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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 trransit rider wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic

‘Keep vigilant’ during stage two reopening, cautions Peterborough’s medical officer of health

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Dr. Rosanna Salvaterra recommends people wear face coverings wherever physical distancing is difficult.
A home in Lakefield is flying a Confederate flag along with the Canadian flag. Peterborough resident Mark L. Craighead objects to the display of the flag as a symbol of hate that has no place in society. (Photo courtesy of Mark L. Craighead)

Peterborough man on a mission to have display of Confederate flag made illegal

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Mark L. Craighead say flag displayed at a Lakefield property is 'a symbol of hate' that has no place in today's world.
A waiter with a mask serves two customers on a patio

Peterborough Public Health warns residents not to let their guard down during stage two...

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Medical officer of health says Peterborough region could return to stage one status if positive cases spike.
Nollie and Scott Wood of Ashburnham Ale House in Peterborough's East City are busy preparing for the reopening of their restaurant's patios on June 12, 2020. The Woods will be able to serve around 70 patrons, since Ashburnham Ale House has patio space available on three sides of the building. Other local restaurants, including Black Honey in downtown Peterborough, need additional time getting their patios ready for reopening. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

Outdoor patio reopenings presents new challenges for restaurant, pub, and café owners

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Friday's arrival of Ontario's stage two reopening welcomed, but getting ready for the new normal is no simple task,
A masked waitress takes an order from customers at a restaurant in Lithuania during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ontario government is considering a regional approach to reopening the province during the pandemic, in which restrictions would be loosened sooner in regions such as Peterborough that have low rates of COVID-19 cases. (Photo: Michele Ursi)

Peterborough a prime location for regional reopening, says medical officer of health

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Low local COVID-19 incidence rate is cause for optimism should Ontario government move ahead with regional reopening approach.
Opioids (stock photo)

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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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Dr. Rosanna Salvaterra predicts at least 18 more months of the disease until there's an effective vaccine.
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