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Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 11, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – July 11, 2020

Cases and deaths as reported by regional health units: Peterborough Public Health; Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit; and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.
A funnel cloud in Manitoba in June 2007. (Photo: Justin1569 at English Wikipedia / CC BY-SA (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/))

Special weather advisory for funnel clouds in Peterborough and the Kawarthas on Saturday

Possibility that funnel cloud could become a weak tornado.
Ray Henderson, the former artistic director of Arbor Theatre in Peterborough, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and exploitation as the result of allegations dating back to 2013. (Photo via Facebook)

Former Peterborough actor and director Ray Henderson charged with sexual assault and exploitation

Police allege the 49-year-old Brantford resident assaulted and exploited a female victim in Peterborough in 2013.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 10, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – July 10, 2020

Cases and deaths as reported by regional health units: Peterborough Public Health; Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit; and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.
A young girl during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for July 10 to 16, 2020

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland
The splash pad in Victoria Park in Cobourg will be open daily effective July 10, 2020, but with new health and safety protocls in place due to COVID-19. Capacity will be limited to 10 people at a time, and wo staff from YMCA Northumberland will be on-site daily to assist splash pad users and ensure rules and procedures are being followed. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Cobourg’s Victoria Park splash pad reopens on July 10

Capacity will be limited to 10 people at a time and strict health and safety protocols will be enforced.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 9, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – July 9, 2020

Cases and deaths as reported by regional health units: Peterborough Public Health; Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit; and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.
Migrant farm workers picking strawberries. (Stock photo)

Local health unit issues order for migrant farm workers in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and...

Section 22 class order intended to help prevent spread of COVID-19 among temporary farm workers on local farms.
Scenic vistas like this one make Burleigh Falls a popular destination for visitors. (Photo: Peter K Burian / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0))

Crown land at Burleigh Falls is now closed to the public

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry declares area unsafe due to bad visitor behaviour.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 8, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – July 8, 2020

Cases and deaths as reported by regional health units: Peterborough Public Health; Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit; and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.

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