A woman receives her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the mass vaccination clinic at the Evinrude Centre in Peterborough on May 26, 2021. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
With Ontario set to move into step two of the province’s reopening plan on Wednesday, June 30 at 12:01 a.m., Peterborough’s medical officer of health is encouraging residents to get their second doses of vaccine as soon as they can.
During a Peterborough Public Health media briefing held Thursday (June 24), Dr. Rosana Salvaterra said she’s reviewing the list of what’s allowed in step two and — if there’s something she sees as needed to address “any potential gaps” in protection — she will direct local residents accordingly.
As for the move to step two when the vaccination-related benchmarks needed for step three have already been achieved, she said she’s in full agreement with a cautious approach.
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“The three weeks (before moving to step three from step two) allows time not only for the incubation period of 14 days but it also builds in additional time for the delay in reporting,” she explained. “Typically people who get sick need to get tested and there’s a 48-hour delay until they get their results.”
Noting both the highly transmissible alpha (B.1.1.7) and even more transmissible delta (B.1.617) variants are present in the Peterborough region, Dr. Salvaterra stressed the best protection remains being fully vaccinated with two vaccine doses.
“Second doses will stop the fourth wave,” she said.
The updated vaccination numbers indicate that Peterborough-area residents are hearing that message loud and clear.
As of yesterday afternoon, 96,708 area residents have received at least a first dose — an increase of some 3,500 since June 14. However, the big increase is in the number of residents who are now fully vaccinated, with more than 14,000 having received their second dose in the same period, to bring the total of fully vaccinated residents to 30,649.
Close to 77 per cent of all residents aged 18 and up have received a first dose, while just under 60 per cent of youths aged 12 to 17 now have the same level of protection.
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Those looking for a reason to feel optimistic over what’s ahead need look no further than the local case count statistics.
As of yesterday, the number of active cases in Peterborough city and county, Curve Lake, and Hiawatha are at 17 — a decrease of 18 since June 14.
However, Dr. Salvaterra noted the number of close contacts of positive cases being monitored “isn’t decreasing at the same rate”, with that number having doubled to 76 over the last 10 days.
Five new cases have been confirmed so far this week, which is the lowest weekly case count number since early February.
To date in June, with the month almost over, 77 new cases have been reported, down considerably from May’s count of 273 new cases. Meanwhile, there are no current outbreaks in the region — a trend that has held steady since May 28.
Also commenting during Thursday’s briefing were Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef, Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien, Peterborough County Warden J. Murray Jones, and Peterborough board of health chair and Selwyn mayor Andy Mitchell.
Taking place on June 27 every year, Canadian Multiculturalism Day is a day to celebrate Canada's diversity and reflect on how multiculturalism enriches the fabric of Canadian society. This year is also the 50th anniversary of Canada adopting a policy of multiculturalism, the first country in the world to do so. (Photo: New Canadians Centre)
Sunday, June 27th is Canadian Multiculturalism Day — a day to celebrate Canada’s diversity and reflect on how multiculturalism enriches the fabric of Canadian society.
This year, New Canadians Centre Peterborough will mark the occasion with a day of virtual programming, celebrating the unique customs, music, dance, food, sports, and stories of newcomers to Canada.
Canada has one of the highest annual immigration rates per population of any country globally, with around 300,000 new immigrants arriving in Canada in 2020. Canadian Multiculturalism Day is a chance to recognize that Canada is a land made up of immigrants who contribute to a vibrant multicultural society.
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“We strive towards a multicultural society that celebrates the richness of diverse human cultures,” says Andy Cragg, executive director of New Canadians Centre, in a media release. “When we celebrate diversity, we create community, and we help all people to feel like they belong, to have hope, and to build confidence.”
This year is also the 50th anniversary of Canada’s multiculturalism policy. In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy — intending to preserve the cultural freedom of all people living in Canada and to recognize the cultural contributions of diverse ethnic groups to Canadian society.
“We know that people continue to be targeted for being different, made to feel unwelcome and excluded, but we must counter this with hope and love, remaining confident that we can move forward in our pursuit of equity,” Cragg says.
VIDEO: “We Are The Radical Monarchs” trailer
Virtual attendees can tune in for a multicultural showcase featuring performances from the Ukti Centre for Movement & Arts, Irish Millie, and Blue Wave Taekwondo.
Another program features stories shared on a community radio podcast called ‘Newcomer Radio Group’, where 10 newcomers share their stories of home, transition, integration, and community. The radio podcast is a joint project of the New Canadians Centre and Trent Radio, Trent University’s student-run radio station.
In partnership with ReFrame Film Festival, the virtual event will also feature a free online film screening of We are the Radical Monarchs, a documentary film about the Radical Monarchs — an alternative to the Scout movement for young girls of colour.
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#CookWithNCC — a series created by kawarthaNOW in partnership with the New Canadians Centre — shares stories from newcomers of settlement, food, and cooking.
New Canadians Centre Peterborough is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to supporting immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers to become full and equal members of Canadian society. Over the past year, the New Canadians Centre has supported more than 1,000 clients from 96 different countries, speaking a total of 58 different languages.
Editor’s note: while kawarthaNOW supports Canadian Multiculturalism Day as a way to celebrate diversity and the cultural contributions of diverse ethnic groups, we also recognize the significant contributions of Indigenous heritage and culture to the fabric of Canadian society, and acknowledge Canada’s shameful treatment of Indigenous peoples and the historical oppression of their heritage and culture.
When Ontario enters step two of its reopening plan on June 30, personal care services will be able to reopen with face coverings worn at all times and at 25 per cent capacity. (Stock photo)
The Ontario government has announced it will be moving to step two of the province’s reopening plan as of 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday (June 30), two days earlier than originally scheduled, despite having exceeded the benchmarks it set to move to step three.
