Guy Aiello, who is turning 100 this fall, has supported Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) for almost 30 years as a donor and a volunteer. He will be walking the equivalent of a marathon during July to raise funds for PRHC Foundation, to go towards the hospital's most critical priorities including technological advancements and essential medical equipment. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)
In honour of his 100th birthday this fall, Guy Aiello is walking the distance of a marathon in July to raise funds for equipment and technology at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).
A long-time supporter of the hospital, Aiello will begin his marathon walk of 42.2 kilometres on Canada Day, walking 1.8 kilometres every day except Sundays throughout July.
He’s already an avid walker, which may help explain his excellent physical condition at 99 years of age.
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According to a media release from the PRHC Foundation on Thursday (June 25) announcing the marathon, Aiello has been a PRHC Foundation donor and former hospital volunteer for almost 30 years.
He wants to do “something challenging and unforgettable — something that not only reflects his personal determination, but inspires others to support their regional hospital through the spirit of philanthropy” before turning 100 this fall.
“We are grateful to Guy for his ongoing support of our hospital,” says PRHC Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway. “As a donor, and now by fundraising through his walking challenge, he’s helping make sure PRHC’s doctors, nurses and staff have access to the very best tools and technology that support innovative and compassionate care for patients from across our region.”
Heighway adds the money raised through Aiello’s initiative will be used to fund the hospital’s most critical priorities, helping to transform patient care.
“There are significant investments needed to fund the technological advancements and essential medical equipment required to support world-class patient care,” she says.
If you want to help Aiello meet his goal, you can donate online at prhcfoundation.ca or over the phone at 705-876-5000.
Rachel Dillon, who recently completed her MSc in environmental and life sciences at Trent University, holding an eastern fox snake. Fox snakes are non-venomous and endangered in Ontario. According to the Reptile and Amphibian Atlas of Ontario, people often mistake the fox snake for a rattlesnake or a copperhead; there is only one rare species of rattlesnake in Ontario and copperhead snakes are not found in our province. (Photo: Rachel Dillon)
How would you react if you saw a water snake swimming alongside you in open water? Would you shriek in alarm and scramble to shore, or marvel at the snake’s athleticism?
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Jenn McCallum, Water Programs Coordinator at GreenUP.
Canadians biggest fear in 2015 was of snakes, beating out things like heights and public speaking according to a fundraising initiative launched by the Canadian Cancer society called the Fearless Challenge.
It found that 40 per cent of all Canadians were afraid of snakes.
But why? Many of us know that some of our fears are irrational and like many things they persist if left unchallenged.
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“In Ontario, there is no need to fear our snakes for the same reason that someone in, let’s say Australia or India, might fear snakes,” says Rachel Dillon, who recently completed a Masters of Science in environmental and life sciences at Trent University. “We only have one venomous species of snake and our other 16 species of snake are harmless to humans.”
In other words, the risk of harm from snakes in Ontario is very low. The massasauga rattlesnake is the only venomous species in the province, and their population is considered at risk both provincially and federally. There have only been two recorded deaths caused by a massasauga rattlesnake bite in the province and neither of them occurred in the last 50 years, according to the Government of Ontario.
Knowing this helps put the level of risk snakes present in Ontario into perspective, something that’s commonly part of overcoming fears. While these steps might not help everyone, these three things helped me overcome my fear of snakes.
1. Expose yourself to snakes in a safe and supportive environment
According to the Reptile and Amphibian Atlas of Ontario, the northern ring-necked snake is slender and named for the distinct yellow, cream, or orange ring around the neck. (Photo: Rachel Dillon)
For me, this meant interacting with a milk snake at Science North in Sudbury. I first watched another person holding the snake from a distance. Then, I was able to get closer to the snake and eventually touch her. (Snakes aren’t slimy, by the way; they’re scaly.)
Next, I worked up my courage to allow the snake to slither onto me until I was comfortable holding her. If you are afraid of snakes but want your kids to be comfortable with them, I recommend allowing them to interact with snakes in a safe and supervised environment.
While the Indian River Reptile Zoo is not currently allowing visitors into their snake exhibits due to COVID-19, this is a welcoming local spot to go with your family to see snakes in a fun, non-threatening way. In the meantime, you can support Indian River Reptile Zoo by enjoying the drive-through dinosaur park.
2. Learn more about snakes
The Dekay’s brownsnake eats a variety of insects, slugs, and earthworms, and occasionally small fish or amphibians. Like many reptiles in Ontario, a major threat to this snake is road mortality and pesticide use in urban areas. (Photo: Rachel Dillon)
Snakes, including massasauga rattlesnakes, are crucial to healthy ecosystems because they help control rodent populations that can otherwise damage crops and spread disease.
Snakes also serve as important food sources for other predators like hawks and foxes.
Learning how to identify the different species that we have in Ontario, including the massasauga rattlesnake, can help you develop a respect and appreciation for these reptiles. You may even start to say they’re cool!
