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Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 3, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – July 3, 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.
Peterborough police say the sound of fireworks being set off late at night is disturbing residents and startling pets. From May 15 to June 30, 2020, police have responded to 65 complaints of people setting off fireworks.

Big spike in fireworks complaints prompts police to remind residents of Peterborough’s noise by-law

In the last 45 days, police have responded to 51 more calls than the same time last year.
The Traveling Milburys is John Cassano as Jeff Lynne, Roy Leblanc as Roy Orbison, Gerry Parsons as Tom Petty, Jerry Boyer as George Harrison, and Matt Greenberg as Bob Dylan. Each member of The Traveling Milburys comes from tribute bands dedicated to the individual artists. (Photo: The Traveling Milburys)

Live music comes to the Lindsay Drive-In on July 19

Concert features headliner tribute band The Traveling Milburys with country rockers The Steelhorse Gypsies opening.
A young girl during summer heading to a beach for a swim

The Beach Report for July 3 to 9, 2020

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 2, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – July 2, 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.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Peterborough and Kawarthas region for Thursday

Isolated thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail, and lightning possible in late afternoon and evening.
Public health officials recommend you drink plenty of water during aheat warning, even if you don't feel thirsty, to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. (Stock photo)

Peterborough health unit issues first extended heat warning of the season

Daytime temperatures will reach 35°C between Thursday and Sunday, with humidity making it feel like 40°C.
Thermometer showing temperatures in the mid-thirties

Environment Canada issues heat warning for Peterborough and the Kawarthas through Sunday

Daytime temperatures in low to mid 30s with overnight lows near 20.
Peterborough celebrities Linda Kash (pictured) and Megan Murphy appear in a video released by Showplace Performance Centre sharing the news that the downtown Peterborough performance venue will be keeping its doors closed until 2021. The not-for-profit organization is working to reschedule fall shows to 2021 and all already-purchased tickets will be honoured on the new dates. (Screenshot)

Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough dims the lights until 2021

Not-for-profit organization shares message in light-hearted video starring local celebrities Linda Kash and Megan Murphy.
kawarthaNOW writer Paula Kehoe navigates between trees at Treetop Trekking in the Ganaraska Forest near Port Hope in 2017. The forest adventure company has opened for the season at five of its six locations in Ontario, including Ganaraska. (Screenshot)

Treetop Trekking is open again in the Ganaraska Forest near Port Hope

Forest adventure company was forced to delay its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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