In step two, the maximum number of people who can gather together increases, more outdoor activities are allowed to resume, and more indoor services are allowed to reopen. The changes in step two include:
Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 25 people
Indoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 5 people
Essential and other select retail permitted at 50 per cent capacity
Non-essential retail permitted at 25 per cent capacity
Personal care services where face coverings can be worn at all times, and at 25 per cent capacity and other restrictions
Outdoor dining with up to 6 people per table, with exceptions for larger households and other restrictions
Indoor religious services, rites, or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services permitted at up to 25 per cent capacity of the particular room
Outdoor fitness classes limited to the number of people who can maintain three metres of physical distance
Outdoor sports without contact or modified to avoid contact, with no specified limit on number of people or teams participating, with restrictions
Overnight camps for children operating in a manner consistent with the safety guidelines produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
Outdoor sport facilities with spectators permitted at 25 per cent capacity
Outdoor concert venues, theatres and cinemas, with spectators permitted at 25 per cent capacity
Outdoor horse racing and motor speedways, with spectators permitted at 25 per cent capacity
Outdoor fairs, rural exhibitions, and festivals, permitted at 25 per cent capacity and with other restrictions.
To proceed to step two, Ontario needed to have vaccinated 70 per cent of adults with one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 20 per cent with two doses.
As of Wednesday (June 23), the province had already exceeded these benchmarks, with 76 per cent of adults having received one dose and over 29 per cent having received two doses.
Ontario has already met the benchmarks the province set for moving to Step Three, which would allow for even larger social gathering and events, retail operating at capacity where people can maintain two metres of physical distance, performing arts venues and cinemas, and more.
Despite surpassing step three benchmarks, the government says Ontario is not proceeding immediately to step three.
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“While the province has surpassed Step Three vaccination targets, Ontario may remain in Step Two for a period of approximately 21 days to allow the most recent vaccinations to reach their full effectiveness and to evaluate any impacts of moving to Step Two on key public health and health care indicators,” states a media release. “When it is determined to be safe, the province will promptly move to Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen.”
Ontario has also seen continued improvement in key public health and health care indicators, including hospitalizations, ICU occupancy, and weekly case incidence rates. From June 11 to 17, the provincial case rate decreased by 24.6 per cent. As of June 22, the number of patients with COVID-19 in ICUs is 305, including 10 patients from Manitoba, as compared to 450 two weeks ago.
With the adjusted step two schedule, step three would begin on Wednesday, July 21st — although the province may decide to move to step three at an earlier date.
“Vaccination markers are one of the metrics,” said Dr. David Williams during a media conference on Wednesday at Queen’s Park — his last media conference as Ontario’s chief medical officer of health as he retires and Dr. Kieran Moore takes over.
“While we might say we’ve blown past (the targets), most over the 20 per cent (of people receiving two doses) have got that in the last week and a half, so they have another week and a half to build up immunity til they’re ready to go, and we know that they’re immune and just not vaccinated in that point.”
Dr. Williams also pointed out the province is also considering other metrics, including the relatively high number of people in hospital intensive care units and outbreaks of the delta variant in regions such as Waterloo.
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“Opening and closing is very disturbing to people and so, while everybody’s in a hurry, we’d rather be taking slow strides forward than trip going out the door,” he added. “Be patient.”
“The other issue we’re following is the delta variant that’s in Ontario now,” said incoming chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore, noting the variant is now making up around 50 per cent of new cases. “We’re seeing that it’s spreading rapidly in certain areas of Ontario now, including the Waterloo region.”
“We’ve followed also what’s going on in England and, as Dr. Williams said, in other areas of the globe where, even despite high immunization rates, they’re having resurgence of activity. And that’s one of the last things we want to see happen in Ontario, so I do believe a slow and cautious approach is warranted.”
Members of the Salad Club watch as Jill Bishop of the Nourish Project harvests some homegrown salad greens. Participants in the Salad Club received microgreen starter kits and container gardening supplies through the Growing Together While Apart project, with funding from the United Way Peterborough and District and the Government of Canada. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
“I was sad when I logged onto this call, but now I’m feeling better,” says Patricia Young as she waves bye to the others on a Zoom meeting.
Patricia is a member of the Salad Club, a group of residents who have been meeting regularly over Zoom to support each other in growing greens at home.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Laura Keresztesi, Program Coordinator at GreenUP.
Participants in the Salad Club received microgreen starter kits and container gardening supplies through the Growing Together While Apart project, with funding from the United Way Peterborough and District and the Government of Canada.
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Microgreens are super foods packed with nutrients that are easy and fun to grow at home.
“The thing that really excites me most is eating them, that’s why I grow them,” says Jackie Sherry, another club member on the Zoom meeting.
“I’m a visual person, and I can picture all the nutrients in my system,” Jackie says, laughing as she shows her biceps to the other participants
Participants in the Salad Club, a group of residents who have been meeting regularly over Zoom to support each other in growing greens at home, received microgreen starter kits and container gardening supplies through the Growing Together While Apart project, with funding from the United Way Peterborough and District and the Government of Canada. Microgreens are super foods packed with nutrients that are easy and fun to grow at home. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Other participants agree that the additional nutrition to their diet from their homegrown greens has been valuable for their health. Equally valuable has been the opportunity to connect virtually with one another.
Through the winter and spring, the group met on a weekly basis to check in with each other and support their growing efforts. Some participants were already seasoned gardeners, others started as beginners, and many had never tried growing microgreens before.
“I have really enjoyed it,” says Annette White. “First of all, it was delicious. The radish was hotter than a firecracker. I have to say, I don’t have a green thumb — it’s gone to heaven. But this was so easy. What a great thing to get through the winter.”
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When you wake up in the morning, what makes you smile?
For the members of the Salad Club, the thought of tending to their windowsill garden does. For many people, working in the garden brings joy to the day’s routine. Not only is it rewarding to tend to things and watch them grow, but working on a garden is also a great way to connect with people.
Connecting with people is an important element to maintaining good health. In modern urban environments, however, it is becoming increasingly difficult to connect with other community members.
In previous GreenUP columns, I’ve explored the importance of how we design public spaces. Poor accessibility and a lack of shared greenspace can contribute to inequality, low quality of life, and poor health indicators in urban communities.
Loneliness is another factor to consider on this theme.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness in cities was already recognized as a serious health problem. A 2020 report from Stats Canada identified social isolation among seniors as a “serious public health concern.”
This report found that the health impacts of social isolation and loneliness are “on par with or greater than more traditional risk factors such as alcohol use, smoking, and obesity.”
Jill Bishop with the Nourish Project with a patch of rhubarb at the Cavalry Community Garden in Peterborough’s Kawartha Heights neighbourhood. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
In March 2019, a full year before the pandemic started, an episode of CBC Ideas explored the “epidemic” of urban loneliness and how loneliness can lead to “increased risks for heart disease, anxiety, depression and dementia.”