The eastern hog-nosed snake, threatend in Ontario, is named after its distinctive up-turned nose. According to the Reptile and Amphibian Atlas of Ontario, this is the only snake in Ontario that can flatten its neck into a “hood” as a cobra does, but it’s all for show — the snake is harmless to humans. (Photo: James Paterson)
Did you know the eastern hog-nosed snake, which is listed as threatened in Ontario, can grow up to one metre long? It has a unique upturned or “hog-nosed” snout and can flatten out its neck to look like a cobra when it feels threatened.
While this display may appear terrifying to some, this non-venomous snake does it all for show. If you do get bitten by a non-venomous snake, wash the bite area with soap and water, check your immunization status, and get a tetanus shot if you are not up to date.
3. Dress and act responsibly to avoid snake bites
The red-bellied snake usually has a red belly, but it may instead be orange or pink. This snake eats slugs, earthworms, snails, grubs, and insects, many of which may eat plants and vegetables in gardens and elsewhere. (Photo: James Paterson)
When out in natural areas hiking or camping, always wear sturdy closed-toed footwear and long pants. Be sure to stay on maintained trails as this will help minimize the chances that you’ll encounter snakes.
If you do encounter a snake, Dillon reminds us that “just like all wild animals, we should respect snakes and give them their space.”
Now that you understand the things that helped me overcome my fear of snakes, let’s learn a little more about Ontario’s only venomous snake species.
The massasauga rattlesnake is a threatened species in Ontario
The massasauga is a pygmy rattlesnake and is endangered in Ontario. This is the only venomous snake in Ontario, and the only snake in Ontario that can be harmful to humans. Only two people have ever died in Ontario from a massasauga bite, both more than 50 years ago. (Photo: James Baxter-Gilbert)
The massasauga rattlesnake is a thick-bodied snake that grows 50 to 70 centimetres (19 to 27 inches) long and has a rattle at the end of its tail. Its head is triangular shaped and it has a grey to dark brown body with darker brown splotches down its back and sides. It is the only Ontario snake whose eyes contain a vertical pupil, similar to the eyes of a cat.
This unique snake has two known populations within the province. They can be found near Georgian Bay and the Bruce Peninsula in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region, and in the Carolinian region near Windsor.
Massasaugas were once more widespread in Ontario but persecution by humans, road mortality, and loss of habitat have reduced their numbers. Eight other species of snake are considered at risk in Ontario, having faced similar threats to their survival.
VIDEO: The Science in Saving the Massasauga Rattlesnake
Massasaugas are shy and prefer to avoid humans. If scared, the snake may shake its tail, which makes a distinct rattling sound. It does this to ward off potential predators, so if you do encounter one and hear the rattle, give the snake some space.
If you get too close and ignore the rattle, a massasauga may bite. Ontario Poison Control recommends that you remain calm if you are bitten by a massasauga rattlesnake as they don’t always release their venom. It’s best to call 911 and ask for an ambulance to the hospital as antivenom medicine is available in Ontario.
Keep in mind that the species is protected by the Ontario Endangered Species Act and the Canadian Species At Risk Act and it is illegal to harm or kill them.
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Snakes are important for a healthy ecosystem
Of Ontario’s 17 species of snakes, nine of them are considered at risk of extinction.
The next time you see a snake, remember that it is performing an important role by eating rodents and keeping rodent populations in check.
Snakes are important for a healthy ecosystem and it is always best to let them be.
Please note: the steps above should not be taken in place of medical or psychological advice. These are meant to help overcome surface-level fears and should be explored on that basis.
kawarthaNOW is providing a daily report of COVID-19 cases in the greater Kawarthas region.
Here’s today summary: there are 95 confirmed positive cases in the Peterborough area, 164 in the City of Kawartha Lakes, 20 in Northumberland County, 9 in Haliburton County, and 43 in Hastings County and Prince Edward County.
There are 3 new cases to report today: 2 in Kawartha Lakes and 1 in Northumberland. There are no new cases to report today in Peterborough, Haliburton, or Hastings and Prince Edward.
There has been a total of 39 deaths. The most recent death was reported on May 7 by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.
Province-wide, there are 34,016 confirmed cases, an increase of 163 from yesterday’s report. A total of 29,336 cases are resolved, an increase of 229 from yesterday. There have been 2,631 deaths, an increase of 10 from yesterday, with 1,683 of the deaths being residents in long-term care homes, an increase of 19 (no explanation is given for why the number of newly reported long-term care resident deaths exceeds the total number of newly reported deaths). A total of 1,236,023 tests have been completed, an increase of 23,207 from yesterday, with 21,398 tests under investigation, and increase of 4,980.
This report is based on data supplied by the province’s integrated Public Health Information System (iPHIS), as well as any additional information supplied by health units and hospitals. This information is at least 24 hours old, so it is not real-time data.
