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Ontario reports 1,009 new COVID-19 cases, with data glitch affecting case count for today and yesterday

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Here’s an update on COVID-19 cases in Ontario as well as in the greater Kawarthas region.

It turns out yesterday’s record increase of 1,589 new COVID-19 cases wasn’t a record increase after all. Due to a technical error, some of the cases that should have been reported today were reported yesterday instead. As a result, today’s report of 1,009 new COVID-19 cases is lower than it should be, and yesterday’s number was higher than it should have been. The average case count over the past two days is 1,299, and the average number of daily cases over the past seven days has decreased to 1,395.

Most of the new cases reported today are in Toronto (497), Peel (175), and York (118), with double-digit increases in Windsor-Essex (56), Waterloo (40), Simcoe Muskoka (25), Ottawa (19), Niagara (19), Durham (16), Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (16), and Hamilton (10), with smaller increases in Middlesex-London (6) and Brant County (6).

The remaining 21 health units are reporting 5 or fewer new cases, with 8 health units reporting no new cases at all.

Of today’s cases, 51% are among people under 40 years of age, with the highest number of cases (354) among people ages 20 to 39 followed by 307 cases among people ages 40 to 59. With 1,482 more cases resolved since yesterday, the percentage of resolved cases has increased by 0.2% to 84.6%. The average positivity rate across Ontario has increased by 1.2% to 5.8%, meaning that 58 out of every 1,000 tests performed were positive for COVID-19 on November 23.

Ontario reported 14 new COVID-19 deaths today, including 10 in long-term care facilities. Hospitalizations have increased by 27 to 534, with 3 additional patients with COVID-19 were admitted to ICUs and 1 less patient on a ventilator. A total of 27,053 tests were completed yesterday, and the backlog of tests under investigation has increased by 10,922 to 29,316.

There are 270 new cases in Ontario schools to report today, an increase of 210, with 233 student cases and 47 staff cases. This includes cases reported from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon. There are 22 cases in licensed child care settings, an increase of 9 from yesterday, with 17 cases among children and 5 cases among staff.

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In the greater Kawarthas region, there are 12 new cases to report, including 8 in Hastings and Prince Edwards counties, 2 in Peterborough, and 2 in Northumberland. There are no new cases in Kawartha Lakes or Haliburton.

None of the reported new cases in Ontario schools and child care settings are in the greater Kawarthas region.

There are currently 56 active cases in the greater Kawarthas region, including 25 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties, 16 in Peterborough, 12 in Northumberland, 2 in Haliburton, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.

Since the pandemic began in the greater Kawarthas region, there have been 197 confirmed positive cases in the Peterborough area (176 resolved with 5 deaths), 192 in the City of Kawartha Lakes (172 resolved with 32 deaths), 71 in Northumberland County (58 resolved with 1 death), 25 in Haliburton County (23 resolved with no deaths), and 116 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties (86 resolved with 5 deaths). The most recent death was reported in Peterborough on November 23.

Province-wide, there have been 106,510 confirmed cases, an increase of 1,009 from yesterday. However, today’s case count is lower than it should be, and yesterday’s record case count of 1,589 was higher than it should have been, due to a technical issue that saw some of today’s cases included in yesterday’s report. The average case count over the past two days is 1,299. Today, 90,074 cases have been resolved (84.6% of all cases), an increase of 1,082 from yesterday. There have been 3,519 deaths, an increase of 14 from yesterday, with 2,234 deaths in long-term care homes, an increase of 10 from yesterday. The number of hospitalizations has increased by 27 to 534, with 3 additional patients with COVID-19 were admitted to ICUs and 1 less patient on a ventilator. A total of 5,984,776 tests have been completed, an increase of 27,053 from yesterday, with 29,316 tests under investigation, an increase of 10,922 from yesterday.

The provincial data in this report is pulled from Ontario’s integrated Public Health Information System (iPHIS) at 4 p.m. the previous day. Data from local health units is more current and is usually reflected in the provincial data the following day.

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Peterborough Public Health

Peterborough Public Health’s service area is the City and County of Peterborough and the Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations.

The health unit provides daily reports, including on weekends.

Confirmed positive: 197 (increase of 2)
Active cases: 16 (decrease of 1)
Close contacts: 66 (increase of 16)
Deaths: 5 (no change)
Resolved: 176 (no change)
Hospitalizations (total to date): 10 (no change)*
Total tests completed: Over 36,200 (increase of 50)
Institutional outbreaks: Fairhaven (no change)

*The total number of hospitalization is no longer being reported.

 

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s service area is the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and Haliburton County.

The health unit provides reports from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

Confirmed positive: 288, including 192 in Kawartha Lakes, 71 in Northumberland, 25 in Haliburton (increase of 2, in Northumberland)
Active cases: 15, including 1 in Kawartha Lakes, 12 in Northumberland, and 2 in Haliburton (increase of 2, in Northumberland)
Probable cases: 0 (no change)
High-risk contacts: 41, including 14 in Kawartha Lakes, 24 in Northumberland, and 3 in Haliburton (net increase of 3)
Hospitalizations (total to date): 16, including 11 in Kawartha Lakes, 4 in Northumberland, and 1 in Haliburton (no change)
Deaths: 33 (no change)
Resolved: 253, including 172 in Kawartha Lakes, 58 in Northumberland, 23 in Haliburton (no change)
Institutional outbreaks: None (no change)

 

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health’s service area is Hastings County (including Bancroft) and Prince Edward County.

The health unit provides reports from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

Confirmed positive: 116 (increase of 8)
Active cases: 25 (increase of 8)
Deaths: 5 (no change)
Currently hospitalized: 1 (no change)
Currently hospitalized and in ICU: 1 (increase of 1)
Currently hospitalized and in ICU on ventilator (total to date): 0 (no change)
Resolved: 86 (no change)
New swabs completed: 5,693 (increase of 1,713)
Institutional outbreaks: None (no change)

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Province of Ontario

Confirmed positive: 106,510 (increase of 1,009)*
Resolved: 90,074 (increase of 1,082, 84.6% of all cases)
Hospitalized: 534 (increase of 27)
Hospitalized and in ICU: 159 (increase of 3)
Hospitalized and in ICU on ventilator: 91 (decrease of 1)
Deaths: 3,519 (increase of 14)
Deaths of residents in long-term care homes: 2,234 (increase of 10)
Total tests completed: 5,984,776 (increase of 27,053)
Tests under investigation: 29,316 (increase of 10,922)

*Due to technical issues, yesterday’s report of 1,589 cases included cases reported up to 8:30 p.m. on November 22, instead of the usual timeframe of up until 12 p.m. As a result, yesterday’s daily count was an overestimate and today’s daily count is an underestimate.

New COVID-19 cases in Ontario from October 24 - November 23, 2020. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
New COVID-19 cases in Ontario from October 24 – November 23, 2020. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
COVID-19 tests completed in Ontario from October 24 - November 23, 2020. The red line is the number of tests completed daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of tests completed. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
COVID-19 tests completed in Ontario from October 24 – November 23, 2020. The red line is the number of tests completed daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of tests completed. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)

 

For more information about COVID-19 in Ontario, visit covid-19.ontario.ca.

What’s new on Netflix Canada in December 2020

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George Clooney directs and stars as Augustine in "The Midnight Sky", a science-fiction film about a brilliant and aging astronomer in the Arctic who works to stop a team of astronauts from returning home after Earth suffers a mysterious global catastrophe. ALso pictured is Caoilinn Springall as Iris, the mysterious child Augustine encounters at his remote outpost. (Photo: Netflix)

Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada.

In December, Netflix is releasing a lot of holiday-themed content (of course), but here are some non-seasonal highlights.

In the post-apocalyptic Netflix film The Midnight Sky, a Santa-bearded George Clooney starts as Augustine Lofthouse, a brilliant and aging astronomer in the Arctic who works to stop Sully (Felicity Jones) and her fellow astronauts from returning home to Earth, where a mysterious global catastrophe has taken place. Clooney also directs this adaptation of Lily Brooks-Dalton’s acclaimed 2016 novel Good Morning, Midnight, which premieres on Wednesday, December 23rd.

VIDEO: “The Midnight Sky” Trailer

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the final film starring the late actor Chadwick Boseman, premieres on Friday, December 18th. Boseman died earlier this year after having lived with colon cancer for four years (he kept acting while he kept his condition private). Adapted from August Wilson’s play which was inspired by real-life 1920s blues singer Ma Rainey, the film is set in Chicago in the 1920s and deals with issues of race, art, religion, and the historic exploitation of black recording artists by white producers.

