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Here's The Release From Peterborough Police Service In Response To Enforcement Of Provincial Emergency And Stay-At-Order
/Here’s the police release…
“As part of the new COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order and the Provincial Emergency Declaration, the Peterborough Police Service will be stepping up enforcement.
Within the provincial orders yesterday were new enforcement measures. They are as follows:
The province will provide authority to all provincial offences officers, including the Ontario Provincial Police, local police forces, bylaw officers, and provincial workplace inspectors to issue tickets to individuals:
who do not comply with the stay-at-home-order
who are not wearing a mask or face covering indoors in places open to the public, subject to limited exceptions
Or
retail operators and companies who do not enforce requirements under orders under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act (ROA) or EMPCA.
Those who decide not to abide by orders will be subject to a set fine and/or prosecution under both the ROA and EMCPA as applicable.
In addition, all provincial offences officers will have the authority to temporarily close a premise and disperse individuals who are in contravention of the gathering limits and will be able to disperse people who are gathering, regardless whether a premise has been closed or remains open such as a park.
All provincial offences officers who have reasonable and probable grounds to believe that an individual has committed an offence under section 7.0.11 of the EMCPA may require the individual to provide the officer with the individual’s correct name, date of birth and address. Individuals are required to promptly comply. Verbal identification is sufficient. Physical identification such as a driver’s licence is not required.
New protection measures as stated by the provincial government yesterday:
Taking effect January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.:
Outdoor organized public gatherings and social gatherings are further restricted to a limit of five people with limited exceptions. This is consistent with the rules during the lockdown during the first wave of COVID-19 in spring 2020 and will allow individuals and families to enjoy time outdoors safely.
Individuals are required to wear a mask or face covering in the indoor areas of businesses or organizations that are open. Wearing a mask or face covering is now recommended outdoors when you can't physically distance more than two metres.
All non-essential retail stores, including hardware stores, alcohol retailers, and those offering curbside pickup or delivery, must open no earlier than 7 a.m. and close no later than 8 p.m. The restricted hours of operation do not apply to stores that primarily sell food, pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, and restaurants for takeout or delivery.
Non-essential construction is further restricted, including below-grade construction, exempting survey. (More to come from the province)
These measures will come into effect between Tuesday January 12, 2021 and Thursday, January 14, 2021, including the provincial declaration of emergency under the EMCPA, orders under that Act, and amendments to regulations under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020.
Read the Ontario Government directive.
“We are asking residents to comply with the provincial orders,” says Chief Scott Gilbert, Peterborough Police Service. “Enforcement will take place and it’s not going to be cautions. Fines will be laid.”
Under the EMPCA (Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act) and the Re-Opening Ontario Act the fines are as follows:
$750 - Fail to comply with an order made during a declared emergency
$1000 - Obstruct any person exercising a power in accordance with an order made during a declared emergency
$1000 - Obstruct any person performing a duty in accordance with an order made during a declared emergency
“Our enforcement will be complaint driven,” adds Chief Gilbert. “If someone calls, we will follow up and if an officer sees an offence in progress they will proceed accordingly.”
Peterborough Police Service is currently receiving a lot of questions about the orders including:
Masks
Anyone entering the Peterborough Police Service lobby must be wearing a mask.
Peterborough Police Service Lobby
In addition to masks, only two (2) people will be allowed in the lobby and physical distancing is required
Online Reporting
For non-emergency calls consider using the online reporting system on the Peterborough Police Website
Record Checks/Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests
The majority of record checks can be done online through the Record Checks
Special cases will be handled by scheduled appointment only. It’s asked that if you do have an appointment that you are on time and wearing a mask.
Freedom of Information Requests must be made through a scheduled appointment. It’s asked that if you do have an appointment that you are on time and wearing a mask.
Collision Reporting Centre (CRC)
As the Collision Reporting Centre is in the lobby of the Peterborough Police Service and there are more than two people are in the lobby you may be asked to wait in your vehicle if possible. Outside of that restriction the CRC will continue to operate Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm.
Child Custody Exchanges
If a formal court order exists, please ensure both parties have a copy of the arrangement.