We publish the daily report, usually by late afternoon, with the most current information released by health units. Note that each health unit reports the information in a different way.
Peterborough Public Health’s service area is the City and County of Peterborough and the Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations.
Confirmed positive: 95 (no change) Active cases: 4 (no change) Deaths: 2 (no change) Resolved: 89 (no change) Total tests completed: Over 15,400 (increase of 350) Institutional outbreaks: None (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.
Confirmed positive: 193, including 164 in Kawartha Lakes, 20 in Northumberland, 9 in Haliburton (increase of 3) Probable cases: No longer reported Hospitalizations: 13 (no change) Deaths: 32 (no change) Resolved: 166 (no change) Institutional outbreaks: Fenelon Court Long Term Care Home in Fenelon Falls (no change)
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health’s service area is Hastings County (including Bancroft) and Prince Edward County.
Confirmed positive: 43 (no change, last positive case reported on May 18) Probable cases: 181 (no change) Deaths: 5 (no change) Hospitalized: 0 (no change) Hospitalized and in ICU: 0 (no change) Hospitalized and in ICU on ventilator: 0 (no change) Recovered: 36 (no change) Total tests completed: 8,787 (increase of 626) Institutional outbreaks: None (no change)
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Province of Ontario
Confirmed positive: 34,016 (increase of 163) Hospitalized: 288 (increase of 23) Hospitalized and in ICU: 75 (decrease of 1) Hospitalized and in ICU on ventilator: 54 (decrease of 4) Deaths: 2,631 (increase of 12) Deaths of residents in long-term care homes: 1,683 (increase of 19, 64% of all deaths)* Total tests completed 1,236,023 (increase of 23,207) Tests under investigation: 21,398 (increase of 4,980) Resolved: 29,336 (increase of 229)
*The number of newly reported deaths of residents in long-term care homes exceeds the total number of newly reported deaths; no explanation is provided for the discrepancy.
New COVID-19 cases in Ontario from May 24 – June 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 May 24 – June 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)
Some of the damage cause by a bear foraging for food in vehicles in Haliburton. The bear has learned how to open unlocked car doors, according to Haliburton OPP. (Photos: Haliburton OPP)
He’s smarter than the average bear.
A bear in Haliburton has developed an “interesting talent” of opening unlocked car doors, according to the Haliburton OPP.
On Tuesday night (June 23) around 10 p.m., police were called to investigate car entries in the area of Kennaway Road and Dudley Road in Haliburton.
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The investigation revealed a bear had been entering the vehicles. Officers spoke to residents in the area and discovered a bear had opened the doors of more than 10 vehicles over the previous nights, presumably looking for food.
Many of the vehicles entered by the bear were significantly damaged.
Police are asking residents to keep their car doors locked and make certain there is nothing inside their vehicles that could be food for a hungry bear.
A tornado at Sturgeon Lake in Kawartha Lakes on June 23, 2020. (Photo: Amy Reeds @amy_reeds / Twitter)
Environment Canada has confirmed that a tornado touched down on Sturgeon Lake north of Lindsay in Kawartha Lakes on Tuesday afternoon (June 23).
Several people captured the tornado in photos and video as it moved along Sturgeon Point, causing damage along the shoreline. Country musician Madison Kozak, a Lindsay native, said on Twitter the tornado tore the roof off of her family’s boathouse.
“Videos and pictures via social media received by the Ontario Storm Prediction Centre confirm a tornado occurred today at Sturgeon Lake around 3:00 pm EDT, and tracked north through Sturgeon Point and likely north beyond this,” Environment Canada wrote on its weather summaries page.
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“Information regarding a track and a rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale will be forthcoming later when more information is gathered and analysis can be done in consultation with the Northern Tornadoes Project.”
The Enhanced Fujita Scale rates the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.
The scale runs from EFO (winds of 105 to 137 kilometres per hour causing minor damage) to EF5 (winds over 322 kilometres per hour causing incredible damage).
The tornado touched down at 3 p.m on June 23, 2020 at Sturgeon Point on Sturgeon Lake, north of Lindsay. (Photo: Google Maps)
Environment Canada is asking residents to send videos, photos, or damage reports of the tornado to ONstorm@canada.ca.
The agency did not issue a tornado watch or warning on Tuesday as there were no indications a tornado could form in the area.
Blue heroin — heroin mixed with fentanyl — seized by Peterborough police in 2019. According to Canada's chief medical officer of health, street drugs across Canada have been increasingly laced with fentanyl during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a dramatic increase in overdose deaths. Fentanyl is a synthetic opiod that is more potent than heroin and can cause a toxic buildup and lead to overdose faster and in lower doses. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)
While ongoing COVID-19 emergency measures and steps being taken toward recovery have been front of mind for Peterborough’s medical officer of health since mid-March, another public health crisis has emerged as “a second more deadly one.”