There’s also Mank, a biographical drama film directed by David Fincher based on the life of alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman) as he races to finish “Citizen Kane” in 1930s Hollywood. Filmed in black-and-white, the Netflix film premieres on Friday, December 4th.

For something completely different, there’s the first season of Alien Worlds, which premieres on Wednesday, December 2nd. This Netflix documentary series blends science fact and fiction to imagine alien life on other planets.

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Other new Netflix original series include The Holiday Movies That Made Us (Dec. 1), Bhaag Beanie Bhaag and Selena: The Series (both on Dec. 4), Detention (Dec. 5), Lovestruck in the City (Dec. 8), Alice in Borderland (Dec. 10), Tiny Pretty Things (Dec. 14), How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding and Run On (both on Dec. 16), Sweet Home (Dec. 18), Bridgerton (Dec. 25), Best Leftovers Ever! and Equinox (both on Dec. 30).

Returning Netflix original series include season four of Big Mouth (Dec. 4), part three of Mr. Iglesias (Dec. 8), volume two of Song Exploder (Dec. 15), season two of Home for Christmas (Dec. 18), and part four of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Dec. 31).

Other new and returning series include seasons one and two of Odd Squad (Dec. 1), season four of Working’ Moms (Dec. 2), season one of Kings of Joburg (Dec. 4), seasons one and two of Pup Academy (Dec. 15), and season eight of Wentworth (Dec. 30).

VIDEO: “Alien Worlds” Trailer

Netflix films include Angela’s Christmas Wish (Dec. 1), Fierce (Dec. 2), Break (Dec. 3), Bombay Rose and Leyla Everlasting (both on Dec. 4), Rose Island (Dec. 9), Canvas and The Prom (both on Dec. 11), Your Name Engraved Herein (Dec. 23), Grandma’s Last Wishes (Dec. 25), Asphalt Burning and DNA (both on Dec. 26), and Cops and Robbers (Dec. 28).

Theatrically released films include 2012, Annie, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Godzilla, The Dressmaker, The Vow, They Shall Not Grow Old, and Walking Tall (all on Dec. 1), Battleship, Big Fat Liar, Carlito’s Way, Children of Men (all on Dec. 2), Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (Dec. 5), Everybody Knows (Dec. 6), The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (Dec. 16), A Dog’s Way Home and Holmes & Watson (both on Dec. 23), Rogue (Dec. 25), A Simple Favor, Isn’t It Romantic, and The Spy Who Dumped Me (all on Dec 28.), and A Nice Girl Like You, Hotel Artemis, and Sorry to Bother You (all on Dec. 31).

VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in December 2020

Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in December along with what’s leaving.

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Coming in December (no release date specified)

  • Arashi’s Diary – Voyage – Episodes 18-20 (Netflix documentary) – Twenty years after their debut, join the beloved members of Arashi on a new journey as they showcase their lives, talents, and gifts to the world.

 

Wednesday, December 1

  • Angela’s Christmas Wish (Netflix film) – A determined Angela makes a wish to reunite her family in time for Christmas, then launches a plan to find her way from Ireland to Australia.
  • The Holiday Movies That Made Us (Netflix original) – Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic Christmas blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks.
  • Natalie Palamides: Nate – A One Man Show (Netflix comedy special) – Meet Nate — your stereotypical masculine man just trying to be better. Executive produced by Amy Poehler and directed by Philip Burgers, this can-crushing axe-yielding special premiere follows an alpha male, portrayed by Natalie Palamides, learning to express emotion and understand the rules of consent.
  • 2012
  • A Christmas Catch
  • Annie
  • Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
  • Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
  • Christmas with a Prince
  • Christmas Wonderland
  • Don’t Let Go
  • G.I. Joe: Retaliation
  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
  • Godzilla
  • Gridiron Gang
  • Juliet, Naked
  • Odd Squad: Seasons 1-2
  • Super Wings: Season 3
  • The Dressmaker
  • The Vow
  • They Shall Not Grow Old
  • Transformers Rescue Bots Academy: Season 2
  • Walking Tall

 

Thursday, December 2

  • Alien Worlds (Netflix documentary) – Applying the laws of life on Earth to the rest of the galaxy, this series blends science fact and fiction to imagine alien life on other planets.
  • Ari Eldjárn: Pardon My Icelandic (Netflix comedy special) – In this upbeat English-language special, comedian Ari Eldjárn pokes fun at Nordic rivalries, Hollywood’s take on Thor, the whims of toddlers, and more.
  • Battleship
  • Big Fat Liar
  • Carlito’s Way
  • Children of Men
  • Fierce (Netflix film) – A gifted young singer becomes an instant sensation on a popular talent show. But her real goal is earning the love of her father, a member of the jury.
  • Half Baked
  • Hazel Brugger: Tropical (Netflix comedy special) – In this stand-up special, comedian Hazel Brugger offers her breezy takes on unruly geese, chatty gynecologists, German bank loans, and more.
  • Workin’ Moms: Season 4

 

Friday, December 3

  • Break (Netflix film) – After a serious accident, Lucie tries to rediscover herself as a dancer and meets Vincent, a talented b-boy battling his own insecurities.
  • Chico Bon Bon and the Very Berry Holiday (Netflix family) – The Fix-It Force makes a plan to hit every home as fast as they can, delivering Blunderberry Cakes before the town awakes to avoid a holiday disaster.
  • Just Another Christmas (Tudo Bem No Natal Que Vem) (Netflix film) – Stuck in a time loop where it’s forever Christmas, a family man who hates the holiday starts to learn valuable lessons about what’s important in life.

 

Saturday, December 4

  • Bhaag Beanie Bhaag (Netflix original) – Beanie has always done what’s asked of her — until she decides to run from her very comfortable life and pursue a career in stand-up comedy. As she navigates the demands of everyone from her concerned parents to her proposal-popping boyfriend, this is Beanie’s journey to carve out the life she wants for herself amidst the chaos.
  • Big Mouth: Season 4 (Netflix original) – On the brink of eighth grade, the friends contend with summer camp torments, shady alter egos, new make-out frontiers and Tito the Anxiety Mosquito.
  • Bombay Rose (Netflix film) – Amidst the bustle of a magnetic and multifaceted city, the budding love between two dreamers is tested by duty and religious divides.
  • Captain Underpants Mega Blissmas (Netflix family) – Christmas gets weird — really weird — after George and Harold go back in time to change up a few of their beloved holiday’s traditions.
  • Christmas Crossfire (Wir Können Nicht Anders) (Netflix film) – A man foils an attempted murder, then flees the crew of would-be killers along with their intended target as a woman he’s just met tries to find him.
  • Kings of Joburg: Season 1
  • Leyla Everlasting (Netflix film) – A resilient housewife, her husband and their marriage therapist become mired in a toxic love triangle and a plot to obtain an antique manuscript.
  • Mank (Netflix film) – 1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing wit and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish “Citizen Kane.”
  • Selena: The Series (Netflix original) – A coming-of-age story following Selena as she chases her dreams, with the heart-wrenching and life-changing sacrifices she and her family make as they navigate the highs and lows of success, loss, love, and music.

 

Sunday, December 5

  • Detention (Netflix original) – A tormented student uncovers unsettling secrets at her remote high school as betrayal and a paranormal encounter upend her life.
  • Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
  • Mighty Express: A Mighty Christmas (Netflix family) – The Mighty Express welcomes a new train and speeds into a snowstorm to deliver Santa’s presents and save Christmas for all the kids in Tracksville.

 

Monday, December 6

  • Everybody Knows

 

Tuesday, December 7

  • Ava (2020)

 

Wednesday, December 8

  • Emicida: AmarElo – É Tudo Para Ontem (Netflix documentary) – Between scenes from his concert in São Paulo’s Theatro Municipal, rapper and activist Emicida celebrates the rich legacy of Black Brazilian culture.
  • Lovestruck in the City (Netflix original) – Heart stolen by a free-spirited woman after a beachside romance, a passionate architect sets out to reunite with her on the streets of Seoul.
  • Mr. Iglesias: Part 3 (Netflix original) – As he begins a new relationship, Gabe pushes his students to face their fears, dream big and believe in themselves — lessons he tries to take to heart.
  • Spirit Riding Free: Ride Along Adventure (Netflix family) – Join Lucky and her friends on a mission to save Maricela’s beloved mare, Mystery, from greedy horse thieves who’ve taken her captive with a wild herd.
  • Super Monsters: Santa’s Super Monster Helpers (Netflix family) – When Santa needs serious help prepping all of his presents, the Super Monsters lend a hand — and some monster magic — to get every gift out on time!