If no formal court order agreement exists, please consider having your arrangement written down and signed by both parties and a copy available to each party so it can be presented to officers if necessary.”
[via peterboroughpolice.ca]
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PRHC Radiation Treatment Centre Reopens Following Replacement Of Linear Accelerator
/Peterborough Regional Health Centre and Lakeridge Health have announced that the radiation treatment facility at PRHC resumed operation on Monday, January 11th, following the replacement of the medical linear accelerator (LINAC) technology in late 2020. (A LINAC is the device most commonly used for external beam radiation treatments for patients with cancer, and delivers high-energy x-rays or electrons to the region of the patient's tumour in a way that destroys the cancer cells while sparing the surrounding normal tissue.)
“We are pleased to welcome patients back to PRHC for their radiation treatments this week,” says Brenda Weir, Vice President, Regional Programs at PRHC. “The new LINAC has been made possible through our partnership with Durham Regional Cancer Centre at Lakeridge Health. Regular renewal of our equipment and technology helps us to maintain high-quality care for patients, and to keep PRHC’s radiation treatment facility consistent with a provincial standard of care.”
“The installation of the radiation facility at PRHC in 2013 has brought cancer treatment closer to home for more than 2,000 patients and families in Peterborough and the surrounding communities in the years since it was first opened,” says Lesley Heighway, President of the PRHC Foundation.
“The installation of this facility was made possible at the time through the generous support of PRHC Foundation donors, and we are excited about this further provincial investment into state-of-the-art radiation technology that will ensure patients in our community continue to receive the best cancer care possible, closer to home,” Heighway adds.
Construction to replace the LINAC began in September 2020. Throughout the fall and early winter, patients who would normally receive their treatment at PRHC have received their treatment at the Durham Regional Cancer Centre at Lakeridge Health.
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Canadian Cancer Society Is Moving Forward With Pink In The Rink 2021
/The Canadian Cancer Society, recognizing that vital funds need to be raised to fight cancer, is moving forward with Pink in the Rink 2021 on February 6, 2021 at 7 p.m. even though the Peterborough Petes are not playing due to Covid.
Although they are disappointed that there will not be a game, they are excited to share the latest details on what the evening will include:
Event goal: $40,000
Your TV will be airing the Pink in the Rink 2020 game along with 2021 opening ceremonies, two intermission shows and a wrap up
Your TV Facebook Live will be sharing the opening, intermissions and wrap up to coincide with the aired coverage
An online auction will take place from January 30th to February 6th at 8:30 pm with items such as
2020 Pink in the Rink jersey
A Verandah Café show with Meghan Murphy and Kate Suhr
Petes Trivia Zoom Party hosted by Pete Dalliday
Wildfire Golf Package
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Here Are Safety Guidelines For Neighbourhood Rinks In Peterborough During Covid
/Each year, volunteers organize to create outdoor rinks in their neighbourhoods. They maintain the rinks throughout the winter, contributing to their neighbourhoods.
To support this activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Peterborough and Peterborough Public Health worked together to develop guidelines for the safe use of outdoor neighbourhood rinks.
To ensure adequate space for physical distancing, a maximum capacity is posted for each outdoor neighbourhood rink based on the size of the rink, according to a City of Peterborough media release. Organized play on neighbourhood rinks is prohibited as part of the public health measures. No pick-up hockey games or shinny are allowed. Neighbourhood rinks are for casual recreational use only.
Photo via City of Peterborough
Other public health measures and general rules for neighbourhood park rinks include:
Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Stay home if you are sick.
Maintain physical distancing of at least 2 metres (6 feet) from those outside of your household.
Wearing a mask or face covering is recommended.
Each rink has a posted capacity limit. If the rink has reached this limit, return at another time.
Downloading the Government of Canada’s COVID Alert app to your phone is encouraged.
All children/dependents must be accompanied by a competent adult/guardian.
Play safe and be respectful of others and the host neighbourhood.
Clean up after yourself.
Do not block driveways or street access.
Use at your own risk.
Ongoing non-compliance with public health measures at neighbourhood park rinks may result in their closure.
