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Beginning on June 28, 2020, Peterborough Transit will be running nine regular routes instead of 12 and will launch three new community bus routes. Fewer routes will go directly into the Simcoe Street bus terminal in downtown Peterborough, reducing congestion and facilitating physical distancing among riders. (Photo: Peterborough Transit)

Peterborough Transit routes get an overhaul due to COVID-19

Effective June 28, new system will have nine regular routes and three new community bus routes, with fewer routes going into downtown bus terminal.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outside of his home in Ottawa on June 15, 2020. Trudeau announced that federal government will be extending Canada Emergency Response Benefit, with details to be provided later in the week. (Screenshot / CPAC)

Federal government to extend Canada Emergency Response Benefit

Prime Minister Trudeau will announce details later this week as benefit runs out this month for many Canadians.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 14, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 14, 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.
Purple flower in a spring frost

Frost advisory issued for Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees,
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 13, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 13, 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.
Looking south on George Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

City of Peterborough cancels weekend closure of George Street in downtown Peterborough

Downtown businesses were critical of attempt to increase physical distancing among pedestrians because of pop-up patios,
OPP logo on police car door

American man arrested in Ontario for Bancroft cannabis grow-up 19 years ago

Joe Dan Bates was also wanted by Texas police.
Wedding ceremony (public domain photo)

Ontario allows even more people to attend wedding and funeral ceremonies

Limit increased to 30 per cent of venue capacity for indoor ceremonies or 50 people for outdoor ceremonies.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 12, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 12, 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
Two families dining together

Ontarians can now expand their ‘social circle’ to include 10 people

You can hug and kiss people in your social circle, which can include extended family members and friends,

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