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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

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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...

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Social media campaign features photos from staff in different departments at the hospital.
Front-line healthcare workers in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Peterborough Regional Health Centre have a message for all of us: "We're here for you. Please stay home for us." (Photo courtesy of The ICU Team at PRHC)

They’re here for us, let’s stay home for them

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ICU workers at Peterborough Regional Health Centre share an important message during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cars in heavy rain

Heavy rain begins overnight on Saturday and continues into Sunday

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Thunderstorms may accompany rain, 25 mm of rain possible in some areas.
All playground equipment in municipal parks in the City of Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes, such as this playground at Roger's Cove Park in Peterborough's East City, is closed effective March 27, 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

Playgrounds and outdoor exercise equipment closed in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes

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Parks, trails, and greenspaces remain open, but physical distancing must be maintained.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police and public health are enforcing COVID-19 compliance

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Public can report non-compliance allegations at police non-emergency telephone numbers, do not call 911.
Police are looking for these three men in connection with a March 12, 2020 break, enter and theft at a convenience store on Pigeon Creek Road in Janetville in Kawartha Lakes. (Photos supplied by Kawartha Lakes OPP)

Police looking for three men who broke into a Janetville convenience store

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Store was robbed of alcohol, vaping products, knives, and cigarettes on March 12.
Pinecrest Nursing Home is a 65-bed long-term care facility in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. (Photo: Central East CCAC / YouTube)

COVID-19 outbreak at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon the largest in Ontario

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14 staff and three residents have confirmed positive, 16 staff and 35 more residents have symptoms, two residents have died.
Local filmmaker and music photographer Michael Hurcomb has made his documentary "The Radius Project" available for free streaming. There are three versions available: the original, a family-friendly version, and a version with audio commentary by Michael and co-producer Ryan Lalonde. (Photo courtesy of Michael Hurcomb)

Michael Hurcomb has just made his acclaimed music documentary ‘The Radius Project’ available for...

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Local filmmaker and music photographer asks people to donate to Kawartha Food Share in lieu of paying to see the film.
A large donation of personal protective equipment, clothing, sanitizer and soap, and disinfectant cleaners collected from multiple departments at Trent University was delivered to Peterborough Regional Health Centre on March 24, 2020. (Photo: Peterborough Regional Health Centre / Twitter)

Trent University donates COVID-19 supplies to Peterborough Regional Health Centre

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Several departments came together to donate personal protective equipment, clothing, sanitizer and soap, and disinfectant cleaners.
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