 

Thursday, December 9

  • Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love: Christmas (Netflix family) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year — until Ashley has visions of a not-so-festive future dancing in her head on Christmas Eve.
  • The Big Show Show: Christmas (Netflix family) – Ho, ho, nooo! After an injury forces the Big Show to cease all Santa duties, Cassy steps up as Mrs. Claus to keep the Christmas spirit alive.
  • Rose Island (L’Incredibile storia dell’Isola Delle Rose) (Netflix film) – An idealistic engineer builds his own island off the coast of Italy and declares it a nation, drawing the attention of the world — and the government.
  • The Surgeon’s Cut (Netflix documentary) – The Surgeon’s Cut profiles four ground-breaking surgeons from around the world, each with a visionary approach to their craft. Viewers will follow along as they perform innovative operations and procedures, and reveal personal insight into their journey into medicine, providing a unique window into the world of surgery. Through the individual stories of these experts, the series explores how our understanding of the human body is constantly being reinvented by new discoveries and techniques. Specialty areas featured include fetal medicine, neurosurgery, transplant surgery, and cardiology.

 

Friday, December 10

  • Alice in Borderland (Netflix original) – A video-game-obsessed young man finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo where he and other visitors must compete in deadly games to survive.

 

Saturday, December 11

  • A Trash Truck Christmas (Netflix family) – When Santa crash-lands in the junkyard on Christmas Eve, Hank, Trash Truck, and their animal friends all have a hand in rescuing the holiday for everyone.
  • Canvas (Netflix film) – A grieving grandfather struggling to reclaim his passion for painting after suffering a loss finds the inspiration to create again.
  • Giving Voice (Netflix documentary) – Students from across the US audition for a spot in the August Wilson Monologue Competition, culminating in a riveting final round on a Broadway stage.
  • The Mess You Leave Behind (El desorden que dejas) (Netflix original) – A teacher starts her job at a high school but is haunted by a suspicious death that occurred there weeks before — and begins fearing for her own life.
  • The Prom (Netflix film) – A group of down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up life in small-town Indiana as they rally behind a teen fighting to bring her girlfriend to prom.
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Tuesday, December 14

  • A California Christmas (Netflix film) – With his carefree lifestyle on the line, a wealthy charmer poses as a ranch hand to get a hardworking farmer to sell her family’s land before Christmas.
  • Hilda: Season 2 (Netflix family) – As Hilda explores new places and hidden spaces around Trolberg, her love of adventure and a growing streak of independence could lead her into trouble.
  • Tiny Pretty Things (Netflix original) – When an attack brings down the star student at an elite ballet school, her replacement enters a world of lies, betrayal — and cutthroat competition.

 

Wednesday, December 15

  • PAW Patrol: Season 7
  • Pup Academy: Season 1-2
  • Song Exploder: Volume 2 (Netflix original) – Based on the acclaimed podcast of the same name, and from host Hrishikesh Hirway and Oscar®-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville, each episode of Song Exploder features some of the world’s greatest musicians as they reveal how they brought one of their songs to life. The series weaves together in-depth interviews, archival footage, and raw recordings as each artist breaks down their song, layer by layer, sharing intimate insight into the personal inspiration behind the music and lyrics. Featured artists in Volume 2 include: Dua Lipa, where the Grammy and BRIT award-winning singer and songwriter delves into the personal struggles and musical influences that went into the making of her hit song “Love Again” from her second studio album, Future Nostalgia; The Killers, where the multi-platinum band breaks down “When You Were Young,” the deeply personal song that felt like a turning point for the band; Nine Inch Nails, where Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy award-winning composer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Trent Reznor discusses powerfully haunting song “Hurt,” the final track on NIN’s second studio album The Downward Spiral; Natalia Lafourcade, where the Grammy and 14-time Latin Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter explains how she channeled her history and homeland of Veracruz, Mexico to create the hit song “Hasta La Raíz.”

 

Thursday, December 16

  • Anitta: Made In Honorio (Netflix documentary) – In this intimate documentary, Brazilian pop queen Anitta opens up about fame, family and her fierce work ethic, revealing the woman behind the hits.
  • BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America (Netflix documentary) – Through interviews, archival footage and many music hits, this series tells the history of rock ‘n’ roll and youth culture throughout Latin America.
  • How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding (Netflix original) – Prodigal daughter Tumi goes home for the holidays and manages to ruin her sister’s wedding plans. Now she must make things right before it’s too late.
  • Lee Daniels’ The Butler (2013)
  • The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
  • The Ripper (Netflix documentary) – Investigators and witnesses recall how a modern-day Jack the Ripper terrorized the north of England during the late 1970s.
  • Run On (Netflix original) – Veering off course from his preset path, a track star follows his own pace and heart for the first time after a film translator steps into his life.
  • Vir Das: Outside In – The Lockdown Special (Netflix original) – Stage banter takes on a different — deeper — meaning as the comedian performs online shows to homebound viewers worldwide from his Mumbai residence.

 

Saturday, December 18

  • Guest House (2020)
  • Home for Christmas: Season 2 (Netflix original) – When love rings your doorbell, are you ready? Follow Johanne through another December as she continues her pursuit for eternal, warm and real love. When her family and the world around her fall apart, how can she still believe in real and bottomless love? Does it even exist and will she find the one true love for Christmas this year?
  • Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Netflix film) – Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson’s play.
  • Sweet Home (Netflix original) – As savage monsters inflict terror and threaten humanity, a troubled teen with inner demons emerges as his neighbours’ best bet for survival.

 

Wednesday, December 22

  • London Hughes: To Catch a D*ck (Netflix comedy special) – London is confused. She’s awesome, successful, attractive, and has no gag reflex and yet, somehow, incredibly single — how on earth has that happened?! In this hilariously provocative empowering show, London will explore the complete mystery of why the world is full of desirable, brilliant but single women — who definitely don’t need a man but wouldn’t mind the option.
  • Rhyme Time Town Singalongs (Netflix family) – Sing along with the Rhyme Time Town friends as they use their imaginations and flex their problem-solving skills with snackable, snap-worthy songs.

 

Thursday, December 23

  • The Midnight Sky (Netflix film) – This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine (George Clooney), a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully (Felicity Jones) and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe. Clooney directs the adaptation of Lily Brooks-Dalton’s acclaimed novel Good Morning, Midnight, co-starring David Oyelowo, Kyle Chandler, Demián Bichir, and Tiffany Boone.
  • Your Name Engraved Herein (Netflix film) – Set in the backdrop of 1987 where martial law just ended in Taiwan, two male students fell in love against the expectations of society.

 

Friday, December 24

  • A Dog’s Way Home
  • Holmes & Watson

 

Saturday, December 25

  • Bridgerton (Netflix original) – From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dyvenor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family, as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market. Hoping to follow in her parent’s footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne’s prospects initially seem to be unrivaled. But as her older brother begins to rule out her potential suitors, the high society scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown casts aspersions on Daphne. Enter the highly desirable and rebellious Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), committed bachelor and the catch of the season for the debutantes’ mamas. Despite proclaiming that they want nothing the other has to offer, their attraction is undeniable and sparks fly as they find themselves engaged in an increasing battle of wits while navigating society’s expectations for their future. Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and quick-witted series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all. The series also stars Golda Rosheuvel, Jonathan Bailey, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Nicola Coughlan, Ruby Barker, Sabrina Bartlett, Ruth Gemmell, Adjoa Andoh, Polly Walker, Bessie Carter. and Harriet Cains, with Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown. The series is inspired by Julia Quinn’s novels.
  • Grandma’s Last Wishes (El testamento de la abuela) (Netflix film) – When Grandma decides it’s time to put her affairs in order, the family clashes over who’ll inherit her house in this sequel to “Grandma’s Wedding.”
  • Rogue

 

Sunday, December 26

  • Asphalt Burning (Børning 3) (Netflix film) – When the brakes slam on his wedding, Roy accepts a challenge from a new foe to race for his runaway bride at the iconic Nürburgring track in Germany.
  • DNA (Netflix film) – The death of a woman’s larger-than-life grandfather brings her cantankerous family together and forces the 35-year-old to confront her tumultuous life.
  • Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Season 3: Sahara (Netflix family) – With Ms. Nowhere and Gary MIA in the Sahara, Echo leads the Spy Racers on a mission to take down enemies from the past.
  • Go! Go! Cory Carson: Season 3 (Netflix family) – It’s another season following animated kid car, Cory Carson, as he goes on adventures with his family and friends in Bumperton Hills.
  • The Magic School Bus Rides Again In the Zone (Netflix family) – It’s the longest New Years Eve ever as Ms. Frizzle and class travel back in time — hour by hour — to save their beloved bus!