As we see in many other areas of the social determinants of health, marginalized communities are also at a higher risk of being lonely and socially isolated. Similarly, urban loneliness can adversely impact individuals who require mobility devices and accessible infrastructure to move around their communities.
According to a 2019 Canada-wide survey by the Tamarack Institute, negative feelings associated with loneliness and lack of connection can be amplified in individuals who identify as a senior, single, Indigenous, a visible minority, LGBTQ2+, or having a physical disability.
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We need to plan and design cities and infrastructure that create inclusive, healthy neighbourhoods for all individuals. Beyond how we plan and design cities, there are many things we can do as a community to encourage social interaction in the public realm.
COVID-19 has perhaps made us more aware of the impacts of loneliness and how we can address it. Through the pandemic, many of us have learned how we can support connection even when we are sheltering at home. Through GreenUP’s neighbourhood programs, we have heard how deep a desire there is amongst residents for a stronger sense of belonging and connection.
Many participants of the Salad Club also came to meetings of the Community Fruit Group. Together, we explored what it takes to pursue community fruit growing projects in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough.
Blossoms on one of around 10 young fruit trees at the Cavalry Community Garden in Peterborough’s Kawartha Heights neighbourhood. The property is currently for sale, leaving the future of the orchard and garden uncertain. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
Participants in the Community Fruit Group, a partnership between GreenUP and the Nourish Project, shared knowledge with experts in fruit tree care. Plans are in the works to add some great fruit trees to community spaces. We dream of one day sipping sweet apple cider under the shade of thriving grape vines in a few years’ time.
The Growing Together While Apart project highlights the value of participating in collective work. We feel connected to something greater than ourselves when we participate in collective work. Collective work gives us reason to reach out to each other. All these things contribute to our well-being by attending to our basic needs and building community fulfillment, self-actualization, and belonging.
Over the summer and fall, we will be working on another collective project: a virtual scrapbook project showcasing great places and spaces in the city. Every two weeks we’ll suggest a theme: places to sit, places to play, places you’re proud of, places where you connect to water, places within walking distance, etc. We invite you to submit pictures from your neighbourhood.
Nurse Simone Jackson wearing personal protective equipment in March 2020 as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient for COVID-19 in Peterborough Public Health's clinic. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)
Here’s an update on COVID-19 cases in Ontario as well as in the greater Kawarthas region.
Ontario is reporting 225 new cases today, with Premier Doug Ford reportedly considering moving to step two of the province’s reopening plan two days earlier than originally scheduled — June 30 instead of July 2.
Most of the new cases are in Toronto (57), Waterloo (53), Peel (25), North Bay Parry Sound (23), and Ottawa (14). The seven-day average of daily cases has decreased by 19 to 304.
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Hospitalizations have fallen by 39 to 295, with patients in ICUs decreasing by 9 to 305 and the number of patients on ventilators decreasing by 12 to 190. Ontario is reporting 11 new deaths, with none in long-term care homes.
More than 13 million vaccine doses have been administered, a record increase of 227,318 from yesterday, with over 77% of Ontario’s total population now having received at least one dose. Over 3.3 million people have been fully vaccinated, with a record increase of 198,372 people receiving their second dose yesterday, representing almost 23% of the total population.
COVID-19 cases in Ontario from May 23 – June 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 May 23 – June 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 May 23 – June 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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In the greater Kawarthas region, there is 1 new case to report in Kawartha Lakes. There are no new cases in Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton, or Hastings Prince Edward.
An additional 5 cases have been resolved across the region, including 3 in Peterborough, 1 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Northumberland. The outbreak at Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay has been declared resolved.
Active cases have decreased by 3 in Peterborough and by 1 in Northumberland, and remain the same in Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward
There are currently 36 active cases in the greater Kawarthas region, a decrease of 4 since yesterday, including 17 in Peterborough, 8 in Northumberland, 8 in Kawartha Lakes, 2 in Hastings Prince Edward (1 in Quinte West and 1 in Belleville), and 1 in Haliburton.
Since the pandemic began in the greater Kawarthas region, there have been 1,577 confirmed positive cases in the Peterborough area (1,539 resolved with 21 deaths), 1,083 in the City of Kawartha Lakes (1,031 resolved with 57 deaths), 943 in Northumberland County (918 resolved with 17 deaths), 122 in Haliburton County (120 resolved with 1 death), and 1,127 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties (1,114 resolved with 11 deaths). The most recent death was reported in Kawartha Lakes on June 5.
Camp Kawartha board chair Myke Healy, Camp Kawartha healthcare coordinator Cathy Romano, Rotary Club of Peterborough president Wayne Harding, and Camp Kawartha executive director Jacob Rodenburg celebrating the Rotary Club's $100,000 donation to the camp's new zero-carbon health centre. In its founding year of 1921, the Rotary Club of Peterborough established the summer camp that would become Camp Kawartha in 1985. (Photo courtesy of Camp Kawartha)
A century after establishing what would become Camp Kawartha, the Rotary Club of Peterborough has donated $100,000 towards the construction of the camp’s new zero-carbon health centre.
Replacing the decades-old health centre at the outdoor education centre, located on the shores of Clear Lake off Birchview Road in Douro-Dummer, the new health centre has been designed by Straworks, a leader in high performance natural building construction.
Straw-bale constructed with net zero utility costs, zero toxins, zero fossil fuel use, zero waste output, and a zero-carbon footprint, the 1,200-square-foot structure will showcase the use of natural building materials — the majority of them local — and incorporate elements such as a living roof, energy efficient radiant heat, and super-insulated walls that sequester carbon.
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“This donation meshes wonderfully with Rotary’s environmental mandate because it advances the cause of environmental stewardship and sustainability,” says Jim Coyle of Peterborough Rotary in a media release. “It also continues our 100-year history with Camp Kawartha — it helps us mark our 100th anniversary as well as the camp’s.”
Among the first Rotary Clubs in Canada, the Rotary Club of Peterborough was formed in 1921. One of its first projects in 1921 was to purchase land for the creation of a summer camp to provide underprivileged boys with an opportunity to experience the outdoors, to build skills, and develop character.
It operated as both a Rotary camp and a YMCA camp until 1985, when a group of Rotarians negotiated the purchase of the camp from the YMCA to form the non-for-profit organization Camp Kawartha Inc.
