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The music video features the original song, "Lost Together" (all rights reserved Blue Rodeo) and was produced by Melissa Payne and Michael Hurcomb, directed by Michael Hurcomb and co-produced by James McKenty. #TogetherAtHome features Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo, and brings together some of the finest musicians in the Kawarthas region.
This Will Melt Your Heart: Peterborough Convoy At PRHC Shows All The Love For Frontline Workers
/Peterborough Parademics, fire rescue, police and other vehicles formed a powerful convoy during shift change at PRHC hospital on Wednesday (April 1st) as a show of support and solidarity for frontline workers.
Footage we posted on Facebook of the convoy (see below) provided to us by Connor Massimo—whose wife is an ER nurse at PRHC—has gone viral around the world with 120,000+ views so far.
You can also watch it on Twitter here…
PRHC also posted their own footage here of the heartwarming moment…
As did Peterborough Police…
Check out the footage on our Instagram channel as well…
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All Outdoor Recreational Amenities Closed Immediately In Peterborough
/The City of Peterborough has announced that all shared outdoor recreational amenities—such as sports fields, community gardens and picnic areas—are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, by order of the Province of Ontario under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
The Province issued the order for all shared or communal outdoor recreational amenities—both on public and private property—including but not limited to playgrounds, sports fields, basketball and tennis courts, off-leash dog parks, beaches, skateboard parks, picnic areas, community gardens, park shelters, and other outdoor recreational amenities.
“We are at a critical point in the fight to slow COVID-19 and as a community we all have to do our part to keep each other safe by physical distancing,” says Mayor Diane Therrien. “The message is clear—just stay home.”
The City of Peterborough thanks all residents for their efforts to flatten the curve, to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Please share this post to spread the word about these new measures…
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Awesome: Trent University Offers Temporary Housing For Local Frontline Healthcare Professionals
/Trent University is stepping up in a big way, working collaboratively with Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) to provide temporary housing options for healthcare workers within the Gzowski College residence on the East Bank of Trent University’s Symons Campus.
Gzowski College (Photo courtesy Trent University)
“Trent has been looking for ways to support the community as we navigate our way through the current crisis,” says Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University.
“After our donation of personal protective equipment to the hospital last week, we are pleased to be able to provide housing for those working on the front lines of healthcare in Peterborough.”
Trent University Symons Campus
Trent University was approached by PRHC recently about the possibility of using residences to temporarily house hospital staff who choose to self-isolate from their families while caring for patients.
Gzowski College is currently unoccupied, as Trent is operating with a reduced campus presence. After students depart, these rooms would typically by occupied in the spring and summer for conferences and weddings. However, due to the pandemic, all such events have been cancelled and the residences are empty.
Trent staff prepare donation of personal protective equipment and clothing for PRHC. (photo courtesy Trent University)
Beginning as early as Tuesday (March 31st) at 4 p.m., up to 100 rooms will be available within Gzowski College, using only every second room to provide a private bathroom and support appropriate social distancing.
Details are currently being finalized between the two institutions. While using Gzowski College for temporary housing, the Hospital will look after cleaning and sanitation. After the emergency passes, the space will be fully-sanitized and turned back over to the University to allow for a 21 day vacancy before students arrive.
Trent’s ongoing efforts to support the local community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic have included a donation of personal protective equipment and clothing to PRHC, as well as a large donation of perishable and non-perishable food to Kawartha Food Share, which both took place last week.
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Signs Of Support & Love Pop Up Around Peterborough
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While everyone is practicing physical distancing, people are still showing their signs of support for this community on their front windows for everyone to see as they go by…
Support for our frontline workers are appearing in hearts around town.
Peterborough Scanner Feed has teamed up with Signarama and Fully Promoted to sell “Health Care Workers ROCK!!!” for $20 each (there are four different designs to choose from), and $5 from each sale will go into a fund to support our local Medical Staff and First Responders.
As we get closer to Easter, eggs are appearing in windows as a way for families to walk by and “hunt” for houses that are celebrating the occasion.
Oh, and an added vital reminder by our PRHC ICU Angels… “Stay Home”
Grab your binoculars and your favourite book by Michael Rosen because people are decorating their windows with bears so that neighbourhood children can go on their very own Bear Hunt.
Post your signs in our Facebook page post.
—by Evan Holt, PTBOCanada.com
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Luna Turned 3 Years Old & She Couldn't Have A Party At Her House So She Got A Street Parade Instead
/With physically distancing measures in place to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus, a 3-year-old Peterborough girl couldn’t have a typical 3-year-old birthday on Thursday (March 26th).
Family and friends still wanted to make Luna’s birthday as special as possible given the circumstances and boy did they pull it off, holding a street parade for her in her South End street in town.
Luna (photo by Eylse Kellar)
You can watch the video below sent to us by Elyse Kellar, whose niece is Luna…
Watch it on Instagram as well…
Or on our Facebook page…
Share to bring joy to others…
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Peterborough Public Health Reports First COVID-19 Case In Long-Term Care Home
/On Thursday (March 26th), Peterborough Public Health reported the first case of COVID-19 in a local long-term care home.
One resident has tested positive, while two others have respiratory symptoms. Both of these have tested negative. All three are residents of St. Joseph’s at Fleming in Peterborough and are in isolation at the facility. One staff member who also had symptoms and was referred to community paramedics for in-home testing last evening where they will remain in self-isolation.
Public Health Nurse Simone Jackson wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient in our clinic for COVID-19. (Photo courtesy Peterborough Public Health)
Peterborough Public Health is investigating to determine if there is an epidemiological link to travel or other known COVID-19 cases.
“We know St. Joseph’s at Fleming is taking the right measures to keep residents as safe as possible from the spread of this infection,” says Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health. “Older adults are more at risk to severe illness caused by COVID-19 so this serves as a strong reminder that we all have a role to play in protecting our most vulnerable residents.”
Visitation to the facility has been restricted since March 14th based on the direction of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Support Downtown Businesses By Purchasing Gift Cards
/Many downtown business owners are struggling badly right now and need the support of the community more than ever.
One of the biggest challenges faced by local businesses is the expenses don’t stop when the lights are turned off and the door is locked. One thing people can do to support them is buy gift cards and certificates now and spend them later when they reopen. This allows the businesses to have some cashflow to help cover current expenses.
Lisa Dixon, Owner of Black Honey on Hunter Street West
With that in mind, The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area has launched a website supportdowntownptbo.ca where you can buy gift cards and certificates from downtown businesses. Gift cards and certificates will be mailed (or emailed if electronic) to shoppers.
Visit supportdowntownptbo.ca and support your favourite downtown businesses!
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PRHC Needs Your Help With The Following Much-Needed Protective Equipment & Supplies
/As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) and the PRHC Foundation have been overwhelmed by messages of thanks and support from our community.
To ensure community efforts are focused where they are most needed at this critical time, PRHC is asking the community to follow these steps when considering how they can contribute:
1. At this time, PRHC is accepting donations of the following much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) items and supplies:
N95 masks
Procedure masks
Procedure masks with visors
Hand sanitizer (any free-standing, 70% alcohol foam sanitizer)
Full face shields with foam
Organizations and individuals who have any of the above supplies on-hand and wish to donate them should visit the PRHC PPE Drive webpage or email peterboroughppedrive@gmail.com.
Public Health Nurse Simone Jackson wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient in our clinic for COVID-19. (Photo courtesy Peterborough Public Health)
2. At this time, due to the nature of COVID-19, the hospital is unable to accept donations of:
Handmade masks
Food/drink for hospital staff (until further notice)
Photo courtesy PRHC
