Over 50 local tourism-oriented businesses are getting a helping hand. Thanks to funding from FedDev Ontario, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is providing non-repayable contributions of up to $20,000 to support costs associated with adapting to public health measures and safely reopening. President and CEO, Rhonda Keenan, says COVID-19 has really hurt the tourism industry and in turn, the local economy.