During her weekly media briefing held Wednesday (June 24), Dr. Rosanna Salvaterra noted there have been 24 overdose deaths in Peterborough city and county since the beginning of the year.
In May alone, there were six fatalities and, to date in June, that number has been equalled. In comparison, there have been two fatalities in the Peterborough area due to COVID-19 since the pandemic began in March.
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There were almost three more drug-related deaths this week. Early on Wednesday morning (June 24), three drug users were found with vital signs absent — but were fortunately revived by first responders and are now recovering at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
“There are three families in Peterborough this morning coping with the aftermath and who came close to planning funerals,” said Dr. Salvaterra, admitting to having spent “a sleepless night.”
“One coroner shared that the blood level of fentanyl in a deceased person was three times what is considered a lethal dose. Found at the scene were crystal meth and cocaine, so apparently these drugs have enough fentanyl in them to be life threatening. Any drug use in Peterborough right now should be considered extremely dangerous.”
“I am appealing to everyone to find out if anyone you love has a drug addiction and connect with them. If you are estranged, please reconnect and hold them tighter than ever. Help them create a safe consumption site. Be that safe place if they need you and be prepared to respond with naloxone. Have a phone ready to call 9-1-1. I really need you to be their lifeline.”
Dr. Salvaterra added that with the borders closed, there is less access to opioids. That has resulted “in a real cocktail”, she said.
“You can’t really be sure of what you’re buying and using. The number of deaths point to the fact that supply is toxic.”
Speaking to the local COVID-19 situation, Dr. Salvaterra remains encouraged by the numbers as the Peterborough region cautiously reopens according to the provisions of the Ontario government’s stage two recovery plan.
As of 4 p.m. Tuesday (June 23), the total number of positive cases in the region was 95, with no new cases since last Saturday (June 20). Of the positive cases, 89 have been resolved while four cases remain active — an increase of two over the past week — with two COVID-19 related deaths reported. For the fifth consecutive week, there are no institutional outbreaks reported.
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Meanwhile, an estimated 15,400 people have been tested — 1,850 during the course of the past week. One of every 10 residents in Peterborough Public Health’s catchment area has been tested.
Locally there have been 64 positive cases detected per 100,000 people compared to Ontario’s rate of 228 positive cases per 100,000 people. Meanwhile, the local incidence rate over the past week remains at 1.4 positive cases per 100,000 people, again much lower than the provincial incidence rate of 10 cases per 100,000 people.
Speaking to measures put in place in Peterborough’s downtown core to facilitate a safe experience for shoppers and patio patrons, Dr. Salvaterra heaped praised on the City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area for working together to come up with a plan that works for most.
Downtown Peterborough looking south on George Street, now reduced to a single lane, towards Charlotte Street, which is now a single eastbound one-way lane between Aylmer and George. These are some of the changes being implemented by the City of Peterborough during stage two of the province’s reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic to help create more space for pedestrians, restaurant patios, and pop-up commercial space. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)
“Some of the changes may seem quite significant and will take time for familiarity to set in,” she conceded of the measures that include some traffic lane closures.
Also participating in Wednesday’s media briefing was Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien. She too touched on the downtown measures.
“I know there are some who aren’t fully on board but I’m encouraging people to give it a chance. This is new for all of us.”
Meanwhile, it was announced the COVID-19 drive-through testing clinic at the Kinsmen Arena has been extended, open all next week until Friday, July 3rd with the exception of Canada Day on July 1st.
The Canadian and Ontario governments are investing $10.6 million in public transit infrastructure in Peterborough.
The funding was announced on Wednesday (June 24) by federal rural economic development minister and Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef, Ontario infrastructure minister and Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, and Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien.
The vast majority of the funding is for Peterborough Transit to support the purchase of six fully equipped conventional transit buses, four accessible buses and two specialized transit buses, and 15 new fully accessible buses over three years, as well as the refurbishment of eight buses.
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For the County of Peterborough, the two levels of government are contributing $43,941 to support the replacement of a public transit accessibility van in 2021.
In total, the federal government is investing $5.9 million and the Ontario government is investing $4.8 million, with a contribution of $3.6 million from the City of Peterborough and $18,980 from the County of Peterborough.
This is one in a series of funding announcements being made over several weeks by the governments of Canada and Ontario. Last Friday, the two governments announced $8 million in funding for Peterborough County and the Township of Selwyn’s project to improve the James A. Gifford Causeway in Bridgenorth.
The goverments also announced funding for other road and bridge improvement projects in the Kawarthas, including in Hiawatha First Nation, Asphodel-Norwood in Peterborough County, Faraday in Hastings County, and Minden Hills and Highlands East in Haliburton County.
The Government of Ontario announced on Wednesday (June 24) that it has extended the province’s state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act for another two weeks, until Wednesday, July 15th.
The state of emergency was set to expire on June 30th, after being extended by an additional 28 days by the Ontario legislature on June 2nd.
