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Ottawa lab error may have caused 13 false positive COVID-19 results in Kawartha Lakes

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Staff and residents at two long-term care homes in Bobcaygeon and Lindsay will be retested.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has had to close both the Ganaraska Forest and the Ganaraska Forest Centre. The closure of the Ganaraska Forest Centre, which provides educational programmng for students from across Ontario, has greatly affected the organization's revenues. (Photo courtesy of GRCA)

Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority cuts back 50 per cent of its workforce

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Environmental organization in Port Hope has seen significant drop in revenues due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree is usually held every August civic holiday weekend at the Bancroft Curling Club and the North Hastings Community Centre and features around 100 dealers of fine minerals, crystals, gems, fossils, jewellery, art pieces, and lapidary supplies, as well as daily mineral collecting tours, speakers, demonstrations, and workshops. (Photo: Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree / Facebook)

Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree cancelled due to COVID-19

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Canada's largest annual gem and mineral show usually runs every August civic holiday weekend.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - May 1, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – May 1, 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.
Public health nurse Simone Jackson wearing personal protective equipment as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient for COVID-19 in Peterborough Public Health's clinic. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Ottawa lab error could have resulted in 22 false positive COVID-19 results in Peterborough

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Peterborough Public Health has contacted affected people to recommend retesting.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, along with economic development minister Vic Fedeli, finance minister Rod Phillips, and health minister Christine Elliott, announced on May 1, 2020 that certain businesses and workplaces can reopen at midnight on May 4, 2020. (Screenshot / CPAC)

Ontario’s garden centres, lawn care and landscaping, car washes, and auto dealerships in Ontario...

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Essential construction projects can resume, and golf courses and marinas can begin preparing for the season.
The 2019 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in Peterborough raised $103,028 for the YWCA Crossroads Shelter. On May 1, 2020, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton announced it is ending the event after 11 years. (Photo: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton / Facebook)

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton announces the end of Walk a Mile in Her Shoes after...

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Annual event has raised almost $1 million for YWCA Crossroads Shelter for women and children fleeing abuse.
The sixth annual Peterborough Pulse open streets event, scheduled for July 18, 2020, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough Pulse cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19

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Popular annual open streets event in downtown Peterborough was first held in 2015.
On April 30, 2020, the Ontario Energy Board approved Hydro One's purchase of the business and distribution assets of Peterborough Distribution Inc. from the City of Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough Utilities)

Ontario Energy Board approves Hydro One’s purchase of Peterborough Distribution Inc.

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Board says deal passes its 'no harm test' for price, economic efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
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Police issue warrant for Lindsay man’s arrest after violent assault sends two people to...

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Two suspects attacked a man and woman with a piece of wood; Michael Gallo arrested, police looking for Robert Gallo.
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