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Pinecrest Nursing Home is a 65-bed long-term care facility in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. (Photo: Central East CCAC / YouTube)

Another resident of Pinecrest Nursing Home has passed away

A total of 28 people who reside at the Bobcaygeon long-term care home have succumbed to COVID-19.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - April 7, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – April 7, 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 Easter Bunny has been declared an essential worker in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic, but can't deliver treats in public spaces.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford just declared the Easter Bunny an essential worker

Easter Bunny can still deliver treats for children, just not in public.
The emergency dapartment team at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay with a message for the community: "We are here for you, please stay home for us." (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital)

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay shares its COVID-19 pandemic preparations

Hospital has freed up 55 beds for potential increase in patients, with another 48 beds possible in May.
"All this dry grass is ready to burn." Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service Chief Mark Pankhurst explains in a video why the burn ban is in effect in the City of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Burn ban in effect in City of Kawartha Lakes in April

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue has already responded to numerous burning complaints.
Peterborough police found the body of 20-year-old Tali Nolan at a McDonnel Street address in Peterborough on April 3, 2020. They have now confirmed that Nolan's death was the result of homicide. (Police-supplied photo)

Police seek information from public in homicide of 20-year-old Peterborough woman

Police found Tali Nolan's body at a McDonnel Street address on April 3, looking for information about her prior whereabouts.
Green waste

Peterborough green waste collection begins Tuesday, Good Friday collection moves to Monday

Leaf and yard waste collection will continue until last week of November.
There'll be no ferris wheel in Norwood in October 2020, as the Norwood Agricultural Society has decided to cancel the Thanksgiving weekend fair due to uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Norwood Fair / Facebook)

Norwood Fall Fair cancelled for first time since 1939 due to COVID-19

Popular fair was scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - April 6, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – April 6, 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.
Peterborough-area musicians performing Blue Rodeo's "Lost Together" in the #TogetherAtHome video include Greg Keelor, Melissa Payne, James McKenty, Greg Keelor, Jimmy Bowskill, Emily Burgess, Beau Dixon, Josh Fewings, Rick Fines, Rob Foreman, Matt Greco, Natalie Hughes, Dylan Ireland, Kellie McKenty, Shai Peer, Benj Rowland, Paper Shakers, Kate Suhr, Ryan Weber, Sam Weber, and Maureen Adamson. (Screenshot)

Peterborough musicians led by Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor perform ‘Lost Together’ in support of...

#TogetherAtHome video supports Fleming College's student emergency fund and Peterborough Musicians' Benevolent Association.

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