Premier Doug Ford says the government hopes a further extension of the state of emergency beyond July 15th will not be needed.
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“We are hopeful that another extension of the Declaration of Emergency will not be needed as we see improvements in the public health trends and as people and businesses continue to act responsibly and adapt to the new environment,” Ford says.
The extension of the state of emergency allows the government to make and modify emergency orders for health and safety during the pandemic.
In consultation with the Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, the government will continue to monitor public health trends related to COVID-19 and will decide whether the state of emergency needs to be extended.
The government will also continue to review emergency orders currently in place to determine when and if it is safe to amend or lift them, as more places in the province are allowed to reopen in a safe and measured way.
The dysfunctional Hargreeves family of misfit sibling superheroes returns for season two of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix on July 31, 2020. (Photo: Netflix)
Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada.
This month, we’re highlighting the second season of The Umbrella Academy, last year’s hit Netflix original series based on the comic book of the same name about the Hargreeves, a dysfunctional family of adopted sibling superheroes. Season two premieres on Netflix on Friday, July 31st.
The new Netflix original series Cursed premieres on Friday, July 17th. Based on the New York Times bestselling book, it’s a reimagining of the Arthurian legend, told through the eyes of Nimue (Katherine Langford), a young woman with a mysterious gift who is destined to become the powerful and tragic Lady of the Lake.
VIDEO: Cursed official trailer
Another new Netflix original series is Stateless, co-created by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, premiering on Wednesday, July 8th. It tells the story of four diverse strangers — a troubled woman, an anguished refugee, a bureaucrat and a struggling dad — whose paths intersect at an immigration detention centre in the Australian outback.
Other new Netflix original series coming in July include Warrior Nun (Jul. 2), The Baby-Sitters Club (Jul. 3), The Twelve (Jul. 10), and Get Even (Jul. 31). Returning original series include season two of Deadwind (Jul. 1), season three of Norsemen (Jul. 22), and season three of Good Girls (Jul. 26).
There’s also seasons three to seven of Sons of Anarchy (Jul. 22).
VIDEO: Stateless official trailer
Documentaries and reality shows include Unsolved Mysteries (Jul. 1), The Business of Drugs (Jul. 14), Street Food: Latin America (Jul. 21), Fear City: New York vs The Mafia, Love on the Spectrum (Jul. 22), season five of Last Chance U: Laney (Jul. 28), season four of Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons (Jul. 29), and The Speed Cubers and Sugar Rush: Extra Sweet (Jul. 31).
Netflix films coming this month include Desperados (Jul. 3), The Old Guard (Jul. 10), Fatal Affair (Jul. 16), The Kissing Booth 2 (Jul. 24), and The Hater (Jul. 29).
Theatrically released films coming to the streaming platform include Catch Me If You Can, Stand By Me, Legends of the Fall, Mean Girls, The Big Short, The Great Gatsby, and True Grit (Jul. 1), The Girl on The Train (Jul. 4), Crazy Rich Asians (Jul. 6), Paranormal Activity 2, 3, and 4 (Jul. 12), Slender Man (Jul. 14), and Elysium (Jul. 27).
VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in July
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)
Arashi’s Diary – Voyage – Episode 9 and 10 (Netflix documentary) – As the new coronavirus’s spread impacts the world, the five members of Arashi explore what they can do to inspire Japan and their international fans.
Wednesday, July 1
Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt: Season 2 (Netflix family) – Chico Bon Bon and his Fix-It Force crew are on call to solve any problem, from heating up a cold cup of cocoa to rescuing a sandwich from a safe.
Deadwind: Season 2 (Netflix original) – Corruption and murder collide as Helsinki detectives Sofia Karppi and Sakari Nurmi scour the city for the rumored connection.
Say I Do (Netflix original) – Dream weddings really do come true as experts Jeremiah Brent, Thai Nguyen and Gabriele Bertaccini help couples pull off their perfect celebration.
Under the Riccione Sun (Netflix film) – While vacationing on the beaches of Riccione, a group of teens become friends and help each other manage romantic relationships and summer crushes.
Unsolved Mysteries (Netflix documentary) – Fusing signature elements from the original series with contemporary immersive, character-driven storytelling, the new episodes are rooted in the experiences of ordinary people who have lived the unthinkable: from the trauma of a loved one’s unexplained disappearance or horrific death, to the shock of a bizarre paranormal encounter. Alongside detectives and journalists, family members offer clues, present theories, and identify suspects, hoping one viewer holds the key to solving the mystery.
