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Continuing Improvements to Key Public Health Indicators Allow for Easing of Public Health Measures
Community News Melissa Dafoe Community News Melissa Dafoe

Continuing Improvements to Key Public Health Indicators Allow for Easing of Public Health Measures

Even as more provincial COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in coming days, residents are being asked to keep up the “tried-and-true prevention efforts” that continue to work. As of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, the Ontario government is increasing the size of social gatherings and easing capacity limits in most businesses.

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‘It Happens Here Too!’: Public Awareness Campaign Launched to Prevent Sex Trafficking in Kawartha Lakes
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‘It Happens Here Too!’: Public Awareness Campaign Launched to Prevent Sex Trafficking in Kawartha Lakes

Building on past prevention efforts locally, Women’s Resources this week launched the first-ever formal, social media campaign to raise public awareness about sex trafficking in Kawartha Lakes. Women’s Resources Kawartha Lakes and Kawartha-Haliburton Victim Services report having provided services related to human trafficking to some 40-60 women in the Kawartha Lakes area.

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Trent University’s 46th Elders and Traditional People’s Gathering
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Trent University’s 46th Elders and Traditional People’s Gathering

Businesses are challenged to understand the truth and seek to do what we can for reconciliation. This is a great opportunity to learn more! Come learn from the wonderful line-up of speakers and presentations to happen this weekend during the virtual event - attendance is free, but registration is required. Head to https://somethingcreativegd.wixsite.com/trentgathering2022 to learn more!

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Stop Bleeding Money on Your Marketing
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Stop Bleeding Money on Your Marketing

If you’re like most businesses, you’re fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work. If you knew what to do differently, you would- but you don’t, and so you feel stuck. Meanwhile, your sales are lagging. Your bottom line isn’t budging. And worst of all, you feel discouraged. Profit Coach Brian Rump- will share seven simple marketing principles proven to engage customers and grow business. Tue, Feb 15, 2022, registration required.

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Amphibian and Reptile Road Ecology: Threats and Conservation Solutions
Community News, Fun In Fenelon Melissa Dafoe Community News, Fun In Fenelon Melissa Dafoe

Amphibian and Reptile Road Ecology: Threats and Conservation Solutions

Nature is abundant in the Kawarthas, but so is the demise of many critters on our roads. Especially in the spring, from early April, amphibians like frogs and salamanders are run over as they attempt to cross roads to get to wetlands where they lay eggs; turtles that lay eggs on the sunny edge of roads, and snakes that warm themselves directly on asphalt are also prime targets. Local residents and visitors alike will find this upcoming speaker's information very valuable. The Kawartha Field Naturalists invite all to a webinar presentation on March 7, 2022 at 7: 30 pm. To join, email contactus@kawarthafieldnaturalists.org for the link.

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All About Fenelon's Newest Place for Delicious Treats: Porch Light Bakery
Community News, Food and Drink Melissa Dafoe Community News, Food and Drink Melissa Dafoe

All About Fenelon's Newest Place for Delicious Treats: Porch Light Bakery

Porch Light Bakery is owned by my parents, Andrea & Robert, my brother, Anton, and myself. We took pandemic lemons and made pandemic lemon tarts. By that, I mean our family decided to get together after living apart for many years to build something we had always day-dreamed about. Back to basics. Food, family and butter tarts (of course).

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GO-VAXX Bus Returning to Haliburton County
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GO-VAXX Bus Returning to Haliburton County

The GO-VAXX bus will once again be rolling into the area, but with a slight change to how it operates. The retrofitted GO bus that serves as a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be available to provide first, second and booster doses to eligible individuals. COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11 years will also be available.

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Fire Hydrant Rescue
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Fire Hydrant Rescue

Do you have a fire hydrant near your home or business? If so, Kawartha Lakes is asking you to help us rescue our fire hydrants from being buried in the snow. Obstructed fire hydrants can create a delay in fire fighting operations

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Health Unit Now Offering Walk-In Times to Everyone Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines
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Health Unit Now Offering Walk-In Times to Everyone Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

Walk-ins for getting COVID-19 vaccines are now open to anyone age five years and older who is eligible for a first, second or booster dose. Effective immediately, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is providing walk-in times from 1-4:30 pm at any of its Mass Immunization Clinics in Cobourg, Lindsay, Colborne, Minden, Fenelon Falls, Brighton and Campbellford for everyone age 5+ who is now eligible for vaccines.

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