VIDEO: Camp Kawartha Health Centre Centennial Fundraising Project
To be named the Rotary Health Centre in recognition of the donation, the centre will be used to look after the health needs of campers, students, and visitors.
“Over its 100-year history, the camp has evolved into a year-round operation reaching more than 17,000 children, youth, and adults per year,” says Camp Kawartha’s executive director Jacob Rodenburg.
“To continue our legacy of learning and leading, Camp Kawartha has embarked on a campaign to upgrade parts of our facilities at our main site on Clear Lake,” he adds. “To realize our vision of becoming a nationally recognized environmental education leadership centre, we are investing in new green buildings that will be a showcase of the very best in regenerative and healthy architecture, a place that demonstrates sustainable living in action.”
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The Rotary Health Centre will provide educational opportunities for students, campers, and visitors to learn about carbon-neutral design, carbon sequestration, alternative energy generation, natural building materials, product life cycles, and green-waste management systems.
“We are very grateful for the support of the Rotary Club of Peterborough,” says Camp Kawartha board chair Myke Healy.”This is a unique opportunity to connect once again with the club and at such a meaningful time in both our histories.”
“The vision of those in 1921 is honoured by the vision of those in 2021.”
"Never Have I Ever" is a coming-of-age comedy-drama series produced by Mindy Kaling and inspired by her old childhood. Season two premieres on Netflix on July 15, 2021. (Photo: Netflix)
Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada.
Most of what’s coming to Netflix in July is international content but, if subtitles aren’t your thing, here are some highlights of what’s available.
Fear Street is a Netflix horror film trilogy based on R.L. Stine’s best-selling horror series. The trilogy begins in 1994, when a group of teenagers discovers that the terrifying events that have haunted their town of Shadyside, Ohio for generations may all be connected, and that they may be the next targets.
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VIDEO: “Fear Street” trailer
The sinister mystery is revealed with the following two films, set in 1978 and 1666. Fear Street premieres on three consecutive Fridays, with Part 1: 1994 on July 2nd followed by Part 2: 1978 on July 9th and Part 3: 1666 on July 16th.
For lighter fare, season two of the coming-of-age comedy-drama Never Have I Ever premieres on Netflix on Thursday, July 15th.
Created by Mindy Kaling (The Office, The Mindy Project) and Lang Fisher, the series starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was inspired by Kaling’s own childhood.
VIDEO: “Never Have I Ever” season two trailer
If you like documentaries, check out Heist, a new Netflix documentary series chronicling three of the biggest heists in modern American history, as explained by the ordinary people who pulled them off.
A 21-year-old woman steals millions in Vegas casino cash. An aspiring father swipes a fortune from the Miami airport and uses TV shows to learn how to get away with it. A Kentucky dad is accused of one of the biggest bourbon burglaries in history. Using dynamic reenactments, original interviews, and a fast-paced style, each story is told over two episodes.
Heist premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, July 14th.
VIDEO: “Heist” trailer
Other Netflix films coming in July include Gunpowder Milkshake (Jul. 14), The Last Letter From Your Love (Jul. 23), and Resort to Love (Jul. 29). Other Netflix documentaries include Audible (Jul. 1), Cat People (Jul. 7), and Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean (Jul. 30).
New series include My Unorthodox Life (Jul. 14), a reality series following Julia Haart, Elite World Group CEO and a former member of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, and Tattoo Redo (Jul. 28), where skilled tattoo artists right wrongs by transforming their clients’ disastrous tattoos into walking works of art.
Returning Netflix series include season two of Dogs (Jul. 7), season four of Atypical and season three of Virgin River (Jul. 9), season three of Explained and season five of Van Helsing (Jul. 16), and season two of Outerbanks (Jul. 30). Other returning series include season 10 of The Walking Dead (Jul. 26).
VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in July 2021
Theatrically released movies coming in July include Beetlejuice, Disturbia, Eyes Wide Shut, Jane Eyre, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Moneyball, Outbreak, Spy Kids franchise, Tom and Jerry: The Movie, Up in the Air, and War of the Worlds (all on Jul. 1), Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Little Fockers, Meet the Fockers, and Meet the Parents (all on Jul. 7), It Chapter Two (Jul. 11), Trust (Jul. 13), Top Gun (Jul. 15), Cosmic Sin (Jul. 17), Still Working 9 to 5 (Jul. 22), Wrath of Man (Jul. 23), The Goldfinch (Jul. 26), The Angry Birds Movie 2 (Jul. 27), Anna (Jul. 30)
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in July, along with what’s leaving.
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Coming in July (no release date specified)
Feels Like Ishq (Netflix series) – Short films follow young adults as they navigate the gamut of emotions that come with finding romantic connection in unexpected places.
How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast): Season 3 (Netflix series) – When Lenny’s health takes a turn for the worse, the guys put their differences aside to raise money for his treatment. But new threats loom.
Thursday, July 1
Audible (Netflix documentary) – Amaree Mckenstry-Hall and his teammates at Maryland School for the Deaf pursue success in football while coping with personal struggles and tragedy.
Dynasty Warriors (Netflix film) – Warlords, warriors and statesmen wage a battle for supremacy in this fantasy tale based on the hit video games and the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”
Generation 56k (Netflix series) – Having formed a bond during the 56K modem era, Matilda and Daniel meet again by chance two decades later. Can their friendship turn into something else?
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (Netflix anime) – After Char’s rebellion, Hathaway Noa leads an insurgency against Earth Federation, but meeting an enemy officer and a mysterious woman alters his fate.
Young Royals (Netflix series) – Prince Wilhelm adjusts to life at his prestigious new boarding school, Hillerska, but following his heart proves more challenging than anticipated.
A.P. Bio: Seasons 1-2
Beetlejuice
The Debt
Disturbia
Eyes Wide Shut
Five Feet Apart
I’ll See You in My Dreams
The Impossible
Jane Eyre
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Larry Crowne
LEGO: CITY Adventures: Season 1
Max & Ruby: Season 4
Moneyball
Morning Glory
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn: Season 2
Outbreak
Pokémon Journeys: The Series: Parts 1-4
Sailor Moon Crystal: Seasons 1-3
SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 7
Spy Kids
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Spy Kids 3: Game Over
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
Up in the Air
War of the Worlds
Wild Rose
Friday, July 2
The 8th Night (Netflix film) – With prayer beads in one hand and an axe in the other, a monk hunts down a millennia-old spirit that’s possessing humans and unleashing hell on Earth.
