coronavirus pandemic and provincial service restrictions.At the outset of the emergency orders and closures in April, 326 staff members were laid off.“Those numbers have dropped slightly as the city has opened some services such as limited services or curbside services at the Peterborough Public Library,” said city communications manager Brendan Wedley. “You’ve seen beaches open with lifeguard services and wading pools with lifeguards.” Coronavirus — Peterborough Public Health continues to encourage mask-wearing but not mandate it Of the positions still affected, a little more than 100 are in the arenas division, 115 are at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, which remains closed, and the other 40 or so are crossing guards, who.