Health

Four people charged under the Reopening Ontario Act

Four people charged under the Reopening Ontario Act

The Kawartha Lakes Police Service attended a drive-in concert in Lindsay on October 1, at 6:40 p.m. in response to… Continue reading “Four people charged under the Reopening Ontario Act”

Octoblocks: Trustees hear pros and cons of 22 days of only one class

Health unit talks protocols if school closure needed

With the second wave of COVID-19 confirmed by Premier Doug Ford and with record numbers of new cases being diagnosed… Continue reading “Health unit talks protocols if school closure needed”

RMH COVID-19 assessment centre shifts to ‘by appointment only’

Today’s line-up to get tested for COVID-19 in Lindsay stretched down Kent Street West, east onto Adelaide Street, then north… Continue reading “RMH COVID-19 assessment centre shifts to ‘by appointment only’”

Workplaces must screen workers, volunteers for COVID-19 or else face stiff penalties

A new COVID-19-screening law has been in effect for workplaces in Ontario for the past five days — but not… Continue reading “Workplaces must screen workers, volunteers for COVID-19 or else face stiff penalties”

COVID-testing line stretched to Albert Street; Do self-assessment first, says RMH

Kent Street West was effectively down to one lane midday on Tuesday for several town blocks, as scores of people… Continue reading “COVID-testing line stretched to Albert Street; Do self-assessment first, says RMH”

Long-term care group commends local MPP for new funding for residents

Local residents take action to improve long-term care

Concerned local residents from Haliburton County and Kawartha Lakes have banded together to form the Haliburton-CKL Long-Term Care Coalition to… Continue reading “Local residents take action to improve long-term care”

COVID testing demands see RMH line-ups extend to Sussex Street

Lineups to get a COVID test at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) have seen drastic growth, sometimes stretching all the way… Continue reading “COVID testing demands see RMH line-ups extend to Sussex Street”