Fear Street Part 1: 1994 (Netflix film) – After a series of brutal slayings, a teen and her friends take on an evil force that’s plagued their notorious town for centuries. Welcome to Shadyside.
Haseen Dillruba (Netflix film) – Under investigation as a suspect in her husband’s murder, a wife reveals details of their thorny marriage that seem to only further blur the truth.
Mortel: Season 2 (Netflix series) – When Obé returns — in a startling new form — and begins to raise an army of followers at the school, Sofiane, Victor and Luisa race to stop a disaster.
Now You See Me
Sunday, July 4
We The People (Netflix family) – Learn the basics of rights and citizenship with upbeat songs by popular artists like Janelle Monáe, H.E.R., Adam Lambert, Brandi Carlile and more.
Monday, July 5
You Are My Spring (Netflix series) – A hotel concierge and a psychiatrist with traumatic childhoods form a heartfelt bond when they become entangled in a perplexing local murder case.
Tuesday, July 6
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson: Season 2 (Netflix comedy special) – The critically acclaimed and hilariously absurdist sketch comedy series, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson returns for a second season. Creators and writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin bring their distinct comedy style and observational humour to the forefront, continuing to poke fun at life’s most bizarre and mundane situations. Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone (The Lonely Island) and Ali Bell for Party Over Here serve as executive producers alongside Alex Bach and Dan Powell for Irony Point. Alice Mathias serves as executive producer and directed most sketches alongside Zach Kanin.
Wednesday, July 7
Cat People (Netflix documentary) – Cat people come in all shapes and sizes, but they share a love for their enchanting, unique feline friends. This docuseries reveals their tales.
Dogs: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – Their love for dogs — and their dogs’ love for them — becomes a lifeline for an astronaut, a Brazilian priest, a college mascot’s caregiver and more.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Little Fockers
Meet the Fockers
Meet the Parents
The Mire: ’97 (Netflix series) – The flood of the century unearths another body in Gronty forest and with it comes corruption, scams from the ’90s and long-hidden secrets from WWII.
Peter Pan
Major Grom: Plague Doctor (Netflix film) – When a masked vigilante’s killing spree throws a city into chaos, a renegade detective and his rookie partner are the only ones who can stop it.
The War Next-door (Netflix series) – After winning a house in a raffle, the humble but loving López family moves to a posh neighbourhood, where the snobby Espinozas give them a cold welcome.
Thursday, July 8
Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime (Netflix documentary) – The crime shocked Brazil: Elize Matsunaga shot and dismembered her rich husband. Featuring her first interview, this docuseries dives deep into the case.
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness (Netflix anime) – Years after the horrors of Raccoon City, Leon and Claire find themselves consumed by a dark conspiracy when a viral attack ravages the White House.
Friday, July 9
Atypical: Season 4 (Netflix series) – With Casey and Sam both on the cusp of leaving the nest, each member of the Gardner family faces big decisions about where life will go next.
Biohackers: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Missing time and disturbing visions haunt Mia as she races to piece together the sudden changes in her life — and why she can’t remember any of them.
The Cook of Castamar (Netflix series) – In 1720 Madrid, a talented cook catches the eye of a widowed duke just as he returns to aristocratic society. Based on the novel by Fernando J. Múñez.
Fear Street Part 2: 1978 (Netflix film) – In the cursed town of Shadyside, a killer’s murder spree terrorizes Camp Nightwing and turns a summer of fun into a gruesome fight for survival.
How I Became a Superhero (Netflix film) – In a world where humans and superheroes coexist, a lone wolf cop teams up with a bright detective to dismantle a dark plot to extract superpowers.
Last Summer (Netflix film) – During summer vacation in a beachside town, 16-year-old Deniz seeks the affection of his childhood crush and navigates a love triangle.
Lee Su-geun: The Sense Coach (Netflix comedy special) – Lee Su-geun’s rise to Korean comedy stardom went hand in hand with his mastery over picking up social cues. Now, he’s ready to share his know-hows.
Virgin River: Season 3 (Netflix series) – Mel and her loved ones in Virgin River support each other while facing all sorts of troubles: death, a fire, custody arguments, breakups and more.
Sunday, July 11
It Chapter Two
Tuesday, July 13
Ridley Jones (Netflix family) – Curious kid Ridley and her friends protect the Museum of Natural History’s treasures and keep its magical secret safe: Everything comes alive at night!
Trust
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Wednesday, July 14
A Classic Horror Story (Netflix film) – In this gruesome suspense film, strangers travelling in southern Italy become stranded in the woods, where they must fight desperately to get out alive.
Gunpowder Milkshake (Netflix film) – Three generations of women fight back against those who could take everything from them in the mother of all action movies.
Heist (Netflix documentary) – From Dirty Robber—the producers behind 2021’s Oscar-winning Best Short Film Two Distant Strangers—and Emmy nominated director Derek Doneen, comes a new Netflix documentary series chronicling three of the biggest heists in modern American history, as explained by the people who pulled them off. A 21-year-old woman steals millions in Vegas casino cash. An aspiring father swipes a fortune from the Miami airport… and uses TV shows to learn how to get away with it. A Kentucky dad is accused of one of the biggest bourbon burglaries in history. Using dynamic reenactments, original interviews, and a fast-paced style that fits perfectly into the cinematic canon alongside films like Ocean’s Eleven and Catch Me If You Can, directors Derek Doneen (The Price of Free), Martin Desmond Roe (Two Distant Strangers), and Nick Frew (We Are the Champions) each take the helm of a single heist, told over two episodes.
My Unorthodox Life (Netflix series) – Follow Julia Haart, Elite World Group CEO and a former member of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, and her adult kids in this reality series.
Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? (Netflix documentary) – A deep dive into the work of renowned Mexican journalist Manuel Buendía looks to unravel his murder and the ties between politics and drug trafficking.
Thursday, July 15
A Perfect Fit (Netflix film) – When fashion blogger Saski walks into a Bali store looking for the perfect shoes for a big event, she inadvertently alters her destiny.
BEASTARS: Season 2 (Netflix anime) – Accepting his predatory instincts, Legoshi vows to become stronger for Hal’s sake. Meanwhile, the herbivore killer is still on the loose.