 

Tuesday, December 28

  • A Simple Favor
  • Cops and Robbers (Netflix film) – This animated short film is based on a spoken word poetry video created in response to the May 5, 2020 murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
  • Isn’t It Romantic
  • The Spy Who Dumped Me
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Thursday, December 30

  • Best Leftovers Ever! (Netflix original) – The kings and queens of leftover cooking will take leftover dishes on an epic journey across two rounds. Each half-hour after party, our home cooks will compete in the ultimate food makeover, finding ways to give old leftovers new life, all in the hopes of winning a $10,000 prize! Join host Jackie Tohn and judges David So and Rosemary Shrager as they watch our contestants transform leftovers into delicious creations.
  • Equinox (Netflix original) – In 1999, young Astrid saw a bus full of students disappear. In 2019, Astrid tries to solve this mystery, only to discover she ends up changing the past.
  • Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy: Chapter 2: Earthrise (Netflix anime) – While Optimus Prime and the Autobots search for answers in deep space, they meet their creators who prove to be a greater foe than the Decepticons.
  • Wentworth: Season 8

 

Friday, December 31

  • A Nice Girl Like You
  • Best of Stand-Up 2020 (Netflix comedy special) – This compilation features the funniest jokes from comedians in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand that have launched specials in 2020.
  • The Children Act
  • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 4 (Netflix original) – Chilling Adventures of Sabrina re-imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Over the course of Part 4’s eight episodes, The Eldritch Terrors will descend upon Greendale. The coven must fight each terrifying threat one-by-one (The Weird, The Returned, The Darkness to name a few), all leading up to The Void, which is the End of All Things. As the witches wage war, with the help of The Fright Club, Nick begins to slowly earn his way back into Sabrina’s heart, but will it be too late?
  • Dragon Ball Super: Broly
  • Hotel Artemis
  • Sorry to Bother You

 

Leaving Netflix Canada in December

Thursday, December 2

  • 2 Fast 2 Furious
  • Billy Madison
  • Fast & Furious
  • Fast & Furious 6
  • Fast Five
  • Furious 7
  • The Fast and the Furious
  • The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

Thursday, December 30

  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Seasons 1-6

Friday, December 31

  • Forensic Files: Collections 1-9
  • Gossip Girl: Seasons 1-6

 

All titles and dates are subject to change.

Where to harvest your own Christmas tree in the Kawarthas in 2020

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Barrett's Tree Farm is located at 3141 Williamson Road North in Cobourg. (Photo: Barrett's Tree Farm)

If harvesting your own fresh local Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for your family, there are a couple of important things you need to know this year.

First, because of the pandemic, all Christmas tree farms have COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place.

Second, unless you want to end up with a Charlie Brown tree, don’t delay in getting your tree this year. With more families staying at home during the holidays during the pandemic, there’s a high demand for trees — and that means shortages are expected.

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There are six tree farms in the Kawarthas where you can harvest your own tree: Potash Creek Farms in Omemee, Barrett’s Tree Farm in Cobourg, J & D Trees in Colborne, Murray Tree Farm in Apsley, Dawson Tree Farm in Millbrook, and Oake Family Tree Farm in Cavan-Monaghan. Kol Tree Farms in Roseneath is permanently closed and Little Lake Christmas Trees in Cramahe doesn’t appear to be open this year.

If you’re willing to drive just outside the Kawarthas, you can also harvest your own tree at Powell’s Trees in Bowmanville and Blackstock Christmas Tree Farm in Blackstock.

Due to the pandemic, there are new COVID-19 health and safety protocols at all tree farms. A limited number of people will be allowed at one time. You’ll need to wear your face mask when paying for your tree. There will be no hot drinks or snacks available, and no hay rides. Customers are encouraged to bring their own hand saw; some farms have limited saws available (usually with a deposit) that will be sanitized after customer use. Check the tree farm’s website for their specific COVID-19 protocols.

Here’s where you can harvest your own Christmas tree in the greater Kawarthas region:

  • Barrett’s Tree Farm (3141 Williamson Rd. N., Cobourg, 905-342-2622)
  • Blackstock Christmas Tree Farm (4060 Mountjoy Rd., Blackstock, 905-439-9253)
  • Dawson Tree Farm (243 Zion Line, Millbrook, 905-261-7415 or 905-243-5136)
  • J & D Trees (13809 Telephone Rd., Colborne, 905-355-3009)
  • Murray Tree Farm (8786 Highway 28, Apsley, 416-438-0879)
  • Oake Family Tree Farm (2474 Sherbrooke St. W., Cavan-Monaghan, 705-740-3393)
  • Potash Creek Farms (400 Grassy Rd., Omemee, 705-879-4489)
  • Powell’s Trees (2945 Regional Rd. 20, Bowmanville, 905-263-2762)

For available tree species, hours, prices, and websites (including the farms’ COVID-19 protocols), check out our map:


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Why buy a grown-in-Ontario Christmas tree?

Besides helping the local economy (more than 600 Christmas tree farms in Ontario generate around $12 million), farm-grown natural Christmas tree have other benefits.

Christmas trees are one of the most environmentally friendly crops. It takes up to 10 years to grow each tree and, during this time, the trees remove carbon dioxide and airborn pollutants from the atmosphere (up to 13 tons per acre!) and provide protective havens for a wide variety of birds and mammals. It’s also a sustainable crop — for every tree that’s harvested, at least three seedlings are planted in its place.

Natural Christmas trees are also 100% recyclable and biodegradable. Most municipalities — including those in the Kawarthas — collect discarded natural Christmas trees and chip them for use as mulching materials. Discarded natural trees can also be used as bird feeders, wood products can be made from their stems, or they can be used as wildlife cover in fish ponds and woodlots.

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Common types of Christmas trees

If you do decide to harvest your own tree this year (or buy a pre-cut one), here’s a quick primer on the most common tree species available:

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) – The most popular Christmas tree in Canada, the Scots Pine is a thick and hardy tree. It resists drying and holds its needles well over the holidays. However, the needles are tough and very pointy.

Balsam Fir – Almost as popular as the Scots Pine, the Balsam Fir holds its dark-green needles well and is a good choice if the decorated tree will be left standing for a longer period of time. Balsam fir branches work well for lighter Christmas ornaments, and the tree has a strong fragrance.

Fraser Fir – A Christmas tree that’s become very popular in recent years, the Fraser Fir is known for holding its attractive dark blue-green needles and its pleasant scent. Fraser Firs are generally more expensive than other trees as the species has a much longer growing cycle.

Norway Spruce – The traditional Christmas tree in Britain, the Norway spruce is attractive but has a tendency to drop its needles, particularly towards the end of the holidays — especially if the tree is not cut fresh and kept properly watered.

White Spruce – The dense foliage and symmetrical proportions of the White Spruce make it a very beautiful Christmas tree. The tree has a strong scent and its strong slender twigs hold ornaments well. However, the White Spruce is very thirsty and must be watered regularly to prevent it from losing its needles.

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Caring for your tree

After you get your tree, here are some tips to keep it fresh and safe:

  1. If you aren’t setting up the tree immediately, store it outdoors. Keep it in a protected area, away from the wind and sun, to help the tree retain its moisture (an unheated garage is ideal, particularly to keep the tree free of snow). If you plan to store it outside for several days, make a straight cut across the butt end of the tree about one inch from the end, place the butt end in a container of water, and store the tree upright.
  2. When you bring the tree into the house for decorating, make another fresh cut across the trunk, about an inch from the original cut.
  3. Trees can drink up to four litres of water per day, so be sure to use a large stand that can hold that much water. Check the water level daily and supply fresh water as needed. Don’t allow the water level to drop below the bottom of the tree, as a seal will form on the bottom and the tree will stop absorbing water (you’ll have to make a new cut).
  4. Use only fresh water. Don’t add sugar, molasses, bleach, honey, floral preservatives, or other substances to the tree’s water. Experts agree that these do nothing to maintain the freshness of the tree.
  5. Place your tree away from fireplaces, radiators, television sets, and other sources of heat. Turn off the tree lights when you leave and before you retire at night. Under no circumstances should you use lighted candles on a Christmas tree.
  6. A well-maintained tree should normally remain fresh at least three to four weeks before drying to an unacceptable level. Test the dryness of the tree by running your fingers across the needles. If they break easily or fall off in your hand, the tree is dry and should be discarded.

