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Other heightened safety precautions at Hospice include: requiring all new residents from a hospital to have had a negative COVID-19 swab within 24 hours prior to admission and isolating these new residents for at least 72 hours. Residents admitted from the community will be isolated and tested in admission and remain in isolation. All residents will be tested again for COVID-19 on their fourth day after admission.
“We sincerely apologize that due to COVID-19 restrictions and our emphasis on keeping residents and staff safe, our usual open-door policy for visitors is restricted,” Hős says. “For those residents in the last days or hours of their life, Hospice Peterborough will carefully and compassionately consider allowing more essential visitors as well as visiting beyond regular visiting hours.”
RBC Foundation Grants $10,000 In Support Of YWCA Crossroads Shelter & Nourish Food Programs
/A $10,000 donation from RBC Foundation is helping YWCA Peterborough Haliburton address the growing need for gender-based violence supports as well as nutritious food in Peterborough and surrounding area.
“RBC Foundation’s generous donation is helping to ensure that women who experience violence continue to have a safe space to turn for refuge and support at YWCA Crossroads Shelter, while also supporting Nourish’s critical work in providing nutritious food and innovative programming to battle the chronic issue of food insecurity in the Peterborough community,” says Ria Nicholson, Major Gifts Officer with YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s.
“This year has presented our community with unparalleled challenges, specifically for our most vulnerable, so when we heard about these programs, we knew we had to help,” adds Scott Mancini, Vice-President of Commercial Banking at RBC. “The work being done by the YWCA and their partners is providing support where the need is greatest. We thank these organizations for making our community stronger.”
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Nourish has been working diligently with local agencies to get nutritious food to those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19. Home deliveries of food boxes (both free and subsidized) have fed more than 225 families on a weekly basis since April.
YWCA Crossroads Shelter has remained open and continues to provide essential resources, safety and information around the clock for women and their children in our community. They are currently able to provide shelter for up to 8 families while still allowing for proper physical distancing and other safety protocols such as deep cleaning shared spaces between uses and allowing for an area of isolation should someone become sick.
Members of the community who wish to add their support for YWCA crisis and support services are encouraged to contact the office at 705-743-3526. Those interested in learning more about corporate and community partnership opportunities are asked to contact Ria Nicholson directly at 705-743-3526 x113.
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Provincial Funding To Keep Municipal Transit Safe In City And County Of Peterborough
/Dave Smith, MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha, has announced that the province is keeping transit riders and operators safe by providing the City and County of Peterborough with funding to cover additional cleaning costs of municipal transit systems due to COVID-19.
This funding is part of $15 million in provincial support for 110 municipalities across the province towards enhanced transit cleaning as the province gradually reopens. The City of Peterborough will receive $77,481 and the County of Peterborough will receive $29,964.
Enhanced municipal transit cleaning funding builds upon the recommendations in the recently released safety guidance for public transit agencies and supports safe and reliable transit public transit that will get people moving, reduce congestion, and drive economic growth.
“Municipalities such as the City of Peterborough have had to make changes to how their transit systems operate to reduce crowding and ensure the safety of staff and passengers,” says MPP Dave Smith. “Working in partnership with municipalities is critical if we are to keep our communities clean, safe and healthy. This funding is another necessary step in that direction.”
“Peterborough Transit is adapting to continue to provide public transit service during the pandemic in a way that helps protect the health and wellbeing of customers, employees, and the community,” Mayor Therrien says. “Additional funding from the Province to assist with enhanced cleaning measures will support providing this key service for our community during this time."
“We are very pleased with the investment in Peterborough County through our Community Care specialized transit bus,” adds J. Murray Jones, Warden, Peterborough County. “The investment will support the enhanced cleaning needs in our Caremobiles to ensure rider safety.”
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UPDATE: The Alert Sent Regarding Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Sent In Error
/BREAKING: According to Ontario Power Generation, which runs the station, the alert was sent in error.
The Pickering Fire Chief confirms to CP24 that the mass alert was sent out erroneously by the Ontario government on Sunday morning, and a retraction alert (see below) went out about 9 a.m.
This updated non-emergency alert was sent out updating the alert…
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ORIGINAL POST…
Many Ontarians woke up to this alert on their phones regarding an incident at the PIckering Nuclear Generating Station in Pickering.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the station to the deal with the unspecified situation.
The power plant, run by Ontario Power Generation, has been in service since 1971 and is slated to be decommissioned in 2024, CP24 reports.
“The province said an incident was reported at the station, off of Montgomery Park Road in Pickering, sometime on Sunday and emergency crews are at the power plant,” CP24 reports.
While the alert said no one is in danger, it was disconcerting to Ontarians to wake up to as you can see in this Twitter thread…
CBC reports that Pickering Nuclear Generating Station is one of the largest nuclear generating stations in the world and produces 14 percent of the province's electricity.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Watch: Great Back To School Road Safety Tips From Peterborough Police's Traffic Sergeant
/It's that time of year again, as student and school bus safety becomes paramount.
Peterborough Police want you to have a safe and happy school year ahead, and that includes being extra diligent in school safety zones.
Peterborough Police Traffic Sergeant Ryan Wilson provides great back-to-school tips for motorists with you in this video he filmed with us.
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City Of Peterborough Issues Release Regarding Weather Forecast & Wellbeing Of Those Living In Tent City
/The City of Peterborough, which is looking for a new space for overflow shelter beds in the city, has issued a release regarding the 7-day forecast as concern grows for the wellbeing of those living in the Tent City at Victoria Park.
“The 7-day forecast includes a strong probability of thunderstorms and extreme heat,” the media release says. “A very large branch recently fell close to tents in Victoria Park. With the number of large trees in Victoria Park, it, along with any City park, can be unsafe during a thunderstorm. For your own safety, we urge those who have alternative places to go that are indoors to please move to alternative shelter.”
The City is asking people not to camp in the park. “If you are homeless, check with emergency shelters (Brock Mission, Cameron House and YES) daily as bed availability changes every day and talk to our outreach workers who are committed to assisting you in accessing alternative shelter.”
While emergency shelters and overflow shelter beds are currently needed, the City recognizes that:
Housing first is the goal rather than people living in shelters
Living in a tent is not a safe and stable option for you
Living in a tent does not provide you with the access to the services and supports that we want everyone in our community to be able to access
Public spaces are shared by the entire community.