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Vegetables at a farmers' msarket

Farmers’ Markets Ontario adopts Peterborough Regional Farmers Network’s COVID-19 guidelines

Provincial association has shared the guidelines for the use of 180 farmers' markets across Ontario.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 4, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 4, 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.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Peterborough has cancelled all summer day camp programs at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, Art Gallery of Peterborough, and Peterborough Museum and Archives, as well as instructional sports camps offered by the city's recreation division and the Junior Parks drop-in program. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough cancels all city-run summer day camps and recreation programs

City will consider alternative summer programming once government restrictions are lifted.
A cottage on a lake

Ontario lifts restrictions on short-term rentals as of June 5

Restrictions lifted on rentals of cabins, cottages, homes, hunting and fishing camps, resorts, houseboats, condominiums, and bed and breakfasts.
A sign indicating the reopening of a small local business during the COVID-19 pandemic

Consumer confidence, recalling workers, and access to PPE among top concerns of local businesses

Findings included in May 'report card' from Peterborough mayor and warden's COVID-19 economic recovery task force.
People with challenges finding employment will be helping clean downtown Peterborough beginning in June. Clients of the charity One City Peterborough will join workers with Clint's Property Maintenance to assist with cleaning the downtown during the summer months. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

People with challenges finding employment will help clean downtown Peterborough this summer

One City Peterborough 'clean team' will be working with Clint's Property Maintenance.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 3, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 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.
Stay home, stay safe, and drink craft beer! The 6th annual Kawartha Craft Beer Festival has gone virtual this June due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can browse beer and cider options online and choose mixed packs that suit your beer style preferences, and pair with food options from local restaurants. The festival will also be streaming two live concerts on its Facebook page. (Photo: Kawartha Craft Beer Festival)

Kawartha Craft Beer Festival goes virtual for the Father’s Day weekend

Craft beer and food options available online, with two live music performances streamed on Facebook.
Hundreds of people, wearing masks and walking in small groups due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marched from Millennium Park to Confederation Square in downtown Peterborough on June 2, 2020 during a peaceful protest calling for an end to police violence against black and indigenous people of colour. (Photo courtesy of Sean Bruce)

Hundreds join rally in downtown Peterborough to protest police violence

Peterborough police chief Scott Gilbert and some fellow officers joined the protesters and took a knee.
Musician Tim Baker performing at the 2019 Peterborough Folk Festival at Nicholls Oval Park in Peterborough. The 2019 festival was attended by more than 15,000 people. (Photo: Peterborough Folk Festival)

31st annual Peterborough Folk Festival cancelled due to COVID-19

Free outdoor music festival was scheduled to take place in late August.

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