Emicida: AmarElo – Live in São Paulo (Netflix documentary) – Brazilian rapper Emicida brings his progressive rhymes and eclectic beats to São Paulo’s Theatro Municipal as he performs hits from the album “AmarElo.”
The Final Girls
My Amanda (Netflix film) – Two unusually close friends share every aspect of their lives together but as their own worlds change and evolve, their bond remains the only constant.
Never Have I Ever: Season 2 (Netflix series) – A new love life, a new classmate and new reasons to bicker with mom give Devi plenty more ways to make courageous moves… and questionable decisions.
Peppa Pig: Season 6
Top Gun
Friday, July 16
Deep (Netflix film) – Four insomniac med school students are lured into a neuroscience experiment that spirals out of control – and must find a way out before it’s too late.
Explained: Season 3 (Netflix documentary) – From monarchies to apologies, pooches to plastic surgery, this docuseries explores a wide range of fascinating topics to illuminate your world. New episodes weekly.
Fear Street Part 3: 1666 (Netflix film) – Dark secrets. Unspeakable evil. The merciless world of 1666 holds the truth behind a powerful curse — and the key to one town’s future.
Johnny Test (Netflix family) – How much trouble could one imaginative boy, his faithful dog and two science-loving sisters possibly get into? Hmm, that sounds like a challenge!
Van Helsing: Season 5 (Netflix series) – In the final season, the Van Helsings discover the roots of the Dark One, Vanessa languishes in the Dark Realm, and Dracula rules from the White House.
Saturday, July 17
Cosmic Sin
Tuesday, July 20
milkwater
Wednesday, July 21
The Movies That Made Us: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – Get the real story behind the blockbusters that defined a generation. Actors, directors and industry insiders lead the way on entertaining deep dives.
Sexy Beasts (Netflix series) – Hoping to say goodbye to superficial dating, real-life singles sport elaborate makeup and prosthetics to put true blind-date chemistry to the test.
Too Hot to Handle: Brazil (Netflix series) – Ten sizzling hot Brazilians meet at a dreamy beach resort. But for a shot at R$500,000, they’ll have to give up sex in this fun reality show.
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (Netflix family) – Heroes from “Trollhunters”, “3Below”, and “Wizards” join forces to fight a shadowy enemy threatening to take over their worlds — and reset Earth itself.
Thursday, July 22
Still Working 9 to 5
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop (Netflix anime) – After meeting one bright, sunny day, a shy boy who expresses himself through haiku and a bubbly but self-conscious girl share a brief, magical summer.
Friday, July 23
A Second Chance: Rivals! (Netflix family) – In this sequel, after a grown-up Maddy gets injured and can’t qualify for the Olympics, she starts coaching a team of elite junior gymnasts as they go up against rival team
Bankrolled (Netflix film) – Two directionless millennial bros get high and pitch a bold new social justice app that raises millions. Then they have to come up with the app.
Blood Red Sky (Netflix film) – Flying with her young son, a mysteriously ill woman is forced to unleash a dark secret when terrorists attempt to hijack their transatlantic flight.
Kingdom: Ashin of the North (Netflix film) – Tragedy, betrayal and a mysterious discovery fuel a woman’s vengeance for the loss of her tribe and family in this special episode of “Kingdom.”
The Last Letter From Your Lover (Netflix film) – After finding a trove of love letters from the 1960s, a journalist sets out to solve the mystery of a secret affair. Based on the novel by Jojo Moyes.
Masters of the Universe: Revelation (Netflix series) – The war for Eternia begins again in what may be the final battle between He-Man and Skeletor. A new animated series from writer-director Kevin Smith.
Sky Rojo: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Adrenaline and action are back in the driver’s seat in the second season of the series from the creators of “Money Heist”.
Wrath of Man
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Monday, July 26
The Goldfinch
The Walking Dead: Season 10
Tuesday, July 27
The Angry Birds Movie 2
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Mighty Express: Season 4 (Netflix family) – The adventure continues for a team of trains and their kid friends who overcome trouble on the tracks with quick thinking and teamwork!
Wednesday, July 28
Bartkowiak (Netflix film) – After his brother dies in a car crash, a young MMA fighter takes over the family nightclub and soon learns that his sibling’s death wasn’t an accident.
The Snitch Cartel: Origins (Netflix series) – In Cali during the ’70s and ’80s, two brothers juggle family, romance and the joint pursuit of a burning ambition: to rule Colombia’s drug industry.
Tattoo Redo (Netflix series) – Can skilled tattoo artists right wrongs by transforming their clients’ disastrous tattoos into walking works of art?
Thursday, July 29
Resort to Love (Netflix film) – A romantic comedy about aspiring pop star Erica (Christina Milian) who ends up as the entertainment at her ex-fiancé’s wedding after reluctantly taking a gig at a luxurious Mauritius island resort while in the wake of a music career meltdown. She tries to keep their past relationship a secret from his bride-to-be Beverly, but Erica rediscovers her feelings for her ex, Jason (Jay Pharoah), despite his brother Caleb’s (Sinqua Walls) attempts to keep them from falling back in love. In this warm and funny romantic story that explores the bonds of love and family, the question soon becomes will Erica sing at Beverly’s wedding – or her own?
Transformers: War for Cybertron: Kingdom (Netflix anime) – The final entry in the Cybertron trilogy, featuring a pivotal turn for the Beast Wars characters.
Friday, July 30
Anna
Centaurworld (Netflix family) – On a quest to reunite with her trusty rider, a fearless war horse journeys through a whimsical world filled with magic, adventure and singing centaurs.
Glow Up: Season 3 (Netflix series) – In this competition show, aspiring makeup artists navigate colourful challenges to win a career-making opportunity in the beauty industry.
The Last Mercenary (Netflix film) – Twenty-five years after he made a deal with the French Secret Service to protect his son, an agent is forced out of hiding.
Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean (Netflix documentary) – Combining exclusive access and interviews with never before seen footage shot by Oscar winning director D.A Pennebaker (“Bob Dylan: Don’t Look Back”) this 3-part documentary series explores the rise and fall of automotive icon John Delorean, the poster boy of late ‘70s corporate greed. Epitomizing these hubristic times with his grandiose vision of the car of the future, the series will show how John DeLorean came to captivate the world.
Outer Banks: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Season 2 tests the crew like never before as the hit series returns for another round of summer adventures.