The concerts of Christmas past: ‘In From The Cold’ radio broadcast raises funds for Peterborough’s YES Shelter

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The Convivio Chorus perforrming at the annual "In From The Cold" Christmas concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough in December 2015, raising funds for YES Shelter for Youth and Families. With a live concert not possible this year because of the pandemic, a selection of favourites from the past 20 years of In From The Cold concerts will be broadcast on Trent Radio on December 11 and 12, 2020, and streamed from Trent Radio's website. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)

In From The Cold, Peterborough’s coolest Christmas concert, is back for its 21st year in December — but with an old-fashioned twist because of the pandemic.

In From The Cold At Home

When: Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Where: Trent Radio 92.7 FM and streamed at trentradio.ca
How much: Free, but donations strongly encouraged

Listeners can make a donation to the YES Shelter for Youth and Families via Canada Helps. For more information about YES, visit yesshelter.ca. For more information about In From The Cold, call John Hoffman at 705-748-2126.

“This year, since you can’t come to In From The Cold, we’re going to come to you — on the radio,” says concert organizer John Hoffman.

“I hope people will gather around the radio much like they did back in the 1930s and ’40s, and share our musical memories with us.”

“In From The Cold At Home”, a two-hour concert featuring favourites from 20 years of In From The Cold, will be broadcast on Trent Radio 92.7 FM at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th and streamed at trentradio.ca.

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For the past 20 years, In From The Cold has been a live concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough over two nights every December, with each concert recorded for a Christmas Day broadcast on Trent Radio. Thanks to the support of sponsors and with musicians generously donating their time, all ticket proceeds have gone to YES Shelter for Youth and Families. Since it was established in 2000, the fundraising concert has raised almost $140,000 for YES.

Due to health and safety concerns caused by the pandemic, a live concert is not possible this year and tickets can’t be sold to raise funds for YES. Instead, the radio concert will feature the best of Trent Radio’s In From the Cold recordings over the past 20 years.

While the radio concert is of course free of charge, listeners are encouraged to donate directly to the YES Shelter for Youth and Families at canadahelps.org/en/pages/in-from-the-cold-christmas/.

In From The Cold co-founder John Hoffman performing with Carried Away at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in December 2015. With no live concert and ticket sales this year to raise funds for YES Shelter for Youth and Families, Hoffman is encouraging people to listen to the radio broadcast on Trent Radio on December 11 and 12, 2020 and to donate to YES through Canada Helps. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)
In From The Cold co-founder John Hoffman performing with Carried Away at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in December 2015. With no live concert and ticket sales this year to raise funds for YES Shelter for Youth and Families, Hoffman is encouraging people to listen to the radio broadcast on Trent Radio on December 11 and 12, 2020 and to donate to YES through Canada Helps. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)

“We hope that, instead of buying a concert ticket, people will make a donation to YES through our special fundraiser on Canada Helps,” Hoffman says.

In From the Cold is one of Peterborough’s most cherished Christmas concerts, offering an enchanting mix of Celtic-style carols and seasonal songs you won’t hear at other concerts, performed by some of Peterborough’s top folk and roots musicians.

If you’ve never been to In From the Cold, watch the short film below and find out why so many people think of this concert as the real start of the Christmas season.

VIDEO: “In From The Cold” by filmmaker Rodney Fuentes (2018)

This year’s radio concert will feature highlight performances from the In From The Cold songbook, performed by folk/vocal ensemble Carried Away, Enrique “Roy” Claveer (a.k.a. Curtis Driedger), the Convivio Chorus, fingerstyle guitarist Michael Ketemer, and Celtic harpist Tanah Haney.

Hoffman — who founded the concert 20 years ago along with local roots musicians Susan Newman, Rob Fortin, and Curtis Driedger — says not being able to practice and perform this year feels “sad and odd”.

“It’s put a big hole in our autumn,” Hoffman says. “But thanks to the vision of the late John Muir (of Trent Radio), we have 20 years of recordings we can dip into to make a radio show. There are a lot of great performances there, so we’re going to be able to put together a really cool In From The Cold retrospective.”

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Here’s a sampling of what you will hear on this year’s broadcast:

  • Christmas carols and seasonal folk songs from Sweden, Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Greece and Spain, presented in In From the Cold’s signature Celtic style.
  • The lush harmonies of Carried Away and the Convivio Chorus, featuring original choral arrangements by Susan Newman and John Hoffman.
  • Sweet sounds of instruments rarely heard at Christmas concerts: Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer, mandolin, concertina, tin whistle, fiddle, and bouzouki.
  • Favourite performances of Enriqué “Roy” Claveer and his long-lost “cousins”.
  • Lots of In From the Cold classics, including some almost forgotten gems from the early years.

Here’s what a few audience members have said about past From the Cold concerts:

“The two ladies sitting in front of us turned to each other at the end and said ‘Now Christmas can begin!’ In From the Cold has become such a well-loved tradition for so many!”

“Beautiful decorations and lovely, relaxed folksy music start the holiday on the right foot! Such wonderful talent!”

“Had a great time at the In From The Cold concert last night. The music was excellent, and passionately performed.”

“In From the Cold is the start of the real Christmas season.”

In From The Cold founders Rob Fortin (on guitar), Susan Newman (conducting), John Hoffman (on fiddle), and Curtis Driedger (back row right) performing with the Convivio Chorus at In From The Cold at Market Hall in Peterborough in December 2015. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)
In From The Cold founders Rob Fortin (on guitar), Susan Newman (conducting), John Hoffman (on fiddle), and Curtis Driedger (back row right) performing with the Convivio Chorus at In From The Cold at Market Hall in Peterborough in December 2015. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)

Concert Sponsors

In From The Cold and the YES Shelter for Youth and Families are grateful for the continued generous support of businesses and organizations in the Peterborough community. The sponsors for this year’s radio broadcast are:

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John Hoffman, co-founder and director of In From the Cold, with Meagan Hennekam, executive director of the YES Shelter for Youth and Families, in 2019. Over the past 20 years, the In From the Cold concert has raised over $140,000 in support of YES. With no live concert and ticket sales this year to raise funds for YES Shelter for Youth and Families, Hoffman is encouraging people to listen to the radio broadcast on Trent Radio on December 11 and 12, 2020 and to donate to YES through Canada Helps. (Photo courtesy of John Hoffman)
John Hoffman, co-founder and director of In From the Cold, with Meagan Hennekam, executive director of the YES Shelter for Youth and Families, in 2019. Over the past 20 years, the In From the Cold concert has raised over $140,000 in support of YES. With no live concert and ticket sales this year to raise funds for YES Shelter for Youth and Families, Hoffman is encouraging people to listen to the radio broadcast on Trent Radio on December 11 and 12, 2020 and to donate to YES through Canada Helps. (Photo courtesy of John Hoffman)

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Ontario reports a record 1,589 COVID-19 cases, including 18 in greater Kawarthas region

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Here’s an update on COVID-19 cases in Ontario as well as in the greater Kawarthas region.

Today, Ontario is reporting a new record of 1,589 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number of daily cases since the 1,588 reported on November 21. The average number of daily cases over the past seven days has now increased by 14 to 1,429.

Peel again leads the province with 535 new cases reported today, followed by Toronto at 336 cases and York at 205. Both Peel and Toronto entered into lockdown on Monday (November 23).

There were also double-digit increases in Waterloo (83), Hamilton (61), Windsor-Essex (56), Halton (53), Durham (41), Ottawa (40), Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (30), Simcoe Muskoka (25), Niagara (24), Thunder Bay (16), Brant County (16), and Middlesex-London (13), with smaller increases in Southwestern Public Health (9), Grey Bruce (7), Middlesex-London (7), Eastern Ontario Health Unit (6), and Haldimand-Norfolk (6).

The remaining 14 health units are reporting 5 or fewer new cases, with 6 health units reporting no new cases at all.

Of today’s cases, 53% are among people under 40 years of age, with the highest number of cases (625) among people ages 20 to 39 followed by 447 cases among people ages 40 to 59. With 1,484 more cases resolved since yesterday, the percentage of resolved cases has increased by 0.4% to 84.4%. The average positivity rate across Ontario is 4.6%, an increase of 1.0% from November 20, meaning that 46 out of every 1,000 tests performed were positive for COVID-19 on November 20.

Ontario reported 19 new COVID-19 deaths today, including 11 in long-term care facilities. Hospitalizations have decreased by 23 to 507, but this number does not include data from 40 hospitals and is based on 484 hospitalizations reported yesterday, which also did not include data from 40 hospitals; for comparison, the number of hospitalizations reported by all hospitals on November 20 was 518. An additional 9 patients with COVID-19 were admitted to ICUs and 3 additional patients are on ventilators.

