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Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - May 26, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – May 26, 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.
The Peterborough Ex, originally scheduled to take place in Morrow Park in August, is moving to a virtual event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The poultry and open horse show will move online, as well as the market steer and lamb show and sale. (Photo: Peterborough Agricultural Society)

Peterborough Ex at Morrow Park cancelled due to COVID-19, to be replaced with virtual...

Some exhibitors will be able to show their animals online for judging.
Peterborough police have opened a satellite office at the Simcoe Street tranist terminal in downtown Peterborough. Mainly used by officers working in the downtown core, the new office will increase police visibility and provide opportunities for community engagement including crime prevention, upcoming events, and recruiting and volunteer opportunities. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police open new satellite office at Simcoe Street transit terminal

New office intended to increase police visibility in downtown core and promote community engagement.
Thermometer showing temperatures in the mid-thirties

Heat warning issued for Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Temperatures will near or exceed 30°C mark until Friday with humidex values in the mid thirties.
The Lindsay Farmers' Market runs on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Victoria Avenue in Lindsay between Kent and Peel. (Photo: Lindsay Farmers' Market)

Lindsay Farmers’ Market opens for season on May 30

Market will open with food vendors only and with strict safety protocols in place due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - May 25, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – May 25, 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 promotional poster for "The Cure for Everything", written and performed by Maja Ardal. 4th Line Theatre is hosting Ardal's virtual reading of the play, which was first produced in 2010 by Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto, on June 4, 2020 on the Zoom video platform. (Supplied photo)

4th Line Theatre hosts virtual play reading by Dora award-winning Maja Ardal on June...

One-person show 'The Cure for Everything' is a follow-up to Ardal's 'You Fancy Yourself'.
Heat warning

Special weather statement issued for the Kawarthas due to hot daytime temperatures

Daytime temperatures in low thirties expected for Tuesday through Thursday.
A float in the Canada Day parade in Peterborough in 2010. (Photo: Peterborough Canada Day Parade / Facebook)

Peterborough cancels Canada Day parade

Mayor Diane Therrien suggests celebrating at home and decorating porches and balconies.
The Cobourg Police Service released this photo of Victoria Beach in Cobourg showing only small gatherings on the beach on May 23, 2020, the same day when an estimated 10,000 people gathered at Toronto's Trinity Bellwoods Park. (Photo: Cobourg Police Service)

Cobourg residents respected the rules this past weekend at Victoria Park and Beach

Police say only small groups gathered during the day and maintained physical distancing.

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