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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.
A COVID-19 outbreak originating from social gatherings at the privately owned Severn Court Student Residence has resulted in a dramatic increase of cases in the Peterborough region, including 30 presumed cases of more transmissble COVID-19 variants of concern. (Photo: Severn Court Management Company)

Peterborough’s Severn Court Student Residence COVID-19 outbreak balloons to 23 positive cases

Fleming College suspends all in-person instruction at Sutherland Campus for two weeks; four of those who tested positive are Trent University students.
Shopper in a face mask accepting a purchase from a cashier in a face mask

Peterborough unlikely to move to least restrictive ‘Green-Prevent’ level any time soon

Medical officer of health cites positive case numbers, variant of concern case, and Buckhorn outbreak as reasons.
The Venue in downtown Peterborough is listed for sale for $2,450,000. (Photo: REALTOR.ca)

The Venue in downtown Peterborough is for sale

Co-owner Michael Skinner says while $2,450,000 listing is exploratory, pandemic's effects have taken a toll.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on people experiencing homelessness. Trent University student Simal Iftikhar has organized a virtual "sleep out" to raise awareness and funds for the YES Shelter for Youth and Families in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Simal Iftikhar)

Pandemic’s effect on homelessness in Peterborough a ‘crisis within a crisis’

Higher risk, more isolation, less shelter space, heightened anxiety, and stressed frontline staff combine to create a 'pressure cooker' environment.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. (Stock photo)

Peterborough’s vaccine rollout ramps up next week with arrival of combined 7,000 Moderna, Pfizer...

Long-term care home staff and caregivers as well as high-priority health care workers to get their first dose, long-term care home residents to get their second.
A sign indicating the reopening of a small local business during the COVID-19 pandemic

Peterborough to stay at ‘Yellow-Protect’ COVID-19 level for at least two weeks

Medical officer of health urges residents to adhere to public health measures as 'we can quickly move up' to more restrictive level.
"Peterborough Celebrates!", a new Facebook group created by local musician Ken Tuck, aims to bring together the arts and business communities to plan a post-pandemic celebration in Peterborough, such as a city-wide event with all different genres of music. Pictured are members of Celtic group Hunt the Hare, who performed in 2018 at the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area's series of outdoor "Live and Local" live music events in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough musician launches Facebook group to help organize post-pandemic celebration

Ken Tuck's 'Peterborough Celebrates!' group issues a call to action for arts and business communities.
When public health units return to the colour-coded system of the province's COVID-19 response framework beginning February 16, 2021, you will once again be able to get a haircut and to dine inside a restaurant, with differing restrictions depending on the colour level. Only regions placed in the "Grey-Lockdown" level will have to follow restrictions similar to the current stay-at-home order.

Peterborough medical officer of health ‘hopeful’ region will move into Green-Prevent level next week

Decreasing positive cases and lack of new outbreaks among factors province will take into consideration.
Karley and Kristy-Marie, two of the healthcare professionals at Peterborough Regional Health Centre providing care for patients with COVID-19. (Photo: Peterborough Regional Health Centre)

Peterborough sees lowest number of new weekly COVID-19 cases since last November

First-dose immunizations of all residents at area long-term care homes expected to be completed by February 10.
In June 2020, kawarthaNOW writer Paul Rellinger sold his 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier to Peterborough car-racing driver and filmmaker Jeremy Kelly for $150. Kelly and his three vehicle restoration and racing buff friends fixed up the car for a rally. They document the journey in episode five of "Cease & Desist", premiering on Facebook and YouTube on February 7, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Larry and Ben Strung / StrungFoto)

Peterborough filmmaker Jeremy Kelly and his car-racing pals give new life to writer’s 33-year-old...

Watch the beater-to-race journey on 'Cease & Desist Episode 5: The Covilier', premiering on Facebook and YouTube February 7.

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