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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

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

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

Up to 75 mm of possible starting late afternoon and continuing overnight.
99-year-old Guy Aiello with a $20,880 cheque for Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation. Aiello, who celebrates his 100th birthday this fall, walked the equivalent of a marathon in July 2020 to raise funds for equipment and technology at the hospital. (Photo: PRHC Foundation / Facebook)

99-year-old marathon walker Guy Aiello raises almost $21,000 for Peterborough hospital

Long-time supporter of Peterborough Regional Health Centre walked more than 42 kilometres during the summer.
Greenleaf/Cor-Plan president Sheldon Rokin (left) with Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien (second from left), Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef (second from right), and Kawartha Participation Projects CEO Patrick Cooper (right) during a recent visit to the construction site of a 25-rental-unit development at 3789 Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of office of Maryam Monsef)

Federal government announces $7.6 million for 25 rental units in Peterborough

Five of the units are earmarked for clients of Kawartha Participation Projects, which will manage the building.

Students with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board will return to the classroom starting...

Schools will remain closed from September 8 to 11 to give staff extra time to prepare for return of students.
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, wearing her insignia as Chancellor and Member of the Order of Ontario and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (Photo: V. Tony Hauser)

Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor to visit Peterborough and the Kawarthas on Tuesday

Elizabeth Dowdeswell will visit tourism destinations in Bailieboro, Peterborough, and Keene.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 105 new COVID-19 cases, including 1 in Northumberland and 1 in Prince...

No new cases to report in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, or Haliburton.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Person charged with animal cruelty after police seize 27 dogs from Lindsay camping trailer

Dogs were turned over to humane society, 61-year-old Janie Brooke Rumm faces charges.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Haliburton and Hastings counties

Storms producing damaging winds and heavy rain possible on Sunday afternoon.

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