Cait, a water-obsessed border collie in the Kawarthas, developed hyponatremia (commonly known as water intoxication or water poisoning) after ingesting too much water. Although rare, hyponatremia can lead to serious complications including death if not recognized and treated quickly. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)
Does your dog love to play in the water?
If so, with summer here and many people now bringing up pandemic puppies, you should be aware of a hidden danger for dogs that spend a lot of time in the water.
Dogs who fetch things from the water, jump off the cottage dock, dive under the water, chase waves, or chase a gushing stream from a garden hose, can unintentionally swallow a lot of water. And that can lead to hyponatremia, commonly known as water intoxication or water poisoning.
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We’re speaking from experience. kawarthaNOW publisher Jeannine Taylor and I have a nine-month-old border collie named Cait who recently ingested too much water — requiring an emergency trip to the vet.
Over the past few years, you may have heard of stories of people dying from drinking too much water. The most well-known one is the 28-year-old California woman who died within hours of taking part in a water-drinking contest run by a radio station.
More recently, a UK man tried to cure his COVID-like symptoms by drinking five litres of water a day and eventually collapsed in his bathroom. Fortunately, his wife was at home and called the paramedics who rushed him to hospital, where he recovered after a couple of days in intensive care.
There are also several stories of dogs who have died or become seriously ill after ingesting too much water. Earlier in June, American TV personality Jenna Compono posted on her Instagram about her dog Bocce’s life-threatening experience with water intoxication.
While water intoxication in both people and dogs is relatively rare, it can happen and all dog owners should be aware of the danger.
When a dog (or a human) ingests too much water, the electrolytes in their body can become diluted. Electrolytes are minerals — including sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate — that carry an electric charge in the blood. They help regulate nerve and muscle function and maintain the pH and fluid balance in the body.
Sodium is especially important and, if diluted by ingesting too much water too quickly, can lead to hyponatremia — which literally means “too little salt in the blood”. When this happens, cells in the body begin to swell with water, which can be fatal when it affects the brain.
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For water-loving dogs, hyponatremia is more likely to happen with breeds that have a lot of energy and focus — including herding breeds like border collies. Smaller dogs and dogs with little body fat also seem to be at higher risk, as are dogs that swim with their heads low in the water where they might accidentally swallow water.
For our border collie Cait, her obsession with chasing and biting waves is what led to her water intoxication and an emergency trip to the vet.
We were thrilled when Cait took to the water when she was first introduced to the lake at the cottage a few weeks ago. Our previous border collie Tess loved to swim, and it’s great low-impact exercise for a high-energy dog. But border collies can be obsessive-compulsive, and Cait soon became entranced by the waves — snapping at even the smallest disturbance in the water.
VIDEO: Border collie Cait chasing and biting waves
Originally, we thought this behaviour was odd but cute (we’ve always called her “Quirky Cait”, hence the video above). Our only concern was that she might inhale water, especially when chasing larger waves arriving on shore as a result of boat wakes.
As it turns out, inhaling water wasn’t the real danger.
Late on a Sunday afternoon, after Cait had spent hours chasing waves and playing in the water, Jeannine noticed Cait suddenly stopped playing and became lethargic. She began to cough and vomited a couple of times. At first, we thought she swallowed too much water and maybe took some water into her lungs and up her nose.
But Cait continued to act strangely, including sitting up with her eyes shut and glazed over. When she started to shuffle off down the driveway, ignoring our commands, we both knew something was wrong.
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Jeannine insisted we call the vet right away. It was Sunday, so the only vet open was the Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic (KVEC) — the 24/7 vet clinic in Peterborough. Jeannine called KVEC, explained the situation, and they recommended we bring Cait in immediately for an examination.
So we packed up the car and drove the 90 minutes from the cottage to Peterborough. I sat with Cait in the backseat, where I noticed she was constantly drooling and her gums were oddly pale. She sat up most of the way (partially because I was afraid to let her sleep) and almost fell over a couple of times as if she had lost her balance.
When we arrived at KVEC, Cait seemed to be feeling better and we were confident it was just a close call. The KVEC staff took her in (COVID precautions were in place so we remained outside) and we waited in the car for the vet to call us. She did, and at first we were relieved when the vet told us Cait’s lungs were clear.
Border collie Cait loves to swim and is obsessed with waves. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)
But then the vet said she wanted to test Cait’s blood to determine her electrolyte balance and warned us that, depending on the results of the test, Cait might need to stay overnight to receive intravenous fluids.
Naturally, the phones came out and we began researching and found the symptoms of water intoxication in dogs, which include nausea, vomiting, lethargy, loss of balance, glazed eyes, pale or light-coloured gums, and excessive salivation. Cait pretty much had every one.
We also read that hyponatremia can result in more serious symptoms such as seizures, coma, and death — and of course we also found all the stories of dogs that have died from water intoxication.
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So our collective stress level rose when the vet called back to confirm Cait had hyponatremia. She then read off the normal range of electrolytes and what Cait’s were — her levels of sodium, chloride, and potassium were all below normal. Fortunately, Cait’s levels were moderately below normal — still serious enough to warrant an IV drip and an overnight stay to gradually restore her electrolyte balance, but the vet assured us the prognosis was positive.
Border collie Cait back home and fully recovered after an overnight stay at the vet, where she received intravenous fluids to restore her electrolyte balance after developing hyponatremia from ingesting too much water. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)
After several calls overnight to the vet to check on Cait’s condition, we found out she was indeed responding to treatment. The vet said we could pick her up in the morning. One large vet bill (“Costly Cait” has been added to “Quirky Cait”) and a lot of relief later, and Cait seems to have recovered.
Our intention with this story is not to stoke fears in the hearts of dog owners that their pooch shouldn’t be allowed to play in the water. Water play is great exercise for dogs and a lot of fun for both dogs and their owners, and water intoxication is not very common.
However, all dog owners should be aware of the potential risks, particularly if their dogs love playing in the water, as symptoms can happen quickly and may be fatal.
The best way to void the risk of dogs ingesting too much water is to limit the amount of time they stay in the water. Take frequent breaks and shift the play to land. If you have a dog like Cait, who is obsessed with waves, you will need to restrict access to the water. If playing fetch with your dog in the water, choose flatter objects so your dog doesn’t have to open its mouth so widely.
If your dog does show symptoms of water intoxication, get them to a vet as soon as possible as time is of the essence.