The locations of neighbourhood park rinks will be updated on the City website peterborough.ca/parks as they open.
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100 Women Peterborough Raises Vital Funds For Community Counselling & Resource Centre
/The 100 Women Peterborough group came together for their last virtual meeting of 2020 on Tuesday (December 15th) to raise funds for an organization in need.
Community Counselling and Resource Centre (CCRC) was chosen by majority vote to receive the funds, and 100 Women Peterborough is anticipating the total donation to be upwards of $5,000 based on feedback from the membership.
During COVID-19, the Community Counselling and Resource Centre, like so many businesses and charities, quickly pivoted to ensure the safety of clients and staff. In March, the organization moved to providing services virtually while preparing to re-open for limited in-person appointments for those who need them. They now provide a blend of in-person and virtual supports and expect this to continue throughout the coming months.
Photo of 100 Women Peterborough Zoom meet courtesy 100 Women Peterborough
“No one expects to end up in a situation they can’t solve,” says Kirsten Armbrust, Executive Director of CCRC. “Job losses, trauma, grief, family or health problems can happen to anyone and sometimes you need help to navigate that. CCRC offers counselling for personal issues and also support around housing and personal finance to get through those difficult times and find a better way forward.”
“There have been many costs associated with providing safe, confidential services during COVID, both virtually and in-person,” says Armbrust. “These costs were not anticipated and while we have been lucky to have received some funding from other sources to off-set these in the short term, we have been concerned with the ongoing costs as the pandemic continues. The money from the 100 Women will go a long way in helping us continue to provide these services on an ongoing basis.”
Also presenting to the group on the call were Community Living and PRHC Foundation. “Many charities are unable to pursue their traditional fundraising efforts and campaigns because of COVID-19,” says Alyssa Stewart of 100 Women Peterborough. “It is so important for us to support them right now so that they can continue to support our community.”
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Fleming College Partners With Kenjgewin Teg To Offer Practical Nursing Program On Manitoulin Island
/Fleming College is partnering with Kenjgewin Teg to offer Practical Nursing training to Indigenous learners on Manitoulin Island, Ont. (Mnidoo Mnising). The two institutions recently signed a five-year agreement to offer Fleming’s Practical Nursing program through Kenjgewin Teg, an educational institute on Mnidoo Mnising that provides Indigenous culturally relevant learning.
“Fleming College is committed to Truth and Reconciliation and as a post-secondary institution, we have an opportunity and an obligation to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into our curriculum,” says Maureen Adamson, Fleming College President. “Fleming College is honoured to partner with Kenjgewin Teg and support the principles of Truth and Reconciliation that will create positive change in healthcare.”
Kenjgewin Teg will act as the service provider to offer Fleming’s Practical Nursing program, tentatively scheduled to start in Spring 2021. Theory curriculum will be delivered virtually, while clinical learning will be on-site at other key local partner locations including the Manitoulin Health Centre, St. Joseph's General Hospital Elliot Lake, Mnaamodzawin Health Services Inc. and Noojmowin Teg Health Centre.
Maureen Adamson, Fleming College President
“Going forward, our local Mnidoo Mnising and surrounding communities will continue to see more opportunities in health and wellness programs at Kenjgewin Teg as we continue working together with valued partners like Fleming College and other Indigenous institutes who support culturally relevant training and education hosted closer to home,” says Stephanie Roy, President of Kenjgewin Teg.
“Manitoulin Health Centre is excited to support a locally grown Practical Nursing program,” adds Paula Fields, Vice President Clinical Services & Chief Nursing Officer at the Manitoulin Health Centre.
“Recently, due to COVID-19 and additional opportunities for nurses, we have found a shortage of local nursing staff,” Fields says. “It is beneficial to offer a program locally as graduates will have ties to the Island and be aware of the unique diversity of the patients that we serve, resulting in positive outcomes for patients. It is really a win-win for the students and our Manitoulin Island communities.”