#Anne Frank – Parallel Stories
Beastly
Catch Me If You Can
Cleo & Cuquin: Season 2
Get Rich or Die Tryin’
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Jumping the Broom
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Last Action Hero
Legends of the Fall
Little Odessa
Lord of War
Mean Girls
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Once Upon a Time in the West
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon: Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends
Stand by Me
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
The Amazing Spider-Man
The Art of War
The Big Short
The F**k-It List
The Great Gatsby
The Italian Job
The Terminal
Trotro
True Grit
True Romance
Tully
Zodiac
Thursday, July 2
Thiago Ventura: POKAS (Netflix comedy special) – In a rollicking special, Thiago Ventura jokes about life in the hood, politics and more, explaining how actions speak louder than words.
Warrior Nun (Netflix original) – After waking up in a morgue, an orphaned teen discovers she now possesses superpowers as the chosen Halo-Bearer for a secret sect of demon-hunting nuns.
Friday, July 3
The Baby-Sitters Club (Netflix family) – Based on the best-selling book series that follows the friendship and adventures of Kristy Thomas (Sophie Grace), Mary Anne Spier (Malia Baker), Claudia Kishi (Momona Tamada), Stacey McGill (Shay Rudolph), and Dawn Schafer (Xochitl Gomez) as the middle-schoolers start their babysitting business in the town of Stoneybrook, Connecticut. Rounding out the cast, Alicia Silverstone plays Elizabeth Thomas-Brewer, the selfless single-mother of Kristy Thomas and love interest of all around good guy Watson Brewer, played by Mark Feuerstein.
Cable Girls: Final Season: Part 2 (Netflix original) – When Lidia’s biggest rival uses a prison camp to enact revenge, Lidia and her friends become even more defiant in their fight against Franco’s regime.
Desperados (Netflix film) – A panicked young woman (Nasim Pedrad) and her two best friends (Anna Camp & Sarah Burns) fly to Mexico to delete a ranting email she sent to her new boyfriend. On arrival, they run into her former beau (Lamorne Morris), who soon gets caught up in their frantic scheme.
JU-ON: Origins (Netflix original) – A paranormal researcher searches obsessively for a cursed home where something terrible happened to a mother and her child long ago.
Southern Survival (Netflix original) – The BattlBox crew tests out a variety of products designed to help people survive dangerous situations, including fires, explosions and intruders.
Saturday, July 4
The Girl on the Train
Monday, July 6
A Kid from Coney Island
Crazy Rich Asians
The Nun
Wednesday, July 8
Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado (Netflix documentary) – Astrologer Walter Mercado, with 120 million viewers at his peak, was sui generis: a peacock in macho culture, a naive biz whiz, a courier of hope.
Stateless (Netflix original) – At an Australian immigration detention centre, four strangers — a troubled woman, an anguished refugee, a bureaucrat, and a struggling dad — cross paths.
Was It Love? (Netflix original) – When four very different men appear in her life, a single mother who hasn’t dated in years begins to rediscover love — and herself.
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Season 1
Thursday, July 9
Japan Sinks: 2020 (Netflix anime) – After catastrophic earthquakes devastate Japan, one family’s resolve is tested on a journey of survival through the sinking archipelago.
The Protector: Season 4 (Netflix original) – Vizier and the Immortals rule over modern Istanbul, Hakan travels to the past to stop a war, and Zeynep undergoes a powerful transformation.
Friday, July 10
The Claudia Kishi Club (Netflix documentary) – Asian American creatives pay passionate tribute to the iconic, stereotype-busting “Baby-Sitters Club” character in this heartfelt documentary short.
Down to Earth with Zac Efron (Netflix original) – In this travel show, actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in search of healthy, sustainable ways to live.
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space (Netflix family) – Best friends George and Harold — along with their classmates and tyrannical principal — are recruited for a mysterious mission in outer space.
Hello Ninja: Season 3 (Netflix family) – In their third season, the adventure-loving ninjas learn new katas, meet Wesley’s cousin, Gen, and visit Baa-chan’s hometown of Osaka, Japan.
O Crush Perfeito (Dating Around: Brazil) (Netflix original) – In this reality show, six singles meet five different blind dates at trendy hot spots in São Paulo. Who will they choose for a second date?
The Old Guard (Netflix film) – Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited to take on an emergency mission and their extraordinary abilities are suddenly exposed, it’s up to Andy and Nile (Kiki Layne), the newest soldier to join their ranks, to help the group eliminate the threat of those who seek to replicate and monetize their power by any means necessary. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Greg Rucka and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (LOVE & BASKETBALL, BEYOND THE LIGHTS), THE OLD GUARD is a gritty, grounded, action-packed story that shows living forever is harder than it looks.
The Twelve (Netflix original) – Twelve ordinary citizens on jury duty must decide the fate of a respected headmistress accused of two murders.
Sunday, July 12
Paranormal Activity 2
Paranormal Activity 3
Paranormal Activity 4
Tuesday, July 14
The Business of Drugs (Netflix documentary) – To detail how drugs push people into risky — even deadly — behaviours, former CIA officer Amaryllis Fox investigates the economics of six illicit substances.