A total of 37,471 tests were completed yesterday, and the backlog of tests under investigation has decreased by 12,033 to 18,394.

There are 60 new cases in Ontario schools, an decrease of 27 from November 20, with 51 student cases and 9 staff cases. There are 13 cases in licensed child care settings, a decrease of 1 from November 20, with 7 cases among children and 6 cases among staff.

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In the greater Kawarthas region, there are 18 new cases to report. For both Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, this includes new cases over the weekend as these two health reports only issue reports on weekdays.

There are 3 new cases in Peterborough today, with 6 additional cases resolved and 1 new death after a third resident of Fairhaven long-term care home passed away from COVID-19.

There are 6 new cases in Northumberland, 1 new case in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 new case in Haliburton. An additional 3 cases have been resolved in Kawartha Lakes and 1 additional case has been resolved in Haliburton.

There are 7 new cases to report in Hastings and Prince Edward counties, with an additional 5 cases resolved.

None of the reported new cases in Ontario schools and child care settings are in the greater Kawarthas region.

There are currently 47 active cases in the greater Kawarthas region, including 17 in Peterborough, 17 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties, 10 in Northumberland, 2 in Haliburton, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.

Since the pandemic began in the greater Kawarthas region, there have been 195 confirmed positive cases in the Peterborough area (176 resolved with 5 deaths), 192 in the City of Kawartha Lakes (172 resolved with 32 deaths), 69 in Northumberland County (58 resolved with 1 death), 25 in Haliburton County (23 resolved with no deaths), and 108 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties (86 resolved with 5 deaths). The most recent death was reported in Peterborough on November 23.

Province-wide, there have been 105,501 confirmed cases, an increase of 1,589 from yesterday, with 88,992 cases resolved (84.4% of all cases), an increase of 1,484 from yesterday. There have been 3,505 deaths, an increase of 19 from yesterday, with 2,224 deaths in long-term care homes, an increase of 11 from yesterday. The number of hospitalizations has decreased by 23 to 507, but this number does not include data from 40 hospitals and is based on 484 hospitalizations reported yesterday, which also did not include data from 40 hospitals; for comparison, the number of hospitalizations reported by all hospitals on November 20 was 518. An additional 9 patients with COVID-19 were admitted to an ICUs and 3 additional patients are on ventilators. A total of 5,957,723 tests have been completed, an increase of 37,471 from yesterday, with 18,394 tests under investigation, a decrease of 12,033 from yesterday.

The provincial data in this report is pulled from Ontario’s integrated Public Health Information System (iPHIS) at 4 p.m. the previous day. Data from local health units is more current and is usually reflected in the provincial data the following day.

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Peterborough Public Health

Peterborough Public Health’s service area is the City and County of Peterborough and the Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations.

The health unit provides daily reports, including on weekends.

Confirmed positive: 195 (increase of 3)
Active cases: 17 (decrease of 4)
Close contacts: 50 (increase of 5)
Deaths: 5 (increase of 1)
Resolved: 176 (increase of 6)
Hospitalizations (total to date): 10 (no change)
Total tests completed: Over 36,150 (increase of 50)
Institutional outbreaks: Fairhaven (no change)

 

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s service area is the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and Haliburton County.

The health unit provides reports from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. These numbers include November 21, 22, and 23.

Confirmed positive: 286, including 192 in Kawartha Lakes, 69 in Northumberland, 25 in Haliburton (increase of 8, including 1 in Kawartha Lakes, 6 in Northumberland, and 1 in Haliburton)
Active cases: 13, including 1 in Kawartha Lakes, 10 in Northumberland, and 2 in Haliburton (net increase of 4)
Probable cases: 0 (no change)
High-risk contacts: 38, including 13 in Kawartha Lakes, 23 in Northumberland, and 2 in Haliburton (net increase of 9)
Hospitalizations (total to date): 16, including 11 in Kawartha Lakes, 4 in Northumberland, and 1 in Haliburton (no change)
Deaths: 33 (no change)
Resolved: 253, including 172 in Kawartha Lakes, 58 in Northumberland, 23 in Haliburton (increase of 4, including 3 in Kawartha Lakes and 1 in Haliburton)
Institutional outbreaks: None (no change)

 

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health’s service area is Hastings County (including Bancroft) and Prince Edward County.

The health unit provides reports from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. These numbers include November 21, 22, and 23.

Confirmed positive: 108 (increase of 7)
Active cases: 17 (increase of 2)
Deaths: 5 (no change)
Currently hospitalized: 1 (no change)
Currently hospitalized and in ICU: 0 (no change)
Currently hospitalized and in ICU on ventilator (total to date): 0 (no change)
Resolved: 86 (increase of 5)
New swabs completed: 3,980 (decrease of 3,099)
Institutional outbreaks: None (no change)

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Province of Ontario

Confirmed positive: 105,501 (increase of 1,589)
Resolved: 88,992 (increase of 1,484, 84.4% of all cases)
Hospitalized: 507 (decrease of 23)*
Hospitalized and in ICU: 156 (increase of 9)
Hospitalized and in ICU on ventilator: 92 (increase of 3)
Deaths: 3,505 (increase of 19)
Deaths of residents in long-term care homes: 2,224 (increase of 11)
Total tests completed: 5,957,723 (increase of 37,471)
Tests under investigation: 18,394 (decrease of 12,033)

*Approximately 40 hospitals did not submit data to the daily bed census for November 21. The number of hospitalized patients may increase when reporting compliance increases. The increase of 23 hospitalizations is from the 484 number reported on November 21, which also excluded data from 40 hospitals. For comparison, the number of hospitalizations reported by all hospitals on November 20 was 518.

New COVID-19 cases in Ontario from October 23 - November 22, 2020. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
New COVID-19 cases in Ontario from October 23 – November 22, 2020. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
COVID-19 tests completed in Ontario from October 23 - November 22, 2020. The red line is the number of tests completed daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of tests completed. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
COVID-19 tests completed in Ontario from October 23 – November 22, 2020. The red line is the number of tests completed daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of tests completed. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)

 

For more information about COVID-19 in Ontario, visit covid-19.ontario.ca.

Search for missing Trent University student Brett LeBlanc ends in tragedy

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The body of missing 24-year-old Trent University student Brett LeBlanc, who was legally blind, was recovered from the Otonabee River in Peterborough on November 23, 2020. (Police-supplied photo)

The search for missing Trent University student Brett LeBlanc has ended in tragedy.

As a result of information received, Peterborough police with the assistance of the Peterborough County OPP conducted a search of the Otonabee River on Monday (November 23).

At around 3:15 p.m. on Monday afternoon, the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit located LeBlanc’s body.

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LeBlanc, who was legally blind, was reported missing on Friday (November 20) after having last been seen on campus late on Tuesday night.

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Public assists in search for missing Trent University student

Police and university security personnel conducted a ground search of Trent University property on Saturday, and a public search of the Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary that included LeBlanc’s friends and family took place on Sunday.

Peterborough police say the Ontario coroner has now assumed investigation of this incident and police will be providing no further information.

Third COVID-positive resident of Fairhaven in Peterborough passes away

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Fairhaven is a municipal long-term care home facility located at 881 Dutton Road in Peterborough. (Photo: Fairhaven)

A third resident of Fairhaven has passed away because of COVID-19.

Lionel Towns, executive director of the municipally operated long-term care home on Dutton Road in Peterborough, made the announcement on Monday (November 23).

“We are saddened to report that we have experienced the loss of another COVID positive resident,” Towns says. “This is the third death of a person who has contracted the virus at Fairhaven since our outbreak began.”

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“It is very difficult to lose a resident at any time; during a pandemic it is even more difficult for families and staff,” he adds. “I am in awe of the strength that staff have. To hear this news, and then continue to do their work, at such a high level, is remarkable.”

On a less sombre note, Towns reports no additional positive cases have been identified, and seven more residents have fully recovered and will be moved out of the home’s COVID-19 isolation unit by the end of Monday.

This will leave six active COVID-19 cases among residents.

One staff member has also fully recovered and will be returning to work at the home, leaving two active cases among staff.

“Staff are fully aware that the outbreak is not over and are as determined as ever to finish off the virus as soon as possible,” Towns states.

Lindsay ‘porch pirate’ identified using home video surveillance

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41-year-old Jason David Gerrow of Lindsay has been arrested and charged with theft after home video surveillance captured him allegedly stealing a package from the front porch of a Wellington Street home in Lindsay. (Police-supplied photo)

Some criminals never learn.

