COVID-19: The Kawartha Lakes Pandemic Time Capsule

Jeannine Taylor, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor), 13 Jul 2020     The number of positive COVID-19 cases increased by one to 171 in Kawartha Lakes as of July 13, 2020. There were no new COVID-19 related deaths for the region and no new institutional outbreaks report

Jeannine Taylor, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 13 Jul 2020     The Provincial government announced that most of Ontario would move into Stage 3 of reopenings as of July 13, 2020. This allowed dine-in restaurants, bars, gyms and fitness centres, most personal car

Jeannine Taylor, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor), 14 Jul 2020     The number of positive COVID-19 cases remained at 171 in Kawartha Lakes as of July 14, 2020. There were no new COVID-19 related deaths for the region and no new institutional outbreaks reported. Posi

    The City announced that the Lindsay Recreation Complex pools would reopen on July 20, 2020 under strict COVID-19 safety measures. Changerooms and showers were not accessible and swimmers were expecte

    The library announced expanded pick-up service locations, allowing residents to order books for pick-up at Bethany, Bobcaygeon, Norland, Oakwood, Omemee, and Woodville locations starting July 20, 202

Winter, Kirk, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 1 Jun 2020     The City changed how its ideas on how to pay down the COVID-19 induced budget shortfall of $3.2 million. Options offered included applying a possible $3 million budget surplus from 2019 against the 2

Jeannine Taylor, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor), 1 Jun 2020     The number of positive COVID-19 cases were 151 in Kawartha Lakes as of June 1, 2020. Outbreaks at Kawartha Lakes Retirement Residence (Bobcaygeon) and Empire Crossing Retirement Home (Port Hope) were

    Burns Bulk Food (Lindsay) donated $1200 in gift cards to the Kawartha Lakes Food Source, money raised through their Novelty Candy Bag Fundraiser that was run through May 2020.

Whitnall, Catherine, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 14 Jul 2020     The local public school board prepared three scenarios for in-person, remote and modified school days for the return to school on September 8, 2020. The board hosted two opportunities for parents, st

Sobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 15 Jul 2020     With Ontario's announcement of Stage 3 re-openings, the City drew up plans to ramp up services. Playgrounds reopened on July 17, 2020. No staff would be stationed to ensure social distancing. This wa

Roderick Benns, The Lindsay Advocate (Lindsay, Ontario: Roderick Benns), 13 Jul 2020     Imperial Stylish Fit alteration and tailoring got creative and sewed face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, selling them through contactless sales at their shop at 60 Russell Street in Lindsay.

    Mayor Letham shared a message with residents about mandatory mask wearing, Stage 3 reopenings, and opening new services.

Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 4 May 2020     The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on daily life, but residents were assured that support remained available for their general and emergency health concerns. Family doctors and nurse prac

    The Globus Theatre at the Lakeview Arts Barn forged ahead with their annual May activities of fundraising and fun online while they waited for a final decision on how to proceed with the 2020 theatre

    The City partnered with landlords of apartments in CKL and Haliburton County to help end homelessness during COVID-19. The Rapid Re-Housing Program launched as a way to house close to 100 people in K

Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 4 May 2020     The local health unit reported 3 new positive COVID-19 cases in Kawartha Lakes. This brought the total number of cases to 142. No new deaths or resolved cases were reported. Three outbreaks (Pinecres

Whitnall, Catherine, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 16 Jul 2020     Local movie theatres and live theatre venues cautiously weighed benefits of reopening during the pandemic. Kinmount's Highlands Cinemas and museum chose not to reopen for the season. Lindsay's Centur

    The local district health unit released a quick image guide to instruct residents on when they needed to wear a face mask in a restaurant.

Sobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 17 Jul 2020     Playgrounds in the city reopened for use on July 17, 2020. Playground play was left to the discretion of parents as the municipality did not enforce any COVID-19 restrictions. Stage 3 reopening guide

Jeannine Taylor, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor), 16 Jul 2020     The number of positive COVID-19 cases were 172 in Kawartha Lakes as of July 16, 2020. No new outbreaks were declared within the municipality. Positive cases: 172 Deaths: 32 Resolved: 151