectations of a failing English department.
Everything Will Be Fine (Netflix series) – After falling out of love, a husband and wife create unconventional rules to keep their family together for the sake of their daughter.
The Loud House Movie (Netflix family) – As the middle child and only boy in the large Loud family, Lincoln struggles to feel special, but this all changes when the family travels to Scotland.
Sweet Girl (Netflix film) – Devoted family man Ray Cooper, vows justice against the pharmaceutical company responsible for pulling a potentially life saving drug from the market just before his wife (Adria Arjona) dies from cancer. But when his search for the truth leads to a deadly encounter that puts Ray and his daughter Rachel (Isabela Merced) in harm’s way, Ray’s mission turns into a quest for vengeance in order to protect the only family he has left. Sweet Girl is directed by Brian Andrew Mendoza and stars Justin Bartha, Amy Brenneman, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Raza Jaffrey, Lex Scott Davis and Michael Raymond-James.
Saturday, August 21
Rocketman
Monday, August 23
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (Netflix anime) – The world of “The Witcher” expands in this 2D anime film that explores a powerful new threat facing the Continent.
Tuesday, August 24
Oggy Oggy (Netflix family) – In this colourful series made for preschoolers, Oggy is an adorable baby kitten who has silly adventures near and far with all of his friends.
The Peanut Butter Falcon
Untold: Caitlyn Jenner (Netflix documentary) – Directed by Crystal Moselle (Betty, The Wolfpack) and told with an extraordinary collection of never-before-seen archival footage, including reels of newly discovered Olympic footage and home videos from the Jenner family, Caitlyn Jenner traces her life with new insight from winning gold to making the decision to transition to her relationship with her children.
Wednesday, August 25
Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed (Netflix documentary) – The never-before-seen story behind the prolific landscape artist and host of “The Joy of Painting,” Bob Ross.
Clickbait (Netflix series) – In this thriller series, eight different points of view provide tantalizing clues to the perpetrator of a gruesome crime fuelled by social media.
John of God: The Crimes of a Spiritual Healer (Netflix documentary) – Claiming to perform miracles, medium João Teixeira de Faria rises to international fame before horrifying abuse is revealed by survivors and prosecutors.
Motel Makeover (Netflix series) – Two budding hospitality entrepreneurs look to expand their empire by renovating an old motel in Ontario — just as the COVID-19 pandemic hits.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Open Your Eyes (Netflix series) – In the aftermath of tragedy, a teen finds herself at a memory disorder centre, where she bonds with other patients who have experienced similar traumas.
Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes (Netflix series) – She’s back from the dead and has a newfound thirst for blood. Meanwhile, her family’s funeral parlour desperately needs more business. Hmm, what if …
Thursday, August 26
Edens Zero (Netflix anime) – Aboard the Edens Zero, a lonely boy with the ability to control gravity embarks on an adventure to meet the fabled space goddess known as Mother.
Family Reunion: Part 4 (Netflix family) – The McKellans are continuing their extended reunion with more laughs, joy, and Black family magic.
Friday, August 27
He’s All That (Netflix film) – He’s All That reimagines the original plot of the 1999 teen classic She’s All That. The contemporary story follows an influencer (Addison Rae) who accepts a challenge to turn the school’s biggest loser (Tanner Buchanan) into prom king.
I Heart Arlo (Netflix family) – Optimistic Arlo and his eclectic group of pals learn how to live together in a community, where everyone has their own idea of what’s fun.
Titletown High (Netflix series) – A sports reality series chronicling the lives, both on and off the field, of members of the Valdosta High School football team.
Saturday, August 28
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (Netflix series) – At a crossroads, a woman moves to a seaside village where she meets a handyman intent on helping his neighbours.
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Sunday, August 29
The Equalizer
Tuesday, August 31
Good Girls: Season 4 (Netflix series) – Under the watchful eye of the Feds, Beth, Ruby and Annie consider the perks and pitfalls of their work — all while Dean and Stan do the same.
Manifest: Season 3
Sparking Joy (Netflix series) – Global organization icon and author Marie Kondo is back to help people transform their homes while transforming their lives in surprising and emotional ways in the new Netflix series, Sparking Joy. Marie takes her life changing method a step further to help three deserving businesses organize their workplace along with an emotional tidy up of one employee’s life whether it’s in the home, work, personal life and/or relationships. Viewers will also step into Marie’s home to meet her family and get a glimpse into how she tidies up her daily life!
Untold: Crime and Penalties (Netflix documentary) – Directed by Chapman Way and Maclain Way, Untold reveals the story of a misfit band of hockey players known as the Trashers, who were taking orders from the teenage son of an alleged mob boss.
Peterborough police have arrested a suspect in a sexual assault that happened on Friday afternoon (July 16) in Jackson Park, thanks to public assistance.
On Friday at around 3:30 p.m., a 26-year-old woman was jogging on the Trans Canada Trail westbound from Jackson Park towards Ackison Road when she observed an elderly man standing still on the trail ahead of her.
The woman told police she initially ran by the man but, as she passed by, she believed the man needed help and approached him. She was then assaulted.
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The woman fled the area on foot and notified police of the incident.
The suspect was described as a man between 70 and 80 years of age with tan skin. He was wearing a red polo shirt with white and blue stripes, dark pants, and a dark baseball cap, and was carrying a black cane.
Following a media release about the assault, residents called police after spotting a man matching the description of the suspect.
As a result of the calls and an investigation, 81-year-old Abbasali Karami of Peterborough was arrested and charged with sexual assault.
Karam was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, August 18.
This story has been updated with information about the suspect who was arrested.
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