For the second time this fall, a 41-year-old Lindsay man has been arrested and charged with theft after being captured on home video surveillance.

At around 4:30 p.m. last Thursday (November 19), a man stole a package from the front porch of a Wellington Street home in Lindsay. A security system installed at the home recorded the theft.

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Using the footage, the investigating officer was able to determine the suspect’s identity and arrested him on Saturday (November 21).

Jason David Gerrow, 41, of Lindsay has been charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and failing to comply with the conditions of his probation order.

He will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay, on January 21, 2021.

This is the second time this fall Gerrow has been arrested and charged with theft after being captured on home video surveillance. On October 8th, he was one of two people who allegedly stole a cannabis plant from the backyard of a Lindsay home.

The complainant provided police with video surveillance from his home, which showed a man and woman stealing the plant. Using the video, the investigating officer was able to determine the identity of the couple responsible.

On October 31st, Gerrow was arrested and charged, along with 39-year-old Pamela Shorey, with theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

A recipe for success: Lindsay Little Theatre and Pie Eyed Monk Brewery team up for dinner-theatre fundraiser

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On December 11 and 12, 2020, Lindsay Little Theatre will present "A Night of One Act Plays", an evening of COVID-safe dinner theatre at Pie Eyed Monk Brewery in Lindsay. Pictured from front to back and left to right are the cast and crew: Tarina Koty, Reece David, Marion Bays, Kathryn Wooldridge-Condon, Nate Copeland, Logan Gerzymisch, Carolyn Koty, and Will Bowyer. Not pictured: Collin Dusome. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Little Theatre)

This December, Lindsay audiences will have the opportunity to safely enjoy something that’s become a rarity during the pandemic: live theatre.

Community theatre company Lindsay Little Theatre and popular local eatery Pie Eyed Monk Brewery have teamed up to present “A Night of One Act Plays”, a unique dinner-theatre experience that’s also a fundraiser to help keep the lights on at Lindsay Little Theatre.

For the low price of $50 a ticket, patrons can enjoy an appetizer, dinner, dessert, and two one-act comedies by Canadian playwright Norm Foster in the Pie Eyed Monk’s beautiful and exclusive upper-floor event space.

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Performances take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th, with an additional 12 p.m. matinee on December 12th.

Tickets can be purchased at Pie Eyed Monk Brewery (8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay) seven days a week between 2 and 5 p.m., via email at events@pieeyedmonkbrewery.com, or by calling 705-212-2200 ext. 222.

“There’s an extra level of safety that we can ensure by having Pie Eyed Monk handle all of the bookings,” explains Lindsay Little Theatre director Katheryn Wooldridge-Condon.

Pie Eyed Monk personnel have become experts when it comes to best-practice safety protocols. All summer and autumn, they have been successfully ensuring patron safety for sit-down dining and small events in their spacious upper floor banquet room.

"A Night of One Act Plays" takes place on December 11 and 12, 2020 at the Pie Eyed Monk Brewery at 8 Cambridge Street North in historic downtown Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of Pie Eyed Monk Brewery)
“A Night of One Act Plays” takes place on December 11 and 12, 2020 at the Pie Eyed Monk Brewery at 8 Cambridge Street North in historic downtown Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of Pie Eyed Monk Brewery)

“This is an extremely well-executed experience,” says Pie Eyed Monk’s general manager Erastus Burley. “The safety protocols that are in place will allow guests to have a memorable experience in a very safe environment.”

Burley has painstakingly organized the event above and beyond the current provincial safety standards — right down to the smallest details.

“Arrival times have been staggered so we won’t have all of our guests showing up at the same time,” Burley explains. “We’ve really spent some time figuring out how to get people in and out of the building safely.”

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“Another thing we’re doing is creating markings on the floor, to allow guests to move their chairs during the performance so there’s still great sight lines,” Burley adds. “Because this, of course, is not a theatre, it’s a banquet hall — and that will ensure that people understand where they’re allowed to move inside their table grouping.”

The stunning event space, which is licensed to accommodate a capacity of 163 guests, allows ample room for a small physically distanced audience to enjoy their dinner-theatre experience without any worries.

With Pie Eyed Monk at the helm, offering best-practice operations and their fine foods and beverages that Lindsay and the greater Kawarthas have come to love, Lindsay Little Theatre cast and crew can focus on their art practice.

Lindsay Little Theatre's "A Night of One Act Plays" takes place in Pie Eyed Monk's beautiful and exclusive upper-floor event space, pictured here set up for a pre-pandemic wedding reception. Licensed to accommodate a capacity of 163 guests, the space allows ample room for a small physically distanced audience to enjoy their dinner-theatre experience without any worries. (Photo courtesy of Pie Eyed Monk Brewery)
Lindsay Little Theatre’s “A Night of One Act Plays” takes place in Pie Eyed Monk’s beautiful and exclusive upper-floor event space, pictured here set up for a pre-pandemic wedding reception. Licensed to accommodate a capacity of 163 guests, the space allows ample room for a small physically distanced audience to enjoy their dinner-theatre experience without any worries. (Photo courtesy of Pie Eyed Monk Brewery)

Two one-act plays, My Narrator and The Death of Me — both written by Canadian playwright Norm Foster — will be performed between the three dinner courses, with an intermission to allow staff to accommodate additional beverage service.

My Narrator, a four-hander romantic comedy, details the first and subsequent encounters between two strangers, which are narrated by the characters’ inner monologues played by two other actors on the stage.

The Death of Me is a comedic two-hander that follows a recently deceased man’s encounter with the angel of death, who allows the departed an extra day on earth.

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“We’re presenting two comedies that are both really hilarious and we could all use some laughter right now,” says actor Reece David, who plays Miles in My Narrator and John in The Death of Me.

“We’ve all been pretty isolated for a while and theatre does such a great job of connecting people — both of these stories are very easy to connect to. We’ve all been cooped up for awhile, I think it’s a great opportunity to get out and connect with one another and laugh again.”

“Whether it’s an audience member or a member of Lindsay Little Theatre, we’re all connected to each other in our small town,” adds Nate Copeland, who plays the Angel of Death in The Death of Me.

Lindsay Little Theatre is presenting "A Night of One Act Plays" in partnership with the Pie Eyed Monk Brewery on December 11 and 12, 2020. The $50 ticket includes a three-course meal and a performance of two one-act plays by Norm Foster. (Poster courtesy of Lindsay Little Theatre)
Lindsay Little Theatre is presenting “A Night of One Act Plays” in partnership with the Pie Eyed Monk Brewery on December 11 and 12, 2020. The $50 ticket includes a three-course meal and a performance of two one-act plays by Norm Foster. (Poster courtesy of Lindsay Little Theatre)

Despite interviewing the cast and crew of the two one-acts via Zoom, the energy in the room was palpable. Each artist, in their own way, expressed the same sentiment: they’re thrilled to be creating theatre again.

“I’m just really excited to perform again,” says Carolyn Koty, who plays the female narrator Lacy in My Narrator. “I’ve really missed the interacting with an audience.”

“Having your in-real-life mother playing the person in your head is a whole other take I did not expect to endure throughout the production of this play,” laughs Carolyn’s daughter Tarina Koty, who plays Barb in My Narrator and Cassie in The Death of Me. “But overall it’s been really fun.”

“It’s really fun to be in somebody else’s head,” chuckles Will Bower, who plays Bob in My Narrator and The Doctor in The Death of Me.

“We all need a laugh during this pandemic,” adds Nate Copeland. “And, yes, it did cross my mind that I’m personifying death during a pandemic.”

Laughter is cathartic and, after nearly nine months of these bizarre-o COVID times, we could all use a little catharsis.

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Interviewing this happy and excited band of theatre-makers was a delight, with so much laughter and lightness among the artists. The Lindsay Little Theatre cast and crew were nothing short of jubilant — a testament to the positive effects of the arts.

“It feels like magic,” says director Katheryn Wooldridge-Condon of the troupe’s return to the stage. “When you walk through the door you end up a changed person and you just keep coming back.”

“We really are a theatre family,” says Nate Copeland of his colleagues. “Being away from each other is like being away from your family. This is a very safe place for us — a lot of us don’t necessarily fit in a lot of other places. It’s just so easy to fit in here with our theatre family.”

Recently the small and tight-knit theatre-family that is the Lindsay Little Theatre lost their beloved friend and dedicated long-time board member, Pam Brohm, to cancer.

“She was our heart at Lindsay Little Theatre,” recalls Woolridge-Condon of the actor, director, and past-president of the board of Lindsay Little Theatre. “We’re devastated — she’ll be missed dearly.”