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The Annual Loonies On The Street Fundraiser For Kawartha Food Share Is This Friday
/The 21st year of the Loonies on the Street Fundraiser in support of Kawartha Food Share takes place December 11th from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
In an effort to keep everyone safe and to properly enforce Covid-19 protocols, they have moved off the street and into the warmth this year, broadcasting the festivities live on FREQ 90.5 and OLDIES 96.7 from Santa’s House on the lower level of Peterborough Square.
File photo from Kawartha Food Share
The bucket brigade will be collecting loose change up and down George Street, and their friends from the Lions Club will be collecting on the Hunter Street Bridge. All buckets will be on 6-foot poles to keep everyone safe.
Helping to feed more than 7,700 people a month—35 percent of whom are children—KFS also provides nutritious snacks for area school breakfast programs, helping over 17,000 children get a healthy start to their school day.
Additionally, KFS partners with community meal programs—such as those provided by Brock Mission, One Roof Diner, the Salvation Army and others—to provide a well-rounded outreach for our hungry neighbours.
You can also donate online here.
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Peterborough Petes Looking To SOCK-it To COVID-19
/Members of the Peterborough Petes Hockey Operations staff are excited to announce the “SOCK-it to Covid-19” campaign. This campaign plans to collect socks and funds for those in need within the Peterborough and surrounding area.
Led by General Manager Mike Oke, Head Coach Rob Wilson, Associate Coach Andrew Verner, Assistant Coaches Derrick Walser and Patrick O’Connor, Video Coach Noah Bucholtz and Strength Coaches, Josh Gillam and Broedie Bikhof, this initiative is in support of the Kawartha Foodshare, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, and YES Shelter for youth and families.
Fans are asked to drop off new pairs of socks in any size, including “youth” sizes, that will be donated back to these organizations. Fans can also make a financial donation at the following Petes and affiliated locations:
Petes Store at the Peterborough Memorial Centre: 151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
Petes Pop-Up Store at Lansdowne Place Mall: 645 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
Hybrid Fitness: 822 Rye St, Peterborough
Fans can also make a donation at the Petes Store online here.
“Our annual Teddy Bear Toss game has always been a huge success and has been well supported by Petes fans,” says Oke. “‘SOCK it to Covid-19’ will give our fans and members of the Peterborough community a new opportunity to help out those less fortunate.”
There is always a demand for socks at this time of year and this particularly challenging year has presented an even greater demand for socks at these shelters. Donated socks will be distributed to the partner shelters, and financial donations will be used to purchase winter items, like socks, gloves, mitts, and scarves.
The “SOCK-it to Covid-19” campaign will run from Saturday, December 5th through to Thursday, December 24th.
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Havelock Metal Co Announces In-Kind Support For New Animal Care Centre In Peterborough
/Havelock Metal Co has announced its generous commitment to supplying and installing the metal roof at the Peterborough Humane Society’s new Animal Care Centre. Our Pet Project, PHS’s campaign to build this one-of-a-kind facility, is well underway and community partners such as Havelock Metal Co getting involved moves the vision even closer to reality.
Todd Lawson, President of Havelock Metal and his partner (in work and life) Jennie Lawson are big animal lovers and for them, the choice to support Our Pet Project was an easy one. “We are always on the lookout for opportunities where we can help building projects taking place within our community,” says Todd. “Being able to combine our love of animals with our ability to provide a safe, durable roof on a facility that will be integral to animal wellness in our community was a no-brainer!”
The Lawson children with their family dog Echo
Havelock Metal Co was founded in 1993 in Havelock and relocated to Peterborough in 2018 to better serve their customers. By providing a metal roof to Peterborough Humane Society, Havelock Metal Co is ensuring a durable, long lasting roof is in place to keep local animals in need safe and dry while under their care.
The Lawson family is particularly excited about the purpose-built dog kennels. In the new Centre, dog kennels will be arranged in pods of four to aid in noise and stress reduction. These kennels will be significantly larger than the Humane Society’s current kennels and will be interlinked with sliding guillotine doors to allow for kennels to double in size, should the need arise (e.g. bonded dogs that need to stay together). Each glass-fronted kennel will also have its own outside run, allowing dogs continuous access to fresh air and the ability to enjoy both outdoor and indoor spaces.
Rendering of what the new Animal Care Centre's kennels will look like.
