Many recent COVID-19 cases in Peterborough are among people in their 20s
Medical officer of health cites social gatherings, shared accommodations, and going to work when ill as major factors behind increased cases
May 18, 2021
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Medical officer of health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra emphasizing the importance of physical distancing during a media briefing at Peterborough Public Health on March 23, 2020, just after the pandemic was declared. (Photo: Peterborough Public Health)
As provincial COVID-19 infection numbers continue to show improvement, the number of new cases in the Peterborough region is heading in the opposite direction and at the worst possible time with the Victoria Day long weekend almost here.
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So the standoff is on. The showdown is set for high noon at Confederation Park.
“I think because of the mayor’s tweets there could be thousands at this rally,” said Hillier, who has been attending similar events across the province.
Freedom of protest has always been the hallmark of Canada’s democracy but those who attend protests during lockdown orders have been receiving fines from police who are enforcing such laws. The Peterborough mayor used her free speech to express her opinion on the protest set for her city and has received support from other elected officials in the region.
Author of the article: Luke Hendry
Publishing date: Mar 19, 2021 • March 19, 2021 • 5 minute read • Jim Pine, a team member of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network and chief administrative officer of Hastings County, holds his mobile phone in the council chamber Friday in Belleville. The network has new a deal with Rogers Communications Inc. to expand wireless service to an estimated 99 per cent of the region. Photo by Luke Hendry /Postmedia
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The Eastern Ontario Regional Network has awarded Rogers Communications Inc. the contract to improve wireless service across the region starting this year.
Partners in the new deal made the announcement Friday morning during an online news conference. They described it as the largest wireless public-private partnership in Canadian history.
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