“I considered cancelling rehearsal the day we learned of her passing,” she adds. “But I could hear her voice in my head saying ‘don’t you dare’ and we decided to go on with the show. We are dedicating this show to her.”

"A Night of One Act Plays" is dedicated to the memory of Pam Brohm. The actor, director, and long-time board member and past-president of the board of Lindsay Little Theatre recently passed away from cancer. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Little Theatre)
“A Night of One Act Plays” is dedicated to the memory of Pam Brohm. The actor, director, and long-time board member and past-president of the board of Lindsay Little Theatre recently passed away from cancer. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Little Theatre)

The dedication of this show, a gesture of love, demonstrates the incredible impact that Pam Brohm had on her community. It is the touching evidence of her lasting legacy at Lindsay Little Theatre.

Pie Eyed Monk’s meticulous planning and execution (amazing menu notwithstanding) combined with Lindsay Little Theatre’s deep and passionate commitment to their art makes the perfect recipe for a highly successful dinner-theatre event.

At this point, there is only one missing ingredient: thunderous applause from an enthusiastic audience.

A Night of One Act Plays will be performed at Pie Eyed Monk Brewery, located at 8 Cambridge Street North in historic downtown Lindsay, at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 11th and at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th.

To purchase tickets, which include a three-course meal and the two one-act plays, email Pie Eyed Monk at events@pieeyedmonkbrewery.com or call 705-212-2200 ext 222.

If you can’t attend a performance but still want to support Lindsay Little Theatre, you can purchase a raffle ticket for the 50/50 draw through Pie Eyed Monk. The draw will take place during the intermission for the December 12th evening performance. All 50/50 ticket-holders, whether they’re in the audience or at home, are eligible to win the draw.

Ontario reports 1,534 new COVID-19 cases with 14 new deaths

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Here’s an update on COVID-19 cases in Ontario as well as in the greater Kawarthas region.

Today, Ontario is reporting 1,534 new COVID-19 cases, with the average number of daily cases over the past seven days increasing by 41 to 1,415.

Peel leads the province with 490 new cases reported today, followed by Toronto at 460 cases and York at 130. Both Peel and Toronto will be going into lockdown on Monday (November 23).

There were also double-digit increases in Hamilton (66), Waterloo (54), Durham (50), Halton (48), Ottawa (32), Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (30), Windsor-Essex (29), Simcoe Muskoka (24), Niagara (22), Grey Bruce (16), Brant County (12), Thunder Bay (11), and Haldimand-Norfolk (10), with smaller increases in Eastern Ontario Health Unit (7) and Middlesex-London (7).

The remaining 16 health units are reporting 5 or fewer new cases, with 4 health units reporting no new cases at all.

Of today’s cases, 55% are among people under 40 years of age, with the highest number of cases (562) among people ages 20 to 39 followed by 404 cases among people ages 40 to 59. With 1,429 more cases resolved since yesterday, the percentage of resolved cases has increased by 0.1% to 84.2%. The average positivity rate across Ontario is not available on weekends.

Ontario reported 14 new COVID-19 deaths today, including 7 in long-term care facilities. Hospitalizations have decreased by 29 to 484, but data from around 40 hospitals was not submitted for today’s report so this number is likely inaccurate. One additional patient with COVID-19 was admitted to an ICU and 2 additional patients are on ventilators.

A total of 46,389 tests were completed yesterday, and the backlog of tests under investigation has decreased by 12,620 to 30,427.

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In the greater Kawarthas region, there is 1 new case to report today in Peterborough. With 3 additional cases resolved, there are 21 active cases as the Peterborough Public Health region moves into the “yellow-protect” level at 12:01 a.m. on Monday (November 23).

Individual health unit reports are unavailable on weekends for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, or Hastings and Prince Edward counties. However, the Ontario data indicates there were 4 new cases for Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and 4 new cases for Hastings Prince Edward Public Health on November 21. These numbers, along with those for November 22, will be confirmed in tomorrow’s update.

There are currently 45 active cases in the greater Kawarthas region, including 21 in Peterborough, 15 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties, 4 in Northumberland, 3 in Kawartha Lakes, and 2 in Haliburton.

Since the pandemic began in the greater Kawarthas region, there have been 192 confirmed positive cases in the Peterborough area (167 resolved with 4 deaths), 191 in the City of Kawartha Lakes (169 resolved with 32 deaths), 63 in Northumberland County (58 resolved with 1 death), 24 in Haliburton County (22 resolved with no deaths), and 101 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties (81 resolved with 5 deaths). The most recent death was reported in Peterborough on November 12.

Province-wide, there have been 103,912 confirmed cases, an increase of 1,534 from yesterday, with 87,508 cases resolved (84.2% of all cases), an increase of 1,429 from yesterday. There have been 3,486 deaths, an increase of 14 from yesterday, with 2,213 deaths in long-term care homes, an increase of 7 from yesterday. The number of hospitalizations has decreased by 29 to 484, but data from around 40 hospitals was not submitted for today’s report so this number is likely inaccurate. One additional patient with COVID-19 was admitted to an ICU and 2 additional patients are on ventilators. A total of 5,920,252 tests have been completed, an increase of 46,389 from yesterday, with 30,427 tests under investigation, a decrease of 12,620 from yesterday.

The provincial data in this report is pulled from Ontario’s integrated Public Health Information System (iPHIS) at 4 p.m. the previous day. Data from local health units is more current and is usually reflected in the provincial data the following day.

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Peterborough Public Health

Peterborough Public Health’s service area is the City and County of Peterborough and the Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations.

The health unit provides daily reports, including on weekends.

Confirmed positive: 192 (increase of 1)
Active cases: 21 (decrease of 2)
Close contacts: 45 (decrease of 1)
Deaths: 4 (no change)
Resolved: 167 (increase of 3)
Hospitalizations (total to date): 10 (no change)
Total tests completed: Over 36,100 (increase of 100)
Institutional outbreaks: Fairhaven (no change)

 

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s service area is the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and Haliburton County.

The health unit provides reports from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. These numbers are from November 20.

Confirmed positive: 278, including 191 in Kawartha Lakes, 63 in Northumberland, 24 in Haliburton (increase of 3, including 2 in Northumberland and 1 in Haliburton)
Active cases: 9, including 3 in Kawartha Lakes, 4 in Northumberland, and 2 in Haliburton (no net change)
Probable cases: 0 (no change)
High-risk contacts: 29, including 15 in Kawartha Lakes and 14 in Northumberland (net increase of 1)
Hospitalizations (total to date): 16, including 11 in Kawartha Lakes, 4 in Northumberland, and 1 in Haliburton (no change)
Deaths: 33 (no change)
Resolved: 249, including 169 in Kawartha Lakes, 58 in Northumberland, 22 in Haliburton (increase of 3, in Northumberland)
Institutional outbreaks: None (decrease of 1)*

*The outbreak at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg was declared over on November 19.

 

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health’s service area is Hastings County (including Bancroft) and Prince Edward County.

The health unit provides reports from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. These numbers are from November 20.

Confirmed positive: 101 (increase of 1)
Active cases: 15 (decrease of 2)
Deaths: 5 (no change)
Hospitalized (total to date): 8 (no change)
Hospitalized and in ICU (total to date): 2 (no change)
Hospitalized and in ICU on ventilator (total to date): 2 (no change)
Resolved: 81 (increase of 3)
Total swabs completed: 7,079 (no change)
Institutional outbreaks: None (no change)

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Province of Ontario

Confirmed positive: 103,912 (increase of 1,534)
Resolved: 87,508 (increase of 1,429, 84.2% of all cases)
Hospitalized: 484 (decrease of 29)*
Hospitalized and in ICU: 147 (increase of 1)
Hospitalized and in ICU on ventilator: 89 (increase of 2)
Deaths: 3,486 (increase of 14)
Deaths of residents in long-term care homes: 2,213 (increase of 7)
Total tests completed: 5,920,252 (increase of 46,389)
Tests under investigation: 30,427 (decrease of 12,620)

*Approximately 40 hospitals did not submit data to the daily bed census for November 20. The number of hospitalized patients may increase when reporting compliance increases.

New COVID-19 cases in Ontario from October 22 - November 21, 2020. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
New COVID-19 cases in Ontario from October 22 – November 21, 2020. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
COVID-19 tests completed in Ontario from October 22 - November 21, 2020. The red line is the number of tests completed daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of tests completed. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)
COVID-19 tests completed in Ontario from October 22 – November 21, 2020. The red line is the number of tests completed daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of tests completed. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)

 

For more information about COVID-19 in Ontario, visit covid-19.ontario.ca.

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