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All child care centres in Ontario can reopen on June 12, 2020, as long as they meet strict and stringent guidelines, including limiting children and staff in groups of 10 or less, screening children and staff, regular thorough cleaning, and more.

All child care centres in Ontario can reopen on June 12

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Centres will be required to implement strict health guidelines for children and staff before reopening.
The audience gathers for the opening night performance of Beau Dixon's "Bloom: A Rock 'n' Roll Fable" at the Winslow Farm at 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook on July 4, 2019. The outdoor theatre company's board of directors has decided to cancel its 2020 summer season because of continued uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the Ontario government announced stage two of reopening the province's economy on June 8, 2020, restrictions on social gatherings are limited to 10 people and performance venues are not among the businesses allowed to reopen. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

4th Line Theatre cancels its summer season for the first time in 29 years

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Scheduled plays 'The Great Shadow' and 'Wishful Seeing' will be postponed until 2021.
Peterborough parenting author and speaker Ann Douglas, pictured with a copy of her latest book, "Happy Parents Happy Kids", is one of eight new 2020 inductees of the Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame, which honours people both past and present who have significantly contributed to the arts and humanities heritage of the area. (Photo courtesy of Ann Douglas)

Renowned parenting author Ann Douglas one of eight new inductees in Peterborough’s Pathway of...

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Other inductees include George Albertus Cox, Allan Harding, Fred Huffman, Rosemary McConkey, Don Parnell, John Robinson, and Marilyn Robinson.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 8, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 8, 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.
A woman being swabbed at a drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic

Seven new COVID-19 testing clinics for Peterborough County residents without symptoms

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One-day clinics run from June 9 to 17 in Havelock, Lakefield, Buckhorn, Millrook, Norwood, Douro-Dummer, and Keene.
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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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.
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