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A Canadian passport with a COVID-19 pamphlet inserted inside of it

Who to call if someone is breaking the new COVID-19 laws

Peterborough Public Health is providing guidance while it seeks clarification from federal government on Quarantine Act enforcement.
A closure notice posted by the City of Peterborough at the entrance to Ecology Park in Peterborough. On March 30, 2020, the Ontario government issued a new emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to close all outdoor recreational amenities, such as sports fields and playgrounds, effective immediately. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

Ontario government orders closure of all playgrounds, beaches, sports fields, off-leash dog parks, and...

Ontario is also extending the state of emergency until April 13th.
A collective of Peterborough-area makers is producing protective face shields for front-line workers at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. The face shield uses an open-source design from a 3D printing company in the Czech Republic, which has alread printed and donated more than 12,000 shields to healthcare professionals in the Czech Republic, and is being produced by maker communities around the world. (Photo: Prusa Research)

Local maker community producing protective face shields for Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Volunteers are donating their equipment and time, GoFundMe campaign set up to help purchase materials.
Pinecrest Nursing Home is a 65-bed long-term care facility in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. (Photo: Central East CCAC / YouTube)

Health unit confirms nine deaths of Pinecrest residents due to COVID-19

Health unit also confirms 24 staff at Bobcaygeon nursing home have tested positive for the virus.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Two Kawartha Lakes police officers in self-isolation following possible coronavirus exposure

Police have reason to believe man who was arrested by constables may have COVID-19.
A thief trying the door of a parked vehicle

Peterborough police remind residents to lock their vehicles after rash of thefts

Ensure items of value are out of sight or out of the vehicle, report any suspicious persons in your neighbourhood.
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is sharing pictures of artwork created by local children on the theme of "Our Heroes!", including this drawing by seven-year-old Grace thanking frontline workers for all their hard work. (Photo via Art Gallery of Peterborough)

Art Gallery of Peterborough shares children’s art thanking local heroes

Gallery encourages families to email photos of artwork or post them on social media and tag the gallery.
Trent University is offering up to 100 rooms within Gzowski College, located on the East Bank of Trent University's Symons Campus, for the temporary use of Peterborough Regional Health Centre workers who choose to self-isolate from their families while caring for patients. (Photo: Trent University

Trent University offers unoccupied Gzowski College as temporary housing for front-line health care workers

University working with Peterborough Regional Health Centre to make up to 100 rooms available, including private bathrooms.
Effective March 29, 2020, public events and social gatherings of more than five people (except for private households, child care centres for front-line workers, and funerals) are against the law in Ontario under a new emergency order under Ontario's Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Ontario government has just banned gatherings of more than five people

Exceptions to COVID-19 emergency order includes private households, child care centres for front-line workers, and funerals.
The first night shift crew on Peterborough Regional Health Centre's COVID-19 unit (from left to right: Aimee, Stephanie, Jessica, Emily, and Morgan) sharing the message "We're here for you. Please stay home for us.” (Photo by Moran via Jessica Scott-Salgado on Facebook)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre’s front-line workers are spreading the message for people to stay...

Social media campaign features photos from staff in different departments at the hospital.

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