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Colleges and universities minister Ross Romano was on his own at a media conference at Queen's Park on June 2, 2020 to announce a framework to reopen post-secondary institutions this summer for students unable to complete their course requirements online, as Premier Doug Ford and health minister Christine Elliott were absent to get tested for COVID-19. (Screenshot / CPAC)

Premier Doug Ford and health minister Christine Elliot absent from media conference to get...

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Colleges and universities minister flies solo for announcement on 'academically stranded' post-secondary students,
The Peterborough Naval Association commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic of World War II at its seven-acre property alongside the Otonabee River in 2013. The association, which is facing declining revenues and increaing costs, is dissolving and will use the proceeds from selling its property to the City of Peterborough to create a trust fund to support veterans, their families, and more. (Photo: Peterborough Naval Association / Facebook)

Peterborough Naval Association dissolving after 73 years

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City of Peterborough will purchase seven-acre property from association, which will create legacy fund with proceeds.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 9, 2020

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

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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
All child care centres in Ontario can reopen on June 12, 2020, as long as they meet strict and stringent guidelines, including limiting children and staff in groups of 10 or less, screening children and staff, regular thorough cleaning, and more.

All child care centres in Ontario can reopen on June 12

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Centres will be required to implement strict health guidelines for children and staff before reopening.
The audience gathers for the opening night performance of Beau Dixon's "Bloom: A Rock 'n' Roll Fable" at the Winslow Farm at 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook on July 4, 2019. The outdoor theatre company's board of directors has decided to cancel its 2020 summer season because of continued uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the Ontario government announced stage two of reopening the province's economy on June 8, 2020, restrictions on social gatherings are limited to 10 people and performance venues are not among the businesses allowed to reopen. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

4th Line Theatre cancels its summer season for the first time in 29 years

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Scheduled plays 'The Great Shadow' and 'Wishful Seeing' will be postponed until 2021.
Peterborough parenting author and speaker Ann Douglas, pictured with a copy of her latest book, "Happy Parents Happy Kids", is one of eight new 2020 inductees of the Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame, which honours people both past and present who have significantly contributed to the arts and humanities heritage of the area. (Photo courtesy of Ann Douglas)

Renowned parenting author Ann Douglas one of eight new inductees in Peterborough’s Pathway of...

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Other inductees include George Albertus Cox, Allan Harding, Fred Huffman, Rosemary McConkey, Don Parnell, John Robinson, and Marilyn Robinson.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 8, 2020

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

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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 woman being swabbed at a drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic

Seven new COVID-19 testing clinics for Peterborough County residents without symptoms

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One-day clinics run from June 9 to 17 in Havelock, Lakefield, Buckhorn, Millrook, Norwood, Douro-Dummer, and Keene.
The 2015 Hootnanny on Hunter Street in downtown Peterborough. The 2020 festival has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)

2020 Hootenanny on Hunter Street in downtown Peterborough cancelled

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10th annual free music festival was scheduled to take place on August 8.
The patio outside The Only Cafe in downtown Peterborough. Restaurants outside the Toronto area will be allowed to reopen on June 12, 2020. (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)

Restaurants outside Toronto area can reopen patios on Friday, social gatherings increase from five...

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Ontario government announces second stage of reopening of the province's economy during COVID-19.
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