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Some Local Stores Reopening
As Ontario enters the first phase of reopening the economy, you will notice some of your favourite local spots and shops are opening their doors for business again. Some stores have special hours, and some may continue to offer their curbside pickup services for contactless shopping. Many stores also continue to offer online shopping for your convenience.
Local PPE Suppliers
The following list of local PPE suppliers was created by the Fenelon Falls and District Chamber of Commerce and the partner organizations from Team Kawartha to help local businesses as they prepare to reopen.
Photo Round Up - May 21st, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Housing Services seeks help from landlords during COVID-19 with new Rapid Re-Housing Program
The municipality of Kawartha Lakes is looking to partner with landlords who own apartments in Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton to help end homelessness during COVID-19. During the pandemic, the most vulnerable are at an even higher risk and the City is looking to landlords to help house homeless community members. There is a high demand for bachelor or one bedroom units.
Bottle Drive for PPE Supplies for Local Businesses
Kawartha Hypnosis is hosting a bottle drive to help support local Fenelon Falls small businesses that are reopening with more PPE. Your donations of beer bottles, cans, wine and liquor bottle are very much appreciated. They will go towards the purchase of masks, hand sanitizer, gloves, and other needed supplies for small Fenelon Falls businesses.
Featured Photo - Osprey Nesting
Submitted by Cheryl Pearson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Health Unit Urges People to Avoid Blacklegged Ticks to Reduce Their Risk of Lyme Disease
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
Keeping a safe distance from others during a pandemic also has some merit when it comes to avoiding blacklegged (or deer) ticks that can spread Lyme disease. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit urges people to be extra watchful for blacklegged ticks. This type of tick may carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, an illness that can lead to recurring arthritis, neurological problems, numbness or paralysis if left untreated.
Local Residents Strongly Discouraged from Organizing Garage/Yard Sales
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
If you’re in the middle of spring cleaning, avoid organizing a garage sale or yard sale until further notice. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit strongly discourages local residents from organizing or holding garage and yard sales during COVID-19. Having these types of sales can increase people’s exposure to COVID-19 and lead to the spread of the virus in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Finding Happiness in Difficult Times...
Submitted by Marina Hodson
As we head into that all-important and significant May long weekend whilst facing week ten of a pandemic, how are you reconciling the two?
While the weather may belie the season, my gardens are telling me that summer is just around the corner; in fact my daylilies would be at an impressive height despite the recent snow had they not been taste-tested by the deer. So as we continue to practice social distancing and other precautions to protect others, we must also take care of our mental wellbeing and practice self-care. Think of the last time you flew on an airplane and listened to the safety instructions; in case of emergency, secure your own oxygen mask first to be able to assist others who may need it.
New family Doctor for Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes
Submitted by Cindy Snider
The Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) and Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes are pleased to announce that Dr. Allison MacKay has joined the Community Health Centre team on Monday, May 11, 2020. Dr. MacKay attended McGill University for her Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry, the University of Calgary for her Doctor of Medicine and the University of Toronto for Family Medicine Residency (rural stream). Her residency training in the rural stream has made her an ideal candidate to practice in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
100 Men of Kawartha Lakes
Submitted by Brad Campkin
My name is Brad and I would like to share my story about the 100 Men of Kawartha Lakes. I have met so many great local guys and feel very fortunate as they have welcomed me into the community. It seems like everyone knows each other and often have grown up together in the area. From Bobcaygeon to Fenelon Falls and everywhere in between. We are a super group of local, caring men that have collectively donated $34,900 as of March 2020!
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. and Kawartha Conservation launch new Summer Ale
Submitted by Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Kawartha Conservation and Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. are kicking off the May long weekend with the launch of the Kawartha Summer Ale, the unofficial beer of summer 2020 in the Kawarthas. Through the generosity of Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., proceeds from every can and bottle sold (while supplies last) will be donated to Kawartha Conservation to support projects and initiatives that directly impact the health of area lakes and rivers.
Photo Round Up - May 14th, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Photo Round Up - May 7th, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Featured Photo - Reflecting on Social Distancing
Submitted by Jason Presement. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Kawartha Lakes rolls out online business survey to inform Economic Recovery Taskforce
In its continued effort to support local businesses through COVID-19, Kawartha Lakes released a survey on May 4 to better understand the impact the pandemic is having on businesses and what is needed to help the economy recover. The survey results will assist the Economic Recovery Taskforce, announced at Council on April 28, as it works with Team Kawartha Lakes.
Deadline Extended for The Royal Canadian Legion Fenelon Falls Literary Contest for Seniors
Submitted by Arlene Coleman
We hope all our seniors in the wider community of Fenelon Falls are coping as well as can be expected during these uncertain times of COVID-19. When we introduced our second Literary Contest for Seniors earlier in the year, open to those 55 years plus in the community, one could never imagine the circumstances that reflect our “new normal” just a few short months later. Submissions will be accepted from residents of Fenelon Falls and vicinity. We have extended the submission deadline to 6:00pm September 25, 2020.
General and Emergency Health Support during COVID-19
Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI), along with local primary health care providers, is reminding City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) citizens that support is available for their general and emergency health concerns during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Fenelon Falls Curling Club finds a way to help out during this pandemic
Submitted by Shirley Hackett of the Fenelon Falls Curling Club
Everyone deals with Covid 19 in their own way. To help out at this time Fenelon Falls Curling Club offered to lend a hand. So when a customer could not shop for themselves in the store nor leave their home for safety reasons, a volunteer list was offered to Sobeys and groceries delivered with safe protocols.
The Caring and Connecting Kawartha Lakes Initiative
Submitted by Caleb Kim
Want to lend a helping hand in your community while practicing social distancing? Retirement and long-term care homes in Ontario have been on lockdown for quite some time now. This means that, unlike a lot of us, many residents haven't been able to have any family and friends visit, which can make this an incredibly lonely and depressing time.