On est ensemble (We Are One) (Netflix documentary) – Activists around the world fight injustice and drive social change in this documentary that follows their participation in the music video “Solidarité.”
Slender Man
Urzila Carlson: Overqualified Loser (Netflix comedy special) – Urzila Carlson keeps the laughs coming with thoughts on “The Biggest Loser,” sex tapes and boxed wine in a stand-up special from Melbourne, Australia.
Wednesday, July 15
Dark Desire (Netflix original) – Married Alma spends a fateful weekend away from home that ignites passion, ends in tragedy and leads her to question the truth about those close to her.
Gli Infedeli (The Players) (Netflix film) – From campy lies to sexy surprises, this collection of vignettes captures the follies of several men as they fumble with fidelity and relationships.
Skin Decision: Before and After (Netflix original) – Plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian and skin-care expert Nurse Jamie use the latest procedures to transform clients and bring out their best selves.
Thursday, July 16
Fatal Affair (Netflix film) – Ellie (Nia Long) tries to mend her marriage with her husband Marcus (Stephen Bishop) after a brief encounter with an old friend, David (Omar Epps), only to find that David is more dangerous and unstable than she’d realized. FATAL AFFAIR is directed by Peter Sullivan.
Indian Matchmaking (Netflix original) – Matchmaker Sima Taparia guides clients in the U.S. and India in the arranged marriage process, offering an inside look at the custom in a modern era.
MILF (Netflix film) – Three best friends in their 40s start relationships with younger men while on vacation.
Friday, July 17
Boca a Boca (Kissing Game) (Netflix original) – In a Brazilian cattle-ranching town, adolescents panic when they’re threatened by the outbreak of a contagious infection transmitted by kissing.
Cursed (Netflix original) – Based on the New York Times bestselling book, Cursed is a re-imagination of the Arthurian legend, told through the eyes of Nimue, a young woman with a mysterious gift who is destined to become the powerful (and tragic) Lady of the Lake. After her mother’s death, she finds an unexpected partner in Arthur, a humble mercenary, in a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword. Over the course of her journey, Nimue will become a symbol of courage and rebellion against the terrifying Red Paladins, and their complicit King Uther. Cursed is a coming-of-age story whose themes are familiar to our own time: the obliteration of the natural world, religious terror, senseless war, and finding the courage to lead in the face of the impossible.
Monday, July 20
Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love (Netflix family) – On the heels of the Fall Ball, Ashley continues her California adventure — and explores the thrills and spills of teen romance.
Tuesday, July 21
How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast): Season 2 (Netflix original) – As Moritz and the MyDrugs crew ramp up their hustle, the online drug shop grows more successful — and even more dangerous.
Ip Man 4: The Finale
Jack Whitehall: I’m Only Joking (Netflix comedy special) – Award-winning actor, comedian, and presenter Jack Whitehall is back with more hilarious quips and shocking stories in his second Netflix original comedy special, Jack Whitehall: I’m Only Joking. The hour-long set features a disastrous audience interaction, absurd tales of Jack’s [in]famous father, and an uncomfortable story from the Berlin airport.
Street Food: Latin America (Netflix documentary) – From the creators of Chef’s Table, the hit series Street Food returns for a new culinary adventure. The newest instalment will travel to six countries in Latin America and explore the vibrant street food culture of Oaxaca, Mexico; Salvador, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru; Bogota, Colombia; and La Paz, Bolivia. Each episode highlights the stories of perseverance and culture that bring life to each country’s cuisine.
Wednesday, July 22
Fear City: New York vs The Mafia (Netflix documentary) – This docuseries chronicles how the feds took down the five mafia empires of New York City at the height of their powers during the 1980s.
Love on the Spectrum (Netflix documentary) – Finding love can be hard for anyone. For young adults on the autism spectrum, exploring the unpredictable world of dating can be even more complicated.
Norsemen: Season 3 (Netflix original) – This season of the Norwegian Viking comedy goes back in time to tell the story that led to Season 1. Don’t worry, there is still plenty of pillaging and plundering.
Signs (Netflix original) – When a young woman’s murder shows similarities to a decade-old cold case, a new police commander must break the silence permeating an Owl Mountain town.
Sons of Anarchy: Season 3-7
Thursday, July 23
The Larva Island Movie (Netflix family) – The island adventures of silly larva buddies Yellow and Red get a feature-length treatment, taking their slapstick fun to the next level.
Friday, July 24
¡A cantar! (Sing On! Spain) (Netflix original) – In this new singing contest, players face off on some of the biggest hits, and the jackpot of up to 30,000 euros grows every time they hit the right note.
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing (Netflix family) – When a musical dragon with a beautiful voice hypnotizes the dragons and people of Huttsgalor, the Rescue Riders have to find a way to break the spell.
The Kissing Booth 2 (Netflix film) – In this sequel, high school senior Elle juggles a long-distance relationship, college apps and a new friendship that could change everything.
