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Outbreak at correction centre driving local COVID numbers up
Over the weekend, the Health Unit was notified of 88 confirmed cases within Kawartha Lakes – 67 of which are related to a Central East Correctional Centre (CECC) outbreak.
The number of local active COVID-19 cases has increased substantially after the confirmation of additional cases of COVID-19 at the jail.
Board asks parents if they want back to school in person, or online once again for fall
With planning for the 2021-2022 school year in full swing at the Trillium Lakelands District School Board, parents are being asked whether they would like their students in brick and mortar schools or virtual classrooms for the upcoming school year.
Those decisions will go a long way to determining staffing and structures for 2021-2022.
Kawartha Art Gallery plans online fundraising auction
Kawartha Lakes Art Gallery, in partnership with Curated, presents an online fundraising auction of a selection of paintings, collages, prints and drawings by the Canadian abstract painter, York Wilson (1907 to 1984).
The collection of 29 works by York Wilson were gifted to Kawartha Art Gallery by the York Wilson Foundation for the Visual Arts.
Food Source launches salsa brand with a social purpose
The Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) is launching their own brand of salsa with a social purpose. Unlike massive multi-national… Continue reading “Food Source launches salsa brand with a social purpose”
Weldon teacher gets support from students in protest
Greer Pedoe, an I.E. Weldon Secondary School teacher who headed classes in coding, Japanese, and careers, has been put on… Continue reading “Weldon teacher gets support from students in protest”
Protest to be held at Weldon, board office, to show support for local teacher
A protest has been organized by I.E. Weldon Secondary School students for May 13, 11:30 a.m. at Weldon before it… Continue reading “Protest to be held at Weldon, board office, to show support for local teacher”
More opportunities for local vaccinations as supply ramps up
With an increase in the amount of vaccine being received locally, area residents now have more options to get their COVID-19 vaccination.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) has been notified that it will receive more vaccine in the coming weeks and as a result, the Health Unit has increased the number of clinics it will be offering throughout May.
“We have been hearing from the province for some time that we would be seeing a dramatic increase in the amount of vaccine being sent to us and it appears that time is approaching,” says Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health for the HKPR District Health Unit.
