County News

County Council passed By-law No. 2017-41, being a by-law to allow for relief of a residential tax increase in 2018, 2019 or 2020 for Low Income Seniors and Low Income Persons with Disabilities.
A Low Income Person with disability(ies) must submit an application with evidence of the receipt of benefits being paid under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997, or a disability amount paid under the Family Benefits Act (Ontario) or a person receiving a Canada Pension...
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Peterborough County; rolling hills, beautiful lakes & waterways, winding roads of adventure, great food, awesome communities and thriving businesses. We know there are many photos that have captured many of these elements and more. That’s why we are having a photo contest!
Enter your photos of Peterborough County’s majestic natural beauty, dynamic infrastructure and industry, or vibrant community life for a chance to win some great prizes in the #PicturePtboCounty...
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New site will help to accommodate higher-than-usual COVID-19 testing volumes now being seen
In response to higher-than-usual testing volumes over the last week, Peterborough’s drive-through COVID-19 testing centre will relocate to Eastgate Memorial Park at 2150 Ashburnham Drive in East City effective, Monday, September 21. Operating hours for the testing site will remain the same: Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The move to this new location will help...
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Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough County Councils recently received presentations in their closed sessions by their Paramedic Services Review Team which consists of senior staff and the Chiefs of both Paramedic services. The Team has collaborated on a Review to understand how the two services could work together for greater efficiencies. The Review is in line with the Provincial mandate to look at synergies of operations. It was also prompted by the forthcoming retirement of the...
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See attached for information on the new technology set to improve quality and performance of COVID-19 testing

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