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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.
Opioids (stock photo)

Peterborough area sees drop in COVID-19 community transmission but dramatic increase in opiod deaths

Medical officer of health also warns hot weather presents a new pandemic control challenge .
The Lindsay Drive-In, which normally opens for the season in early spring, sits empty due to the Ontario government's emergency order requiring all theatres to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Danny Zita is frustrated because, unlike other seasonal businesses including golf courses and marinas, the theatre has not been permitted to open. This despite the fact that Zita has a plan to operate at half capacity, leaving around 10 feet of space between each vehicle. (Photo: Lindsay Drive-In)

Lindsay Drive-In sits empty despite owner’s strong case he can ensure a safe experience...

Danny Zita is equal parts frustrated, baffled, and disappointed his seasonal business remains shuttered tight while others get green light to open.
A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

PRHC Assessment Centre sees its highest one-day total of COVID-19 tests to date

93 people tested on May 25; hospital exploring alternative for people without symptoms who want to get tested.
Outdoors sports fields like the baseball diamonds in Peterborough's East City are open, but for solitary use only. Due to the continuing Ontario government emergency order probibiting gatherings of people to no more than five, team play is not yet allowed. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

Sports fields are open to public but ban on social gatherings means no team...

Peterborough medical officer of health says only 'solitary behaviour' allowed until gathering restrictions are lifted.
Public health nurse Julie Brandsma dons a mask as she prepares to test a patient for COVID-19. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

‘Lots more COVID-19 in the future’ according to Peterborough’s medical officer of health

Dr. Rosanna Salvaterra predicts at least 18 more months of the disease until there's an effective vaccine.
Non-urgent appointments, tests, and procedures at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) remain on hold until the hosptial can complete the necessary planning set out in a framework provided by the Ontario government. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

PRHC working to resume non-urgent care, but it’s going to take time

Hospital vice-president Dr. Lynn Mikula says 'restarting the engine of health care won't happen overnight'.
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)

Lab error shouldn’t erode public confidence in COVID-19 testing, says Peterborough’s medical officer of...

Dr. Rosanna Salvaterra says error impacted 22 local cases, dropping number of positive cases to 67 from 86 a week ago.
The second reported COVID-19 related death in the Peterborough region was a resident of St. Joseph's at Fleming, who passed away on April 18, 2020 with COVID-19 listed as a contributing factor. (Screenshot: Central East CCAC / YouTube)

Peterborough’s jump in COVID-19 cases due to expanded list of symptoms and more testing

Close to 2,000 tests administered over the past week alone; St. Joseph's at Fleming resident confirmed as the region's second COVID-19 death.
The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC). Assessment centres are also available in City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County (Cobourg and Trent Hills), and Haliburton County. (Photo: PRHC staff)

Increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Peterborough region a direct result of increased testing

Peterborough Regional Health Centre's Dr. Lynn Mikula says 'we're now getting a better sense of prevalence of COVID-19 in our region'
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)

Rate of positive COVID-19 cases in Peterborough half of provincial average

Peterborough medical officer of health says the majority of local cases have been related to travel.

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