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A young girl during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for August 28 to 31, 2020

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
The "Home Again" benefit concert for Lindsay's Academy Theatre, taking place September 30 and October 1, 2020 at the Lindsay Drive-In, features live performances by James Barker, Darryl James, Jeremy Drury, and Jon Hembrey of The Strumbellas, Heaps Tyler Kyte and Nick Rose of Dwayne Gretzky, Tom Collver and Sophia Mackey, Luis Segura of Los Poetas, and more. (Graphic: Academy Theatre)

Juno-winning country artist James Barker to headline two-night benefit concert for Lindsay’s Academy Theatre

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'Home Again' concert at Lindsay Drive-In on September 30 and October 1 also features members of The Strumbellas and more.
The Mary J. Benson branch of the Port Hope Public Library at 31 Queen Street in Port Hope. (Photo courtesy of Port Hope Public Library)

Library branches in Port Hope, Lindsay, and Fenelon Falls to reopen September 8

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Both the Port Hope Public Library and Kawartha Lakes Public Library will have health and safety protocols in place.
THe PRHC Foundation Mombassadors safely celebrate their $42,041 donation to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation. From left to right: Erin Marshall, Sarah McDougall Perrin, Emily Kingdon, Mary Kingdon, Ashley Prentice, Laura Montague, Marcy D'Alessandro, Hayley Vogler, Grace Reynolds, and Kate Ahrens. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough ‘Mombassadors’ raise $42,041 for hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit

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Funds will help purchase a radiant heater/warmer at PRHC for newborns who need extra support.
A mother and young girl wearing masks because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Stock photo)

Face masks now mandatory for all Trillium Lakelands District School Board students

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Trustees passed motion on August 25 to extend mandatory requirement to include students from kindergarten to Grade 3.
Public health nurse Simone Jackson wearing personal protective equipment as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient for COVID-19 in Peterborough Public Health's clinic. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Ontario reports 88 new COVID-19 cases, with 3 new cases in Hastings and Prince...

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No new cases to report in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, or Haliburton
Photographs of opioid overdose victims displayed at the Peterborough Opioid Summit on July 11, 2019 at Market Hall in downtown Peterborough. In the first six months of 2020, Peterborough police had reported 17 suspected overdose deaths, along with one confirmed overdose death in January. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW.com)

Peterborough police receive $1.9 million in federal funding to divert people who use drugs...

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Community-based mobile outreach team will connect at-risk people with harm reduction, peer support, health, and social services.
Ontario premier Doug Ford announced on August 26, 2020 at Queen's Park that the federal government is providing $381 million to support the safe reopening of Ontario's schools. Ford also announced that Dr. Dirk Huyer, the province's chief coroner and its lead on COVID-19 testing, will also lead the province's efforts on outbreak management in schools, child care centres, agriculture, and health care settings, including long-term care facilities. (CPAC screenshot)

Federal government provides $381 million to support safe reopening of Ontario schools

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Province will uses funds for health and safety in schools and on school buses, remote learning, mental health supports, and hiring additional public health nurses.
Students in a classroom and their teacher wearing face masks. (Stock photo)

Catholic school board announces staggered start to school year

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Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board elementary and secondary school students will begin to return to class on September 10.
Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Thunderstorms with heavy rain forecast in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton starting Wednesday afternoon

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Up to 75 mm of possible starting late afternoon and continuing overnight.
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