Thanks to Jeannine’s attention to Cait and her quick action in contacting the vet, and thanks to the work of the dedicated vets and staff at KVEC, Cait is still with us to enjoy some (closely monitored) time in the water.
The popular section of the Rotary Greenway Trail from Hunter to Douro streets in Peterborough's East City will be fully lit with %60,000 in LED lighting by the end of July thanks to an intiative spearheaded by Ashburnham Ale House owner Scott Wood, with support from sponsors Village BIA, Stoneguide Realty Limited, Shimano Canada, Wild Rock Outfitters, and the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)
‘It was a dark and lonely night’ may the quintessential opening sentence for a novel but, for those who hike or bike an East City portion of the Rotary Greenway Trail after the sun goes down, it’s a daunting proposition.
On Tuesday (June 22), a project that will see the trail from Hunter Street East to Douro Street fully lit with LED lighting for safer night use by the end of July was celebrated with contributors to the $60,000 project on hand, including Ashburnham Ale House owner Scott Wood who spearheaded the fundraising drive. It was an appropriate celebration for June, which is Bike Month in Ontario.
“One of the ways to make the best use of our trails is to make them usable 24/7 by lighting them,” said Sue Sauve, transportation demand planning manager with the City of Peterborough.
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“The number of people riding bicycles has increased five-fold over the last 15 years,” she added. “With that growth has come increased use of and reliance on the multi-use trails.”
Back in 2019, Wood took the idea of trail lighting to residents whose property backs onto that part of the trail and heard no negative comments. In May 2020, city council formally endorsed the project.
“I will often walk the trail in the evening, especially in the winter months, and without lighting — even in the summer — if there’s no moon, it’s so dark with the canopy of trees,” said Wood, a resident of nearby Mark Street. “I’ve often walked right off the trail. When it’s not light out, it can be quite scary and a hazard for people slipping and falling in the winter. With lights, you can see if there’s ice and not slip.”
Ashburnham Ale House owner Scott Wood and City of Peterborough transportation demand management planner Sue Sauve stand by the boulder that will soon be home to an embossed metal plaque that will recognize the contributors to the $60,000 cost of lighting the Rotary Greenway Trail from Hunter Street East to Douro Street in Peterborough’s East City. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)
Contributing to the total cost along with Ashburnham Ale House are the Village BIA, Stoneguide Realty Limited, Shimano Canada, Wild Rock Outfitters, and the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha.
Barry Electric Contractors, owned by Chris Woods, will soon start the installation work at a greatly reduced rate, according to Wood.
An embossed metal plaque recognizing each project sponsor will be mounted on a large boulder about halfway along the trail section.
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“My job as fundraiser was really quite easy with the giving folks that are here today,” said Wood.
Tom Bennett, a Rotary member and co-owner of Stoneguide Realty Limited, said his company’s donation resulted from his having lunch one day at Ashburnham Ale House “and it came to be.”
“It’s better for all of us when our community has safe places for people to travel,” he added.
This mock-up of the embossed metal plaque that will recognize sponsors’ contributions to the lighting of Rotary Greenway Trail from Hunter Street East to Douro Street was on display at an update on the project held June 22, 2021. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)
According to Sauve, of the 32 kilometres of multi-use trails in the city, 4.7 kilometres are lit already. In 2016, an anonymous donation made through the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough enabled the lighting of the trail link from Water Street to the main trail just east of Water and Hilliard streets.
While noting that there isn’t currently a city budget to light more trail sections, Sauve says that is “on our radar” and will be done as resources become available.
“When we look at the automated counters we have, we see that pedestrian counts on a typical day are about 72 per cent in the winter of what they are in the summer, so we know there’s a growing year-round use of the trails,” Sauve said. “The investment is really having results.”
Here’s an update on COVID-19 cases in Ontario as well as in the greater Kawarthas region.
Ontario is reporting 296 new cases today, but this total includes around 80 cases from Toronto last year as a result of a data review and cleaning initiative, so the actual number of cases reported yesterday is around 216.
Most of the cases are in Waterloo (61), Toronto (123, with actual cases reported yesterday around 43), York (37), Peel (20), Hamilton (11), and Ottawa (11). The seven-day average of daily cases has decreased by 11 to 323.
Hospitalizations have increased by 73 to 334, but this increase may be attributed to underreporting by more than 10% of hospitals yesterday. Patients in ICUs have decreased by 9 to 314, and the number of patients on ventilators remains unchanged at 202.
Ontario is reporting 60 new deaths today, but 54 of these deaths are from previous months so the actual increase in deaths from yesterday is 6. There has been 1 new death in a long-term care home, although this may have been a previous death as well.
Almost 13 million vaccine doses have been administered, an increase of 199,535 since yesterday, with over 87% of Ontario’s total population now having received at least one dose. Over 3.1 million people have been fully vaccinated, with 172,672 people receiving their second dose yesterday, representing over 21% of the total population.
COVID-19 cases in Ontario from May 22 – June 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 May 22 – June 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 May 22 – June 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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In the greater Kawarthas region, there are 3 new cases to report in Peterborough.
For the first time since March 23, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reporting no new cases in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton. There are also no new cases in Hastings Prince Edward.
There are 2 new hospitalizations in Peterborough.
An additional 14 cases have been resolved across the region, including 10 in Peterborough, 2 in Kawartha Lakes, 1 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 1 in Northumberland.
Active cases have decreased across all regional health units — by 4 in Peterborough, by 2 in Kawartha Lakes, by 1 in Northumberland, and by 1 in Hastings Prince Edward — except for Haliburton, where active cases are unchanged.
There are currently 40 active cases in the greater Kawarthas region, a decrease of 8 since yesterday, including 20 in Peterborough, 9 in Northumberland, 8 in Kawartha Lakes, 2 in Hastings Prince Edward (1 in Quinte West and 1 in Belleville), and 1 in Haliburton.
Since the pandemic began in the greater Kawarthas region, there have been 1,577 confirmed positive cases in the Peterborough area (1,536 resolved with 21 deaths), 1,082 in the City of Kawartha Lakes (1,030 resolved with 57 deaths), 943 in Northumberland County (917 resolved with 17 deaths), 122 in Haliburton County (120 resolved with 1 death), and 1,127 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties (1,114 resolved with 11 deaths). The most recent death was reported in Kawartha Lakes on June 5.
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