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Downtown Peterborough looking south on George Street, now reduced to a single lane, towards Charlotte Street, which is now a single eastbound one-way lane between Aylmer and George. These are some of the changes being implemented by the City of Peterborough during stage two of the province's reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic to help create more space for pedestrians, restaurant patios, and pop-up commercial space. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

Downtown Peterborough creating more room for pedestrians, patios, and pop-up commercial space

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Sections of George and Water down to one lane, Hunter and Charlotte are one-way between Aylmer and George.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 21, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 21, 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
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 20, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 20, 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
The splash pad at Roger's Cove in East City in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of City of Peterborough)

Peterborough’s five splash pads are now open for the summer

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People should treat the splash pads as a 'hands-free zone' and follow recommended public health measures.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 19, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 19, 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
The James A. Gifford Causeway project will see improvements made to around 1.4 kilometres of the causeway, including repairs to the Chemong Bridge. An additional 5.3 kilometres on Yankee Line (County Road 14) are also being rehabilitated. The federal government is contributing $4.8 million to the project, with the Ontario government contributing $3.2 million and Peterborough County and the Township of Selwyn contributing $1.9 million. (Photo: Peterborough County)

Canada and Ontario invest $8 million in James A. Gifford Causeway improvement project

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Governments are also funding other road and bridge improvement projects in Peterborough, Hastings, and Haliburton counties and Hiawatha First Nation.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces the province's safety plan for reopening elementary and secondary schools in September at a media conference at Queen's Park on June 19, 2020, accompanied by health minister Christine Elliott with education minister Stephen Lecce participating remotely. (Screenshot / CPAC)

Ontario government asks school boards to plan for three scenarios for reopening of schools...

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School boards must submit school safety plans to the province by August 4.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 18, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 18, 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.
The COVID Alert exposure notification app uses software developed jointly by Apple and Google that relies on Bluetooth technology to anonymously share information if a user has been in close contact with someone infected with COVID-19.

Federal and Ontario governments announce new COVID-19 contact-tracing app

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Voluntary app will notify users if they have been exposed to someone else with COVID-19.
Non-medical fabric masks are intended to be washed and re-used. If you don't want to make your own, several local organizations in Peterborough are also currently making and selling fabric masks. You may also be able to purchase non-medical masks at pharmacies and office supply stores. (Supplied photo)

Peterborough-area residents urged to wear non-medical masks for medical appointments

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Face coverings will help prevent the spread of illness from yourself to other patients and health care professionals.
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