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Articles by Paul Rellinger

Paul Rellinger
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Paul Rellinger a.k.a Relly is an award-winning journalist and longtime former newspaper editor still searching for the perfect lead. When he's not putting pen to paper, Paul is on a sincere but woefully futile quest to own every postage stamp ever issued. A rabid reader of history, Paul claims to know who killed JFK but can't say out of fear for the safety of his oh so supportive wife Mary, his three wonderful kids and his three spirited grandchildren. Paul counts among his passions Peterborough's rich live music scene, the Toronto Maple Leafs, slopitch and retrieving golf balls from the woods. You can follow Paul on Twitter at @rellywrites.
Public health nurse Simone Jackson wearing personal protective equipment as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient for COVID-19 in Peterborough Public Health's clinic. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Number of positive COVID-19 cases in Peterborough area swells to 28, with 15 new...

Four of the new cases admitted to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre; outbreak at St. Joe's at Fleming "under control" at present.
Pinecrest Nursing Home is a 65-bed long-term care facility in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. (Photo: Central East CCAC / YouTube)

Bobcaygeon councillor upset and frustrated as COVID-19 continues deadly rampage at Pinecrest Nursing Home

12 residents have died as of March 31, Kathleen Seymour-Fagan decries lack of communication early on from home to municipal officials
The Peterborough Musicians' Benevolent Association (PBMA) helps local musicians who need financial assistance in tough times due to unforeseen circumstances. The association, which is currently distributing donated funds to musicians affected by the cancellation of live music events due to COVID-19, has temporarily lost its primary fundraiser, the Deluxe Blues Jam. At the event, which has been held monthly at Dr. J's BBQ & Brews in downtown Peterborough, the PMBA collected donations and sold t-shirts to raise funds for local musicians. Along with all other pubs and restaurants in Ontario, Dr. J's was ordered closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: PMBA)

Peterborough Musicians’ Benevolent Association giving a hand-up to local musicians affected by COVID-19

24 musicians helped so far with a combined $6,000; association seeking donations after cancellation of monthly blues jam.
Public health nurse Julie Brandsma dons a mask as she prepares to test a patient for COVID-19. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Four new positive COVID-19 cases bring Peterborough total to 13

One of four new cases is receiving treatment at PRHC, three of four have a recent history of travel.
Public health nurse Simone Jackson wearing personal protective equipment as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient for COVID-19 in Peterborough Public Health's clinic. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Positive COVID-19 cases in the Kawartha Lakes now up to 25

Two women are hospitalized at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, another two new cases in Peterborough including one at PRHC.
Medical officer of health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra emphasizing the importance of physical distancing during a media briefing at Peterborough Public Health on March 23, 2020. (Photo: Peterborough Public Health)

Two more positive cases for COVID-19 bring total to seven for Peterborough region

65-year-old woman and man in his 20s are in self-isolation, 455 tested locally with results awaited on 282 people.
Nurse Simone Jackson wearing personal protective equipment in March 2020 as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient for COVID-19 in Peterborough Public Health's clinic. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Peterborough bring local total to five

Both new cases have a travel history, contacts being advised by Peterborough Public Health.
Medical officer of health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra emphasizing the importance of physical distancing during a media briefing at Peterborough Public Health on March 23, 2020. (Photo: Peterborough Public Health)

No new COVID-19 cases in Peterborough over weekend, but Mayor Diane Therrien urges people...

First death related to COVID-19 in the Kawarthas reported at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Sunday
An employee of McCloskey International in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township east of Peterborough supplied this photograph of a COVID-19 screening procedure for the company's employees held on March 20, 2020. The employee is angry and concerned about how the company conducted the screening procedure. McCloskey International acknowledges there were issues during the procedure and it won't happen again. kawarthaNOW has obscured the visible faces of employees in the photo to protect their privacy.

Manufacturing companies are in ‘uncharted waters’ when it comes to employee screening for COVID-19

Employee of McCloskey International in Peterborough angry and concerned by screening procedure, company vows to do better.
The Peterborough County-City Paramedics, in conjunction with Peterborough Public Health and Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), has started in-home COVID-19 assessments and testing in Peterborough. The service is only for residents who cannot travel to one of the existing assessment centres or who should remain self-isolated and require assessment. (Photo: County of Peterborough)

Peterborough paramedics now conducting in-home COVID-19 testing as third positive local case is confirmed

Woman who recently travelled to Florida tests positive and is self-isolating along with five known contacts.

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