Ofrenda a la tormenta (Netflix film) – Amaia investigates several suspicious infant deaths and horrific rituals. Meanwhile, people around her risk grave danger. Part 3 in the Baztan Trilogy.
Sunday, July 26
Banana Split
Good Girls: Season 3 (Netflix original) – Suburban mothers-turned-criminals Beth, Ruby and Annie return to face the consequences of last season’s hijinks.
Monday, July 27
Elysium
Tuesday, July 28
Jeopardy!: Collection 6
Last Chance U: Laney (Netflix documentary) – Netflix’s critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series Last Chance U returns for Season 5 in a brand new setting to give viewers a raw, authentic look at the junior college football program at Laney College in the heart of Oakland, CA. After clinching the title of state and national champions in 2018, the Laney Eagles have a hard season to follow and a lot to prove. Going into his eighth season and having built the program from the ground up, powerhouse head coach John Beam must fight to rally the team amidst countless setbacks. Season 5 brings intensity both on and off the field as players battle injuries, stress, and personal demons while finding much needed support in the community and taking pride in their scrappy mentality and motto ‘Laney Built’.
Wednesday, July 29
The Hater (Netflix film) – A duplicitous young man finds success in the dark world of social media smear tactics — but his virtual vitriol soon has violent real-life consequences.
Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons: Season 4 (Netflix original) – Journalist Raphael Rowe lives like an inmate while investigating dangerous prisons in Paraguay, Germany, Mauritius and Lesotho.
Thursday, July 30
Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy (Netflix anime) – On their dying planet, the Autobots and Decepticons battle fiercely for control of the AllSpark in the Transformers universe’s origin story.
Friday, July 31
Get Even (Netflix original) – Four teen enemies band together to exact revenge on their bullies until they get blamed for a crime they didn’t commit. Will they get mad — or get even?
Latte and the Magic Waterstone (Netflix family) – In this animated adventure, brave hedgehog Latte sets out to retrieve a magic stone from a greedy bear king and restore water flow to the forest.
Seriously Single (Netflix film) – Two besties with polar opposite views of men, sex and love navigate the complicated singles scene together in this romantic comedy.
The Speed Cubers (Netflix documentary) – Discover the special bond — and uncommon competitive spirit — shared by the world’s Rubik’s Cube-solving record breakers in this documentary.
Sugar Rush: Extra Sweet (Netflix original) – Four teams of brilliant bakers battle it out for sugary success as they race against each other and the clock over three rounds of competition. This season the challenges are harder, the creations are more spectacular and the rewards are even sweeter. Hosted by Hunter March, judges Candace Nelson & Adriano Zumbo return for the Extra Sweet season.
The Umbrella Academy: Season 2 (Netflix original) – The super-powered Hargreeves siblings return for Season 2.
Vis a vis: El Oasis (Locked Up) (Netflix original) – After years of stealing jewellery, Zulema and Macarena recruit four other women for a final heist worth millions, to take place at a narco family wedding.
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Leaving Netflix Canada in July
Wednesday, July 1
A Quiet Place
Wednesday, July 8
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Tuesday, July 28
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Friday, July 31
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
A fire at Rileys Bar and Grill in Bobcaygeon on June 24, 2020. (Photo: Rileys / Facebook)
As if the COVID-19 pandemic was not enough, Bobcaygeon’s newest restaurant has just suffered a devastating blow.
On Wednesday morning (June 24), Don and Laurie Riley, owners of Rileys Bar and Grill at 50 Canal Street in Bobcaygeon, received a call saying their restaurant was on fire.
“We are beyond upset and in total shock that this has even happened,” the couple write on their Facebook page. “Everyone is thankfully safe. We want to thank all the firefighters who’ve worked tirelessly to put out the flames.”
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Police and emergency services responded to the fire at around 5:20 a.m., which was eventually extinguished. The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate the scene.
Rileys is now closed, and the owners say they will be contacting all those who made reservations to let them know.
The Rileys purchased the Canal Street building, the location of the former Water’s Edge Restaurant, in 2019.
They then completed extensive renovations to turn it into a year-round business.
A fire at Rileys Bar and Grill in Bobcaygeon on June 24, 2020. (Photo: Rileys / Facebook)
The restaurant held its soft opening on February 1st, with plans for an official opening on the Victoria Day weekend.
A month later, the COVID-19 pandemic closed all restaurants in Ontario, except for take-out and delivery — which Rileys began offering.
The restaurant had just reopened its river-side patio for daily service earlier this month, after the Ontario government allowed outdoor dining areas to reopen.
The restaurant just reopened its river-side patio for daily service earlier this month, after the Ontario government lifted restrictions. (Photo: Rileys / Facebook)
The Rileys are originally from Brantford and also own Steertech Performance, which services trucks, with locations in Brantford and Peterborough. After they opened the Peterborough location, they decided to because restaurateurs.
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