Health

RMH makes changes to COVID-19 assessment centre

Following the announcement of the first positive case of COVID-19 in the City of Kawartha Lakes on March 14, Ross… Continue reading “RMH makes changes to COVID-19 assessment centre”

Letter from Ireland: Advocate’s Jamie Morris on being overseas in shadow of pandemic

You know the situation is dire when the Irish government shuts down the country’s 7,000 pubs just days before St…. Continue reading “Letter from Ireland: Advocate’s Jamie Morris on being overseas in shadow of pandemic”

Farm country, Canadian Shield…anything but “cottage country”

First COVID-19 case in Kawartha Lakes: Woman now in self-isolation

The local Medical Officer of Health today announced a positive case of COVID-19 in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The… Continue reading “First COVID-19 case in Kawartha Lakes: Woman now in self-isolation”

The crime that few people see in Kawartha Lakes

Victoria Manor restricts visitors

In order to provide the highest level of protection to residents, effective today, Saturday March 14, Victoria Manor in Lindsay… Continue reading “Victoria Manor restricts visitors”

COVID-19 Update: Programming, public access to certain facilities suspended

As concerns about the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continue to grow, health and safety is the City of Kawartha Lakes’… Continue reading “COVID-19 Update: Programming, public access to certain facilities suspended”

Local federal candidates square off with different visions for riding, country

A view from Parliament Hill: COVID-19 shuts down House, Senate

The House of Commons and the Senate have shut down in response to the ongoing spread of COVID-19. Parliamentarians face… Continue reading “A view from Parliament Hill: COVID-19 shuts down House, Senate”

Hospitals, paramedics, primary care, public health units working together in wake of COVID-19

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, health partners in Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Peterborough City and County are… Continue reading “Hospitals, paramedics, primary care, public health units working together in wake of COVID-19”