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The white trillium (trillium grandiflorum) is Ontario's official floral emblem. Although the trillium is a perennial plant, as a spring ephemeral it's very fragile, which is why picking it is a bad idea. It takes up to 10 years before the plant produces its first bloom, which lasts for around three weeks in the early spring. (Photo: Ontario Parks)

Nine things you may not know about trilliums

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The white trillium, Ontario's official flower, is only one of several native species in Ontario that bloom in early spring.
In a video taken by staff of Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, health care workers at the home applaud as 91-year-old resident Lorraine Button goes for a walk on April 17, 2020 for the first time since the deadly outbreak of COVID-19 in the home, which has claimed the lives of 29 residents. (Screenshot)

You can brighten the day of Pinecrest Nursing Home residents by sending them a...

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Pen pal initiative aims to connect residents to the community while physical distancing measures remain in place
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - May 22, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – May 22, 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.
Black River in the northwestern region of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands provincial park, located southwest of Minden in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Two hikers found safe after getting lost in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands provincial park...

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One of the hikers called 9-1-1 and the OPP brought in a helicopter to find the pair.
People enjoying volleyball at Beavermead Park in Peterborough's East City in 2015. Although the City of Peterborough is reopening municipal outdoor recreational facilities for limited casual use, all beaches, splsah bads, and wading pools remain closed, and the Ontario government's restriction of gatherings of more than five people remains in place. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough beaches, splash pads, and wading pools remain closed

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Outdoor recreational facilities reopen for casual limited use, but five-person restriction still applies.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - May 21, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – May 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.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to see COVID-19 testing expanded in Ontario. He made the comments at a media briefing on May 21, 2020 at Queen's Park attended by colleges and universities minister Ross Romano and health minister Christine Elliott. (Screenshot / CPAC)

Ontario Premier Ford wants to expand COVID-19 testing to broader public

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Province has been lagging behind its daily testing targets for the past four days.
Trails in the Ganaraska Forest, along with the nine conservation areas managed by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, will reopen for hiking on May 22, 2020. (Photo: Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority)

Ganaraska Forest set to reopen for hiking on May 22

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All GRCA conservation areas will also reopen for hiking, but Ganaraska Forest Centre and washrooms remain closed.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - May 20, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – May 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.
Woman wearing a black non-medical face mask while shopping

Ontario government now strongly recommends using non-medical face masks during COVID-19 pandemic

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Physical distancing is 'golden rule'; limit on gatherings of no more than five people remains in place.
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