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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

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...

Ontario government announces second stage of reopening of the province's economy during COVID-19.
The YMCA of Central East Ontario normally offers a wide range of summer day camps for children, including at Beavermead Park in Peterborough. (Photo: YMCA of Central East Ontario)

YMCA of Central East Ontario cancels all summer day camps

All families will receive full refunds, organization exploring ways to connect with campers and families virtually.
During National Nurses Week in May, young sisters Ella and Myriah Mason from Oakwood in Kawartha Lakes sold do-it-yourself cookie kits featuring a scrub and heart and a nurse and heart (pictured) through their home-based Sweet Things Bakehouse on Facebook and raised $558 for the Heroes at Heart appeal at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. (Photo: Jenn Mason)

Two young sisters from Lindsay area raise funds selling their DIY cookie kits on...

With the help of their mom, Ella and Myriah Mason launched home-based business Sweet Things Bakehouse during COVID-19 pandemic.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 7, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 7, 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.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 6, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 6, 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.
A "reopening soon" sign in the window of a business

Ontario extends all emergency orders until June 19

Province also extends until September the suspension of limitation periods and time periods for legal proceedings.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 5, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 5, 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.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford at a media briefing at Queen's Park on June 5, 2020, along with finance minister Rod Phillips, health minister Christine Elliot, and economic development minister Vic Fedeli. (Screenshot / CPAC)

Ontario to release plan for stage two reopening next week

Province will also introduce phased plan for reopening child care during COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking during a media briefing in Ottawa on June 5, 2020. (Screenshot / CPAC)

Prime Minister Trudeau still won’t say if Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be extended

Canadians who have applied for $2,000 monthly benefit for four consecutive months will receive their final payment in June.

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