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From The Kawartha Promoter
In these uncertain times some hard decisions must be made.
To protect the health and safety of our staff, clients and the public we are temporarily suspending The Kawartha Promoter in print.
On our website we will continue to post official press releases of current events as they unfold. We will also share volunteerism and local business and government announcements.
Please support local businesses however possible. And give thanks to all the volunteers, medical professionals, and necessary services.
Stay safe!
Max Miller, Publisher
INCREASING NUMBERS FORCE CHANGES IN ONTARIO
Students will be learning from home until at least January 17 and other new measures announced today by Premier Doug Ford.
NEW RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PROVINCE
New restrictions to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant come into effect Sunday, December 19.
HEALTH UNIT ENCOURAGES CONTINUED CAUTION
The HKPR Health Unit is urging caution as the province reopens.
CKL'S MAYOR CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham has some words of advice as the province reopens tomorrow.
ONTARIO SCHOOLS SHUT UNTIL SEPTEMBER
Students will have to wait until September for in-school learning.
PROVINCE GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO LONG WEEKEND GOLF
Golf and tennis will be allowed this long weekend, with outdoor gatherings of up to five people.
STAY-AT-HOME ORDER EXTENDED TO JUNE 2
Premier Doug Ford has extended the stay-at-home order for Ontarians until June 2.
MORE RESTRICTIONS AS COVID CASES SKYROCKET
Another two weeks of stay-at-home for a total of six weeks and more restrictions announced today.
PROVINCE SHUTS DOWN AGAIN
Premier Ford has announced another provincial stay-at-home order, effective 12:01am on Thursday, April 8.
VACCINE ROLLS OUT TO 75 AND OVER
Beginning next week, those 75 and older can make appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine across the province.
DRIVE-THROUGH VACCINATION CLINIC
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens today at the Lindsay Exhibition grounds for those 80 or older. Appointments are required.
STAY AT HOME RULES EXTENDED
Ontario has extended their stay-at-home orders until February 9, 2021.
PROVINCE ISSUES STAY-AT-HOME ORDER
Ford issued a stay-at-home order for residents in Ontario beginning Thursday, January 14 at 12:01am.
TOUGH COVID LOCKDOWN ON BOXING DAY
The province is going into lockdown on December 26 to flatten the curve and try to protect hospital beds.
PROVINCE RESPONDS TO INCREASE IN COVID NUMBERS
Amid the news of more cases of Coronavirus in the province, Doug Ford says masks will be mandatory, assessment centres will be appointment only and we need to limit our social circles.
RMH SHIFTS TO APPOINTMENT-ONLY COVID-19 ASSESSMENT
Better traffic flow is the objective behind RMH’s decision to continue COVID-19 assessments by appointment only.
PROVINCEWIDE REDUCTION IN GATHERING NUMBERS
With the rise in COVID-19 cases in the province in the last few days, Premier Doug Ford has extended the limits of numbers of people at unmonitored gatherings across the province.
CAO PROVIDES RECOVERY UPDATE
City of Kawartha Lakes CAO Ron Taylor provided council with an update on the City’s ongoing response to COVID-19.
MORE RULES FOR BARS AND RESTAURANTS
Province lays out more rules for bars and restaurants as they reopen.